Genuine pathway to Partnership within ***** months
Clear succession opportunity with a future fee base of approximately $1 million
Approximately 80% review and advisory / 20% hands-on compliance
Work directly with two hands-on Partners in a boutique, flat structure
High-quality client base, including groups with turnovers up to $250 million
Excellent training, development, and internal career progression
Brisbane city-fringe location
Advantages & Attractions
Genuine pathway to Partnership within ***** months
Clear succession opportunity with a future fee base of approximately $1 million
2 days WFH per week
Approximately 80% review and advisory / 20% hands-on compliance
Work directly with two hands-on Partners in a boutique, flat structure
High-quality client base, including groups with turnovers up to $250 million
Excellent training, development, and internal career progression
Brisbane city-fringe location
The Firm & Opportunity
An established and growing boutique accounting firm on Brisbane's city fringe is seeking an experienced Associate Director to join its leadership team.
With approximately 12 staff and two hands-on Partners, the firm offers a collaborative, flat structure where senior team members work closely with both the Partners and clients. The practice has a sophisticated client base, with a strong concentration of medical professionals and HNW clients, together with multi-entity groups, SMEs and other privately owned businesses.
This is a genuine succession opportunity, with a clear pathway to Partnership and equity ownership within approximately ***** months,



potentially sooner for the right candidate. At Partner level, you would ultimately take responsibility for a fee base of approximately $1 million.
The role is approximately 80% review and advisory and 20% hands-on compliance, with a strong focus on client relationships, high-level advisory, team development and workflow management.
The Role
Manage and develop a portfolio of business and private clients
Provide high-level tax planning, structuring and business advisory services
Work directly with the Partners on complex and strategic client matters
Build strong relationships and act as a trusted adviser to clients
Review Financial Statements, Income Tax Returns, and other compliance work
Mentor, train, and develop accounting staff
Manage workflow, deadlines, and team resourcing
Contribute to the continued growth and development of the practice
About You
You will be an experienced Senior Manager or Associate Director with robust technical capability, commercial acumen, and the confidence to manage senior client relationships.
Ideally, you will have:
CA or CPA qualification
Significant Australian public practice experience
Strong Tax & Business Services technical knowledge
Experience managing complex client groups and senior client relationships
Strong tax planning, structuring, and advisory capability
Experience reviewing work, managing workflow, and developing staff
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A proactive, commercial, and collaborative approach
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📌 Associate Director (Queensland)
🏢 Bentley
📍 Queensland