About the Business

At Ringrose Button Chartered Accountants, we don’t just work in regional Queensland — we live here. Our team of accountants, business planners, and bookkeepers has deep roots in Longreach and the communities around it, giving us an understanding of remote and rural business that city firms simply can’t offer.

We combine genuine relationships with up-to-date, technology-forward accounting — practical advice from people who know your world.

And when we’re not helping clients, you’ll find us at the races, the footy, the show, and the bull sale — proud sponsors and even prouder locals.

About the Role

Ringrose Button is looking for an experienced Client Manager / Senior Accountant to take ownership of an established client portfolio. This is a role for someone who can do both sides equally well — sound technically right across an industry that keeps moving (Division 7A, small business CGT, FBT, primary production concessions and more), and be confident enough in front of a client or a bank to be the person they trust with their numbers.

For the right person, this role offers a genuine pathway to partnership.

The role offers flexibility regarding location and working arrangements. Whilst the preference is for a full-time employee, permanent part-time arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

There will be a requirement to spend approximately 1 week in Longreach every quarter, with travel and accommodation paid for by Ringrose Button.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage a portfolio of business and primary production clients




- Act as the primary relationship manager and trusted advisor
- Prepare and review complex financial statements and income tax returns
- Deliver proactive tax planning and strategic business advice
- Manage multi-entity structures including companies, trusts and individuals
- Provide advice regarding small business taxation and capital gains tax matters
- Prepare and review Fringe Benefits Tax returns and related reporting
- Review work to a high technical standard ready for Partner sign-off
- Conduct client meetings and maintain ongoing relationships
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies
- Utilise technology, automation and AI tools to improve client outcomes

About You

- CPA or CA Qualified (or nearing completion)
- Minimum 6 years’ public practice accounting experience
- Strong technical taxation and business advisory capability, and genuine interest in keeping pace with legislative change
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted client relationships and manage your own portfolio
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — comfortable leading client conversations, not just preparing the numbers behind them
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability




- High attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes
- Self-motivated and able to work autonomously

Highly Regarded Experience

- Primary production and agribusiness clients
- Tax planning and business structuring
- Small Business CGT concessions
- Farm management deposits and primary production taxation
- Carbon credits, renewable energy or rural landholder arrangements

Technology The firm operates in a modern, digital-first environment and utilises:

- Xero
- CAS360
- AccountKit
- Microsoft Excel and OneDrive
- AI and workflow automation tools

What’s on Offer

- Partnership pathway for the right candidate — a genuine growth opportunity, not just a job
- Competitive salary, negotiated on experience
- Flexible working arrangements including fully remote options
- Quarterly Longreach visits, fully expensed
- High level of autonomy and trust in a firm that backs its people
- Diverse and interesting client portfolio across primary production and regional business
- Progressive firm embracing technology and innovation
- Supportive team culture focused on long-term success

Applications If this role sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, please submit your application (CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role) now.

Please note that only applicants meeting the criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the short-listing process.

All applications will be treated as strictly confidential. Thank you in advance for your interest.

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