The company A well-regarded boutique accounting and advisory firm based in Subiaco, this practice is trusted by high-net-worth individuals and dynamic SMEs for complex tax and strategic advice. The firm has built a strong reputation on technical excellence, commercial insight and long-term client relationships, with hands-on directors who are genuinely invested in their team.

You’ll join a close-knit group of professionals who value collaboration, professionalism and respect, and who take culture seriously. With continued growth in the tax and advisory portfolio, the firm is now looking for a Tax Manager to take ownership of key client relationships and play a visible leadership role in the team.

The role

As Tax Manager, you will own a portfolio of SME and high-net-worth clients from day one, leading meetings, shaping tax and structuring strategies, and becoming a trusted adviser on complex matters. This role goes beyond pure delivery and combines client leadership, technical oversight and team mentoring.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading and managing direct client relationships, including running tax and advisory meetings.
- Advising on complex tax and business matters including Division 7A, CGT, FBT, GST and structuring strategies.
- Taking responsibility for compliance outcomes across companies, trusts, partnerships and sole traders.
- Reviewing and overseeing BAS and IAS prepared by junior and intermediate accountants.
- Mentoring and developing junior and intermediate team members, supporting their technical growth.
- Working closely with the Directors on strategic decisions and opportunities across your client portfolio.

This opportunity will suit either an established Tax Manager or a Senior Tax Accountant in public practice who is ready to step into their first managerial role.

About you





You’re a technically strong tax professional who enjoys both the detail and the client-facing side of the role; Someone who can sit across from a business owner and talk strategy, not just compliance.

You will ideally bring:

- Strong Australian public practice experience in tax, with exposure to SME and high-net-worth clients.
- CA or CPA qualification, or be in the final stages of completion.
- Proven capability across Division 7A, CGT, FBT, GST and structuring advice.
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to lead client meetings independently.
- A collaborative mindset, with a genuine interest in mentoring and developing junior and intermediate accountants.
- Experience with Xero being highly regarded.

If you’re currently in a Senior Tax Accountant role and already reviewing work, leading parts of client conversations and looking for full portfolio ownership, this is a natural next step.

Benefits

- Salary in the range of $130,000 - $145,000 + super.
- Ownership of your own client portfolio from day one, with real autonomy over how you manage relationships.
- Genuine leadership responsibilities, including mentoring and technical guidance for junior and intermediate team members.
- Hands-on Directors who back their people, are accessible, and actively support progression.
- Transparent career pathway with the opportunity to take on more responsibility as the practice grows.
- Friendly, professional team culture with regular social events.
- Subiaco location with strong local amenity and easy access.

This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to move from delivering tax work to leading it, with a role that combines client ownership, strategic input and genuine career progression. If you fit the bill, then I want to hear from you. Apply via the website, or email me at [email protected] or call me on 0401 432 053

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