A modern Newcastle accounting firm, with a team that stays is looking for an Assistant Manager. Most of the people here have been around for years, and the clients, from port and logistics operators to defence suppliers and local family businesses, tend to stay too.

The business services group has outgrown its structure, and you would take on a section of the work and the people doing it.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

Start anywhere between 7:30am and 9:30am

Two days working from home each week

Early Friday finish outside of busy periods

A coaching budget for your first people management role, spent on a course of your choice

Professional memberships and CPD covered in full

THE ROLE:
Reporting to the Manager and working alongside a Partner, you will lead a small team and be the main point of contact for a portfolio of established clients.

Review financial statements and tax returns prepared by a team of three before they go to the Manager

Plan work across the team and keep lodgements moving through peak periods

Give regular, specific feedback to Seniors and Intermediates





Manage client relationships day to day, including tax planning and year end conversations

Resolve technical queries across Div 7A, CGT, FBT and trust matters

Monitor WIP and billing so jobs close out on time

THE INDIVIDUAL:

CA or CPA qualified, or very close to completing

Strong experience as a Senior Accountant or Supervisor in Australian public practice

Solid technical knowledge across business and private group tax compliance

Experience reviewing the work of others and giving constructive feedback

Confident client communicator who is comfortable owning relationships

Organised, with a calm approach to managing deadlines for yourself and others

Please note you must be an Australian citizen (or permanent resident), a Current Zealand citizen or hold a current Australian Work Visa to apply. We are unable to assist those looking for sponsorship, or those based outside of Australia looking for remote opportunities.

📌 Assistant Manager (Australia)
🏢 MW Recruitment
📍 Australia