Job Description

Tired of the grind and no growth? Ready for a shorter path to partnership with a life outside work intact? You may have just found your people.

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PAL is growing fast and looking for a Senior Manager who's ready to step into real leadership from day one.

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This isn't a "keep your head down and manage a portfolio" kind of role. You'll have a seat at the leadership table, work directly with the Director as 2IC, lead from day one, and help shape the next stage of a growing, progressive practice.

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This role is on a direct path to partner if that's your thing.

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Headquartered at the trendy end of Pakington Street, Newtown, PAL is an established Geelong accounting and advisory practice built on doing things differently - with heart. We're serious about great advice, excellent people, and helping business owners win at life, without making accounting feel like a beige cardigan in PDF form.

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This role is for someone with 10+ years in Australian public practice who's a technical weapon, commercially sharp, good with people, and ready for more influence, autonomy, and opportunity.

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If you're done with the politics but still ambitious about your career, keep reading.

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About the role

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- Pull up a seat at the leadership table as our Senior Manager – Business Services & Tax.
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- You'll be the Director's 2IC and a go-to for a solid portfolio of clients.
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- You'll lead a small team with integrity, think like an owner, and help raise the bar for others.
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This role suits someone who's confident in the technical, steady under pressure, energised by coaching others, and excited about the prospect of leading a growing practice.

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Core responsibilities

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- Looking after a group of clients and getting to know their businesses inside out.



You'll be their go-to person, not just for the numbers but for the bigger picture too.
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- Giving clear advice on the tricky stuff like tax planning, structures, small business CGT, estate planning, and helping business clients make smart calls.
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- Managing workflow, casting a sharp eye over work from team members to make sure it's technically spot-on, on time, and actually useful not just word salad.
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- Running advisory work like forecasting, board reports, strategy sessions, and mentoring clients through their next big moves.
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- Backing your team through coaching, mentoring, and helping them grow into their next level.
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- Getting involved in shaping where PAL is headed, from big picture strategy to the day-to-day tweaks that make things better even by 1%.
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About the practice

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- We're a values-led, Geelong-based accounting and advisory firm helping small business owners win at life and the tax game.
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- Are we a tax return mill where careers go to die? No way.
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- Our work is dynamic and spans business advisory, tax planning, structuring, SMSF, and compliance. We go beyond box ticking.
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- We actually care about building great businesses, lasting relationships, and a culture that feels good to be part of.
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Our Director, Marc explains it better here

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Ideal Qualifications

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Must-haves

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- CA/CPA qualified
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- 10+ years' experience in Australian public practice
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- 2+ years proven success managing people and/or workflow
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- Experience managing a large and diverse portfolio of clients including partnerships, companies and trusts
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- Confident across complex group tax matters
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- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and judgement
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- Currently based in Australia with full working rights
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Bonus points

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- Confident, approachable leadership style
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- Ambitious go-getter/business-minded by nature
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- Passion for mentoring and team development
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- Strategic, big-picture thinker
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- Someone who raises the energy, not just the issues
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- Good banter, and pass the pub test
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Benefits

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- Leadership from day one: You'll have a seat at the table and help shape how we grow.
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- Director's 2IC: Work directly with the Director and become a key person in the firm's next chapter.
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- Career runway: Clear pathway to equity/partner if that's your goal.
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- Autonomy and trust: We're not interested in micromanaging good people. You'll have room to lead.
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- Real flexibility: Flex hours, WFH options, and a culture that supports having a life outside work.
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- Sign-on bonus: Just to say we're stoked to have you.
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- Relocation support: Skip the commute and move to Geelong or the Surf Coast with a bit of help from us if needed.
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Salary

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$120K–$180K+ salary package negotiable based on experience and goals.

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- Sign-on bonus (if hired direct)
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- Future partnership opportunities
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Ready to connect?

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We'll aim to respond to all applications within 48 hours.

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We can't wait to meet you.

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Pete, Marc & the team at PAL

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