Overview
Associate Director – Business Services & Advisory. Location: North Sydney. Salary: $155,000-185,000 + Super + Bonus.
Duties
* Manage a $1.6m portfolio across compliance and advisory services.
* Lead, mentor, and coach a team of six accountants, developing future leaders.
* Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance, forecasting, tax planning, and business advisory.
* Drive workflow management and ensure deadlines, budgets, and ATO lodgement requirements are achieved.
* Review and resolve complex tax and accounting matters, providing technical expertise and guidance.
* Manage WIP, invoicing, and fee agreements.
* Collaborate with Directors on firm-wide strategy, business development, and growth initiatives.
* Represent the firm at client meetings, industry forums, and networking events.
Skills & Experience
* CA/CPA qualified with at least 7+ years experience in business services and tax.
* Experience managing client portfolios and leading teams in public practice.
* Strong advisory skills with the ability to deliver insights beyond compliance.
* Advanced technical knowledge of tax, accounting, and legislative requirements.
* Excellent leadership, coaching, and mentoring capability.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a client-first mindset.
* Commercial acumen and ability to identify business development opportunities.
Benefits
* Competitive salary package with transparent Employee Bonus Scheme including up to 10% of salary for Managers and above, based on Firm, Team, and Personal performance; additional discretionary bonuses for outstanding contributions.
* Extra annual leave – increases from 4 weeks to 5 weeks after three years of service.
* Flexible work options, including work from home flexibility one day per week.
* Time-in-lieu scheme for additional hours worked, supporting work-life balance.
* Structured promotion pathways and twice-yearly performance reviews.
* Ongoing study support, NTAA courses, seminars, and workshops.
* Personal training budget to invest in books, courses, and professional growth.
* Occasional interstate or overseas travel with clients.
* Collaborative and down-to-earth leadership team who value balance and wellbeing.
* Team lunches, EOFY celebrations, Melbourne Cup event, and regular team-building activities.
* Modern systems including Xero and FYI Docs.
* Comprehensive leave entitlements, including personal/carer's leave, parental leave, and compassionate leave.
About the Company
Our client is a respected mid-tier accounting and advisory firm, recognised as one of Australia's AFR Top 100 practices. With five Directors, two Associate Directors, and a team of 35 professionals, they are known for their collaborative culture, strong professional standards, and commitment to client success. They pride themselves on being approachable, supportive, and down-to-earth, while offering ambitious professionals the chance to grow, lead, and progress into senior leadership and equity.
How to Apply
If you are an ambitious Senior Manager looking to step into Associate Director, or an Associate Director seeking a new environment where you'll influence strategy and develop future leaders, we'd love to hear from you. Click apply now or contact us directly for a confidential discussion -
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