Public Practice Accounting | $150,000 – $170,000 Package | Succession Opportunity

An exciting prospect is available for an experienced Manager or Associate Director to join an established and growing public practice accounting firm.

With one of the firm's long-standing Partners planning to retire in the coming months, this role offers a genuine succession opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career, develop into a senior leadership position and play an important role in the future direction of the practice.

The Opportunity
Working closely with the existing leadership team, you will oversee a portfolio of established clients, provide technical guidance and leadership to the team, and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
A key part of the position will involve gradually transitioning into the management of a substantial portfolio of long-standing client relationships, ensuring continuity of service while building your own relationships and influence within the business.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and oversee a portfolio of established business clients.
- Review financial statements, tax returns and compliance work prepared by the team.
- Provide technical guidance, mentoring and leadership to accountants.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
- Assist with workflow management, staff development and team performance.




- Identify opportunities to grow client relationships and develop the practice.
- Work closely with the Partners on succession planning and the future direction of the firm.

About You
To be successful in this position, you will ideally have:

- CA or CPA qualification.
- Strong experience within a public practice accounting environment.
- Previous experience at Manager, Senior Manager or Associate Director level.
- Strong technical knowledge across business services and taxation.
- The ability to lead, mentor and develop a team.
- Confidence managing client relationships and providing commercial advice.
- An interest in taking on greater responsibility and progressing into a senior leadership role.

What's on Offer?

- $150,000 – $170,000 salary package.
- Genuine succession opportunity with an established client portfolio.
- Complex client portfolio with a $2.3 million fee base.
- Excellent culture with long-term, loyal staff.
- Convenient inner-north location, approximately 10 minutes from Brisbane CBD.
- Opportunity to step into a senior leadership position and influence the future direction of the practice.

Interested?
Apply now or contact Ashley Courtney-Gentz at Bentley Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Mobile: 0487 691 862
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: Ashley Courtney-Gentz | LinkedIn
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