Accounting Manager: Lead Client Portfolio & Growth

Talentify Partners; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional development

Diverse client portfolio

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Talentify Partners Pty in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead client relationships, oversee a portfolio of clients and contribute to the development of a high-performing team.

Working with senior leaders, you will enhance technical capabilities, provide advisory input on accounting and taxation, and drive quality financial reporting across diverse client bases.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification.
• Several years' experience in public practice or professional services.
• Proven experience managing a client portfolio.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and taxation.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive approach with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Genuine interest in developing people and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients delivering accounting and business advisory services.
• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements and tax returns.
• Provide technical guidance on complex accounting and taxation matters.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Manage workflow, deadlines and team performance.
• Review work prepared by junior and intermediate accountants, mentoring them.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and service delivery.
• Collaborate with Partners and senior leadership on client matters.

Skills

Portfolio management

Accounting & taxation knowledge

Mentoring junior staff

Client relationship building

Communication skills

Prioritisation & multi-tasking

Proactive approach

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Talentify Partners Pty in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead client relationships, oversee a portfolio of clients and contribute to the development of a high-performing team.

Working with senior leaders, you will enhance technical capabilities, provide advisory input on accounting and taxation, and drive quality financial reporting across diverse client bases.