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 skilled mentors and a focus on trusted, long-term client partnerships.
Hybrid work and flexible working conditions.
Annual salary reviews and a stated 10% bonus.
Career 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.
Up-to-date office close to transport hubs.
Friendly, collaborative colleagues and a relationship-led culture.

📌 Associate Director Sydney (Australia)
🏢 Hamilton York
📍 Australia