Wollongong | Public Practice | Client-Focused Role

Looking for an accounting role where you can move beyond compliance and make a genuine difference to your clients’ businesses?

Our client is a well established and highly regarded public practice firm in the Illawarra, seeking an experienced Client Manager to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced public practice accountant who enjoys building robust client relationships, understanding the bigger picture and providing practical, commercially focused advice.

You’ll manage a diverse portfolio of clients, becoming a trusted point of contact and working closely with business owners to help them make informed decisions, improve performance and plan for the future.
Why You'll Love This Role

- Develop genuine, long-term relationships with your clients
- Focus on business advisory, strategy and value-added services
- Manage your own diverse portfolio of established clients
- Work directly with business owners and key decision-makers

About the Role:
As Client Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of business clients, overseeing their accounting and taxation requirements while providing proactive business advice and ongoing support.
Your responsibilities will include:





- Managing and developing relationships with a portfolio of business clients
- Providing practical business advisory and commercially focused advice
- Reviewing financial performance and identifying opportunities for improvement
- Working with clients on business planning, cash flow, forecasting and tax strategies
- Overseeing accounting and taxation compliance and ensuring clients receive a high standard of service

About You:
We are looking for someone who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent people and relationship management skills.
You will ideally have:

- Minimum 5 years' experience within public practice accounting
- Strong business advisory and client management experience
- CA or CPA qualification
- Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing directly with business owners
- A proactive, commercial approach and genuine interest in helping clients achieve their goals

Ready for a Change? If you enjoy working closely with clients and want to move beyond traditional compliance accounting into a role where business advisory and client relationships are at the forefront, this could be the opportunity for you.
Apply now or contact Margherita at Illawarra Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

📌 Client Manager - Business Advisory & Accounting (Wollongong)
🏢 Highland Recruitment
📍 Wollongong