Director - Accounting, Tax & Advisory

Our client is a well-established, boutique professional services firm offering integrated accounting, tax and wealth solutions to private business owners, senior executives, and their families. With nearly four decades of success behind them, they've built a reputation for thoughtful advice, exceptional client care, and a genuinely people-first culture.

Recognised in 2024 as a Best Place to Work (under 100 employees), this is an opportunity to join a high-performing team where collaboration, flexibility, and professional growth are not just encouraged - they're built into the way the firm operates.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Accounting, you'll take ownership of a diverse portfolio of private business and family groups, delivering high-quality accounting, tax and advisory outcomes. You'll be trusted as a key client adviser, and supported to lead, mentor and grow a capable team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of accounting, tax and advisory services across your client portfolio
  
• Overseeing the preparation and review of financial statements and income tax returns
  
• Preparing and presenting practical, strategic tax advice
  
• Managing client relationships with clear, timely and high-quality communication
  
• Coaching and mentoring accountants and support staff to build capability and confidence
  
• Managing team workflow, WIP, productivity and budgets to ensure smooth delivery
  

About You

You're an experienced public practice professional ready to step into a role with real autonomy and influence. You enjoy developing people, helping clients navigate complex issues, and delivering advice that makes a genuine difference.

You will bring:

• Current experience in a Manager role within public practice
  
• CA or CPA qualifications
  
• 10+ years' public practice experience
  
• A proactive, self-directed working style and strong accountability
  
• Confidence managing client relationships end-to-end
  
• Proven experience mentoring staff and leading team workflow
  
• Excellent communication skills and a warm, consultative approach
  

What's On Offer

This firm is known for investing in its people and creating a workplace where careers thrive alongside life outside of work. Benefits include:

• Clear career development pathways and ongoing support
  
• Study assistance and professional membership support
  
• Flexible work-from-home arrangements
  
• Structured training through a leading industry provider
  
• Annual overnight firm conference
  
• Friday afternoon drinks and monthly town-hall events
  
• Quarterly Wellness Leave plus an additional Birthday Leave day
  

Click to apply or contact Steve Merritt (Director) on 0404 426 749 for a confidential discussion.