Location: Sydney (hybrid) — boutique advisory and accounting firm supporting SME clients across Australia.

About The Client

Our client is a boutique, Sydney‑based accounting and business advisory firm that supports SME clients across finance, governance, strategy, and risk using a proprietary framework, guiding clients out of survival mode to sustainable growth and profitability.The firm’s Founder & Director built the business leveraging years of experience from large firms including William Buck, PKF, Merrill Lynch, and JP Morgan.

The firm's ethos is hands‑on, systems‑driven support for growing businesses. The firm is growing at an incredible rate and requires someone with the ability to manage the operations of the firm, whilst the founder continues to develop new business.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Manager to oversee delivery and client engagement within the firm’s existing advisory business. This is a senior role with strong operational responsibility and the potential to transition into equity participation over an approximately 12‑month roadmap (subject to due diligence).Key

Responsibilities

- Lead service delivery for the firm’s current SME client portfolio, ensuring consistent quality, compliance, and timeliness
- Manage governance, statutory reporting (ATO, ASIC), and overall compliance workflows




- Oversee the full client lifecycle: onboarding, coordination, reporting, team alignment, and client experience
- Collaborate closely with firm leadership to optimise operational systems and client delivery standards
- As opportunity allows, contribute to business development through client referrals and networking (rather than cold outreach)

Ideal Candidate Profile

- Chartered Accountant (CA/CPA) with 10–15+ years of post‑qualification experience
- Strong in practice and project management; exceptionally organised and detail‑oriented
- Excellent communicator, adept at managing client relationships and aligning internal teams
- Entrepreneurially minded: open to exploring equity ownership under a structured, phased plan
- Experience in sole practice or boutique advisory workplace is highly valued

Why Join This Practice

- Become part of a systems-led, mission-driven firm using their proprietary framework to shift SME clients from survival to growth
- Take operational ownership across delivery, quality control, and client service excellence
- Transition from senior manager into an equity opportunity over time
- Help shape the firm’s advisory model and strategic delivery for SME clients
- Enjoy a hybrid working environment based in Sydney, with reach across Australia

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