Business Services & Tax Partner Dee Why (Northern Beaches), Sydney A well-established and highly regarded Northern Beaches professional services firm is seeking an experienced Business Services & Tax Partner to step into a planned succession opportunity. With a long-standing client base and a strong local presence, this role offers a rare chance to take over from a retiring Partner and transition into an equity Partner position. This is a genuine leadership opportunity for a commercially-minded practitioner who enjoys building trusted client relationships, mentoring teams, and shaping the next stage of a modern accounting and advisory firm. The Opportunity You will take on a substantial and loyal portfolio across SMEs, professional clients, family groups and high-net-worth individuals. Working alongside a collaborative leadership team and broader advisory specialists, you will deliver high-quality tax and business advice while helping drive continued growth. A client following is welcomed, but not essential. The firm is focused on finding the right long-term fit and will support the successful candidate to grow their portfolio over time. Key Responsibilities Assume ownership of an established Partner-level client portfolio, ensuring a smooth transition from the retiring Partner and maintaining strong relationship continuity. Provide business services and taxation advisory including structuring, tax planning, strategic growth advice, profitability improvement, cash-flow and succession planning. Oversee tax compliance and technical quality across a diverse entity mix (companies, trusts, partnerships, SMSFs and individuals). Lead client engagements end-to-end: onboarding, discovery, advisory, delivery, and ongoing relationship management. Review and sign-off complex work, ensuring best-practice risk management and compliance standards. Mentor, develop and inspire a high-performing onshore and offshore team, including coaching managers and senior accountants. Stay ahead of legislative, regulatory and technical change, proactively translating impacts for clients and staff. Contribute to leadership decision-making, client service innovation, and firm-wide strategy. Collaborate with adjacent advisory disciplines to deliver integrated, holistic client solutions. About You Proven experience in a senior business services & tax leadership role (Director / Partner / Associate Partner level). Strong technical knowledge across Australian taxation and business advisory. Track record of building and maintaining trusted, long-term client relationships. Commercial, future-focused mindset with a practical approach to advice. Confident people leader who enjoys coaching and developing others. CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent), with appropriate professional registration. Any existing client following is advantageous, but not required. Why This Role Succession opportunity into a respected Dee Why-based practice. Immediate impact through taking over a retiring Partner's portfolio. Clear pathway to equity Partnership with support and transition planning. Loyal, high-quality client base and strong referral networks. Collaborative leadership team and a stable, values-driven culture. Northern Beaches lifestyle and a firm that values sustainable performance. How to Apply Click to apply or for a confidential discussion, please contact Steve Merritt on 0404 426 749. Applications will be handled in strict confidence.