Associate Director - Business Services & Tax

Join a well-established Sydney accounting practice supporting SMEs, family businesses and generational clients with practical, forward-thinking advice and long-standing relationships.

About the Role

Lead a high-performing Business Services & Advisory team and manage an established portfolio generating approximately $1m in annual fees. Work with the Founding Partners on client transition, firm growth and a genuine pathway to equity and future ownership.

Duties

- Lead, mentor and develop the Business Services & Advisory team.
- Manage an established portfolio of SME, family and generational clients.
- Deliver taxation, compliance and commercial advisory services.
- Oversee workflow, productivity, technical reviews and service quality.
- Partner with the Founding Partners on growth, succession and client transition.

Skills & Experience

- CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
- Australian public-practice experience in Business Services and Tax.




- Strong Australian tax knowledge and commercial advisory capability.
- Leadership, coaching and complex client-management skills.
- Proficiency with Excel, Xero, MYOB or similar business applications.

Culture

People enjoy working here because the team is collaborative and relationship-led, with professional mentors and a focus on trusted, long-term client partnerships.

- Hybrid work and flexible working conditions.
- Annual salary reviews and a stated 10% bonus.
- Professional development, training and partner mentorship.
- Genuine pathway to equity partnership and future ownership.
- Chance to inherit an established client portfolio.
- Senior leadership influence over the practice’s future.
- Modern office close to transport hubs.
- Friendly, collaborative colleagues and a relationship-led culture.

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📌 Associate Director - Business Services & Tax (Sydney)
🏢 Hamilton York
📍 Sydney