Accountant | Business Services | Public Practice

Savvi Accounting; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Portfolio-linked bonus

Career progression

Job summary

Savvi Accounting on the Gold Coast seeks an ambitious Accountant ready to move beyond pure compliance into client advisory. You will develop trusted relationships, progress a SME portfolio, and collaborate with our production team and senior advisers to deliver exceptional outcomes.

You will grow into a Client Account Manager, owning your mini business with revenue and client retention metrics, while maintaining high service standards. A hybrid setup supports work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Three to five years Australian public-practice experience
• CPA or CA qualification or pursuing/committed to beginning
• Strong technical skills across tax, compliance and financial reporting
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to lead client conversations
• Experience with Xero and Xero Practice Manager is highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Progressively own an allocated portfolio of SME clients
• Build trusted client relationships and be primary contact for portfolio
• Lead client conversations in meetings
• Review financial statements, tax returns and BAS prepared by the production team
• Manage client queries and coordinate information requests
• Coordinate workflow between clients, production team and senior advisers
• Ensure jobs progress efficiently and clients are kept informed
• Identify opportunities to better support clients and refer services internally
• Provide feedback to production team to improve quality and outcomes
• Support compliance with Australian taxation laws and regulatory requirements

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Ownership & accountability

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

CPA or CA

Active study or commitment to commencing

Tools

Xero

Xero Practice Manager

Job description

Accountant | Business Services | Public Practice

You are not like other accountants. Neither are we.

You are early to mid-career, ideally with three to five years of Australian public-practice experience, and you are ready for greater ownership, stronger client relationships and a pathway beyond pure compliance work.

You are good at accounting, but you do not want the next five years of your career to involve simply preparing more tax returns, financial statements and BAS.

You are a problem solver, a relationship builder, and someone who genuinely cares about helping clients succeed. You speak human, not jargon.

You want to understand the whole client, not just complete the job sitting in front of you. You enjoy building trust, solving problems, and being the person clients know they can rely on.

You do not need to be a senior accountant. We are looking for a high-potential accountant who wants to become exceptional. An A Player wanting to drive your career forward.

If that sounds like you, Savvi Accounting may be the right fit.

About Us

Savvi Accounting is a progressive, relationship-driven accounting firm based in renovated offices in Bundall on the Gold Coast.

We work with business owners who want more than compliance. They want clarity, confidence and support from people who genuinely care about their success.

We are building a modern accounting firm where clients feel known, valued and supported, and where our team members have the opportunity to grow, contribute ideas and make a real difference.

If you're considering relocating to the Gold Coast, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome applications from interstate candidates looking for both an exciting career opportunity and an outstanding lifestyle.

About the Role

We are looking for an ambitious Accountant who is ready to step up and build a career beyond pure compliance work.

You will join Savvi as an Accountant and move into a Client Account Manager pathway, taking increasing ownership of an allocated portfolio of SME clients.

This is not a role where you sit behind the scenes and simply prepare one job after another.

You will become the person who knows the client, understands what is happening across their group, keeps work moving and makes sure they receive the support they need.

You will work closely with clients, our production team and senior advisers to solve problems, identify opportunities and deliver an exceptional client experience.

Unlike many traditional accounting roles, much of the preparation work is completed by our production team. Your focus will be on client relationships, workflow progression, quality review, communication and advisory support.

As your capability grows, you will take full ownership of your portfolio as a mini business, including client relationships, service standards, retention, revenue and growth.

We are not looking for someone who needs to be pushed.

We are looking for an A-player who learns quickly, takes responsibility and is ready to become exceptional.

Your Responsibilities

• Progressively take ownership of an allocated portfolio of SME clients and manage it as a mini business, with clear revenue, retention and growth metrics.
• Build trusted client relationships and become the primary point of contact for your portfolio
• Participate in client meetings and progressively take responsibility for leading client conversations
• Review financial statements, tax returns and BAS prepared by the production team
• Manage client queries, information requests and follow-up communication
• Coordinate workflow between clients, the production team and senior advisers
• Ensure jobs continue to progress efficiently and clients remain informed throughout the process
• dentify opportunities to better support clients and refer appropriate services internally
• Provide feedback and guidance to the production team to improve quality and client outcomes
• Support compliance with Australian taxation laws and regulatory requirements

About You

• Ideally three to five years Australian public practice experience. We may consider an exceptional candidate with slightly less experience if you already have strong technical foundations, confidence dealing with clients and a clear track record of taking on more responsibility than others at your level.
• CPA or CA, actively studying or committed to commencing
• Strong technical skills across tax, compliance and financial reporting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. You can confidently contribute to client meetings, explain complex matters in plain language and are ready to lead more client conversations.
• Comfortable building relationships and dealing directly with clients
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency and accountability
• Curios, humble, coachable and open to learning
• A positive attitude and genuine desire to help others succeed
• Experience with Xero and Xero Practice Manager is highly regarded

What we offer

• A genuine pathway from Accountant to Client Account Manager, with increasing ownership as your capability grows.
• A competitive salary package including a portfolio linked bonus tied to the success of your client book.
• Full time or part time hours. We are flexible.
• Hybrid working. 3 days office, 2 days from home, with the option to flex as needed

• Practical development in client meetings, technical review, commercial thinking and portfolio management, plus CPA or CA support.
• Input and ideas are genuinely encouraged and valued.
• Work that makes a difference, with clients who appreciate you.