Job Description

Sydney | Business Services & Tax Advisory n
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We are seeking a senior accountant & client manager to join our team. We are a boutique advisory practice committed to exceptional client service, strong technical standards and developing great people.

Sydney | Business Services & Tax Advisory n
nAttractive senior package, negotiable based on experience n

We are seeking a senior accountant & client manager to join our team. We are a boutique advisory practice committed to exceptional client service, strong technical standards and developing great people.

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About You

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You will ideally have:

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- 8+ years' Australian public practice experience, including management experience
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- CA or CPA qualification
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- Strong Australian tax and accounting knowledge
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- Experience managing high-net-worth individuals, family groups, companies and trusts
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- Experience reviewing work and managing workflow across a team
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- Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring and developing staff
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- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
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- Robust commercial judgement, organisational skills and attention to detail
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Most importantly, you take ownership. When issues arise, you don't simply identify them. You take responsibility, find solutions and drive them through to completion.

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What is on Offer

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- Attractive package reflecting the seniority and responsibility of the role
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- Genuine ownership of a portfolio of sophisticated private clients
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- Leadership responsibility across local and offshore accounting teams
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- Complex tax, structuring and advisory work
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- Autonomy to make decisions and influence workflow,



systems and processes
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- Ongoing professional development and training
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- Flexible working arrangements for the right person
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- Professional, supportive team environment
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- Free onsite parking and convenient public transport
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The Opportunity n
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We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to take ownership of three critical areas across the firm:

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- Client relationships
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- Team leadership and development
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- Technical quality and review
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You will manage relationships with high-net-worth individuals, family groups and privately owned businesses, lead a team across Australia and offshore, and act as a senior technical resource for complex accounting and tax matters.

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This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who takes initiative, drives outcomes and enjoys making a genuine impact on clients, people and firm performance.

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Client Leadership

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You will be the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of premium clients and become their trusted adviser.

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Responsibilities include:

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- Managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals, family groups, companies and trusts
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- Leading client meetings and communicating complex issues clearly
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- Identifying tax, structuring and commercial opportunities and risks
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- Coordinating with external advisers where required
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- Managing client expectations, deadlines and service delivery
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Strong communication and relationship management skills are essential.

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Team Leadership

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This is a genuine people management role with responsibility for leading and developing accounting staff across local and offshore teams.

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You will:

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- Oversee workflow, capacity planning and job allocation
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- Monitor deadlines and resolve workflow bottlenecks
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- Provide guidance, feedback and technical support
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- Train, mentor and develop team members
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- Foster collaboration between local and offshore staff
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- Maintain accountability and high performance across the team
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We are looking for a proactive leader who stays ahead of issues and helps others succeed.

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Technical Oversight

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You will play a key role in maintaining the firm's technical standards and reviewing complex work.

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Responsibilities include:

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- Reviewing and finalising financial statements and tax returns
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- Reviewing work prepared by junior, intermediate and senior accountants
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- Advising on complex tax and structuring matters
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- Identifying risks, issues and opportunities
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- Maintaining quality and consistency across the team
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You don't need to know every answer, but you do need the judgement to identify issues, investigate them and see them through to resolution.

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📌 Senior Accountant & Client Manager (Sydney)
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