Associate Director

Associate Director – Business Services & Advisory

Location: North Sydney

Salary: $155,000-185,000 +Super + Bonus 

About the Role Our client, a highly regarded firm in North Sydney is seeking a 2IC, a Senior Manager or Associate Director to join their collaborative leadership team in North Sydney.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Senior Manager ready to step into an Associate Director role, or an established Associate Director seeking a fresh challenge. You will oversee a $1.6m portfolio, manage a team of six, and play a key role in driving client success and firm growth.

You'll act as a trusted advisor to clients, deliver a balance of compliance and advisory, and collaborate with Directors on strategy and business development. There's a clear progression pathway, with equity opportunities available in the future for the right person.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with transparent Employee Bonus Scheme

• Managers and above eligible for up to 10% of salary, based on Firm, Team, and Personal performance

• Additional discretionary bonuses for outstanding contributions
• Extra annual leave – increases from 4 weeks to 5 weeks after three years of service
• Flexible work options, including work from home flexibility 1 day per week
• Time-in-lieu scheme for additional hours worked, supporting work-life balance
• Structured promotion pathways and twice-yearly performance reviews
• Ongoing study support, NTAA courses, seminars, and workshops
• Personal training budget to invest in books, courses, and professional growth
• Opportunities for occasional interstate or overseas travel with clients
• Collaborative and down-to-earth leadership team who value balance and wellbeing
• Team lunches, EOFY celebrations, Melbourne Cup event, and regular team-building activities
• Modern systems including Xero and FYI Docs
• Comprehensive leave entitlements, including personal/carer's leave, parental leave, and compassionate leave

Duties

• Manage a $1.6m portfolio across compliance and advisory services
• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of six accountants, developing future leaders
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance, forecasting, tax planning, and business advisory
• Drive workflow management and ensure deadlines, budgets, and ATO lodgement requirements are achieved
• Review and resolve complex tax and accounting matters, providing technical expertise and guidance
• Manage WIP, invoicing, and fee agreements
• Collaborate with Directors on firm-wide strategy, business development, and growth initiatives
• Represent the firm at client meetings, industry forums, and networking events

Skills & Experience

• CA/CPA qualified with at least 7+ years experience in business services and tax
• Experience managing client portfolios and leading teams in public practice
• Strong advisory skills with the ability to deliver insights beyond compliance
• Advanced technical knowledge of tax, accounting, and legislative requirements
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and mentoring capability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a client-first mindset
• Commercial acumen and ability to identify business development opportunities

About the Company Our client is a respected mid-tier accounting and advisory firm, recognised as one of Australia's AFR Top 100 practices. With five Directors, two Associate Directors, and a team of 35 professionals, they are known for their collaborative culture, strong professional standards, and commitment to client success.

They pride themselves on being approachable, supportive, and down-to-earth, while offering ambitious professionals the chance to grow, lead, and progress into senior leadership and equity.

How to Apply If you are an ambitious Senior Manager looking for the step into Associate Director, or an Associate Director seeking a new environment where you'll influence strategy and develop future leaders, we'd love to hear from you.

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