Job Description

Manager / Associate Director - Business Services & Tax

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Senior Manager / Associate Director - Business Services & Tax

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A senior leadership opportunity with a transparent pathway to partnership, working alongside two supportive and highly regarded Partners in a well-established Brisbane CBD firm.

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About The Role

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An excellent opportunity has opened up for an experienced Manager or Associate Director to join a large, well-structured Business Services team in Brisbane CBD. This is a genuine leadership role reporting directly to a well-respected Partner, with the chance to build a long-term career, whether that means a clear pathway to Partnership or a strong leadership track. You will work closely with another senior leader in the team, sharing responsibility across a combined group of client-facing accountants while managing your own portfolio and direct reports.

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What You Will Be Doing

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Managing and reviewing a portfolio of clients ranging from $3 million to $10 million in size, with a mix of industries including agribusiness, mining services, rural businesses and professional services

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Overseeing and mentoring a team of accountants (Supervisors, Seniors, Intermediates and Grads), with 5 direct reports plus shared support across a broader team

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Working closely with the Partner and fellow senior leader to manage workflow, client relationships and team development

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Reviewing compliance and advisory work across a broad client base

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Building and maintaining robust client relationships, with genuine enjoyment of client facing work

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Contributing to the ongoing growth and direction of the team

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What We Are Looking For

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CA or CPA qualified accountant with strong public practice experience at Manager or Associate Director level

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Proven experience managing and mentoring a team within a public practice environment

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Strong technical skills across compliance and advisory work

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Comfortable managing a varied client base, agribusiness exposure is well regarded but not essential

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Excellent relationship building and communication skills

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Genuine interest in either a Partnership pathway or a long term leadership career

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2 days WFH & flexible hours

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Clear and genuinely supported pathway to Partnership, or an alternative long term leadership career track

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Work directly with warm, engaging and highly experienced Partners known for excellent mentoring

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Brisbane CBD offices

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Broad and genuinely interesting client base across multiple industries

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Join a large, well resourced team with strong structure and support

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5 weeks annual leave

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If you are an experienced Business Services Senior Manager or Associate Director ready to step into a senior leadership role with a real path forward, I would love to hear from you.

📌 Manager / Associate Director - Business Services & Tax (Queensland)
🏢 MW Recruitment
📍 Queensland