Accounting Partner-elect

Lawson Delaney; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Delaney in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Manager/Principal to lead business services accounting and advisory for a diverse client base. The role offers flexibility and a clear path toward equity partnership for the right leader.

You will manage a client portfolio, mentor accountants, shape strategy, and contribute to growth while maintaining high ethical standards and work-life balance. The firm supports flexible scheduling, 4 days in the office, and a collaborative culture with

Qualifications

• 8+ years Business Services Accounting experience.
• Exceptional communication skills are a must.
• Culture fit: nice, intelligent, ethical people who help clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client portfolio directly with support from a team of capable accountants.
• Grow the portfolio and develop new business over time.
• Participate in strategic planning and running of the business to support growth.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Client management

Job description

Are you open to a long-term home where people are treated well in a firm that is ethical, profitable, flexible, innovative, growing every year, with supportive leaders? You've found it.

The Firm, The Partners & Clients

• Based in the heart of the CBD, this firm have over 30 staff and has been growing over the last few years. This growth is continuing with this Senior Manager/Principal role being created due to growth. With so many new clients coming on board, the Partners know they need leadership support, with the potential this role could progress to equity Partner if that's what you want.
• They have several different services lines with a focus on Business Services and Tax Accounting and Advisory.
• All the Partners have a variety of big and small clients, a modern approach to accounting/advisory, exceptional technical knowledge, and a supportive attitude towards staff and clients alike.
• Their clients range in sizes from very, very large to small offering the team a broader exposure to technical issues and developmental opportunities than most other accounting firms.
• This diversity will also give you an opportunity to focus on the sort of work you most enjoy.
• The team has longevity throughout the staff so will be a great team to be the manager of.

Culture & Flexibility

• The culture is supportive, welcoming, interactive, social and high-performing with emphasis on technically strong, smart, driven, nice individuals who care about helping other people.
• You are not expected to stay back late for the sake of it. If you choose to, you'll probably be the only person in the office as work-life balance and flexibility are strongly encouraged here.
• 4 days per week in the office is the norm here.
• 9 days per fortnight, if you get your work done in 9 days, your 10th day could be on the beach.

The Opportunity

This is a new role being created so there is flexibility in the level for the right person. The Partners are open to this role becoming an equity Partner position or remaining at Senior Manager level, whatever you prefer. They care about getting the right person. They are happy to mould the level and responsibilities around your skill set and what you want to do most, as long as you are supporting the firm at a leadership level. No matter what level you commence at;

• You will be given a client portfolio to manage directly as well as a team of highly capable and personable accountants to support you.
• The higher your level, the more expectation there will be on growing your portfolio and developing new business over time. You will be spoiled for mentoring with this.
• As one of the leaders of the firm, you will be involved in the strategic planning and running of the business. This will help develop your Partnership capabilities even further if it is something you want.

The Appropriate Person

• 8+ years Business Services Accounting experience. Ideally from a firm where you will have exposure to large complex clients, efficient processes and quality training.
• The higher your level and salary, the more attractive client fees coming with you will be, as it will show the Partners without question that you are capable of growing a client base. But it is not neccessary especially if you are coming at Senior Manager level.
• Exceptional communication skills is an absolute must with an engaging personality.
• Cultural fit. They are an office full of nice, intelligent, ethical people. Accountants who have the emotional intelligence and technical knowledge to know how to help clients will excel in this growing firm.