Assistant Manager

Modoras; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

CA/CPA support and career development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Modoras is seeking an Assistant Manager in Sydney to lead client portfolios and drive operational efficiency. You will blend technical accounting expertise with people leadership to support growth and service quality across a diverse SME client base.

This role offers collaboration with onshore and offshore teams, opportunities for mentoring and career progression within a supportive leadership team and a modern tech-enabled firm culture.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Australian public practice accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax and compliance.
• CA or CPA qualification (or nearing completion).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflow across assigned client portfolios.
• Review financial statements, tax returns, BAS and supporting workpapers.
• Collaborate with onshore and offshore teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Support coaching, development and capability uplift of team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity and service delivery.
• Assist with resource planning, capacity management and workflow forecasting.
• Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration and service excellence

Skills

People leadership

Client service mindset

Stakeholder management

Australian tax & compliance knowledge

Education

CA or CPA qualification (or nearing completion)

Tools

Xero

Practice management systems

Job description

Step Into a Leadership Role With a Mid-Tier Accounting Firm?

Are you an experienced public practice accountant ready to take the next step in your career, or an established Assistant Manager looking for a new challenge?

At Modoras, we're offering the opportunity to accelerate your career in a leadership-focused role, working with a diverse client base, supportive leadership team, and global delivery model, while enjoying genuine career progression, professional development, and a collaborative culture.

About the role

As an Assistant Manager, you'll combine your technical expertise with people leadership, helping to drive operational efficiency, maintain quality standards, and contribute to the ongoing growth of the business.

In this role, you will:

• Manage and coordinate workflow across assigned client portfolios.
• Review financial statements, tax returns, BAS and supporting workpapers.
• Collaborate with onshore and offshore teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Support the coaching, development and capability uplift of team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity and service delivery.
• Assist with resource planning, capacity management and workflow forecasting.
• Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration and service excellence

About you

We are looking for someone who is motivated and experienced in Australian public practice accounting, passionating to deliver exceptional client service and collaborate to the team's growth.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• At least 4 years' Australian public practice accounting experience
• Strong technical knowledge of Australian tax and compliance
• Experience reviewing work prepared by other accountants
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong workflow and time management capabilities
• CA or CPA qualification (or nearing completion)
• Experience using Xero and practice management systems

Highly regarded:

• Tax Agent Registration
• Experience working with offshore teams
• Leadership or mentoring experience

What we offer:

• Competitive salary package aligned with your experience and expertise
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing business
• Ongoing professional development, mentoring and CA/CPA support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing confidential wellbeing support for you and your family
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of SME clients across a range of industries
• The opportunity to work closely with experienced Directors, Managers and industry professionals
• A collaborative and supportive team culture that values knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Access to modern technology and streamlined systems to help you work efficiently
• Opportunities to lead, influence and contribute to business improvement initiatives
• Regular team events, recognition programs and a people-first workplace culture
• The chance to work within a global delivery model, partnering with both onshore and offshore teams

At Modoras, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, ages, abilities, sexual orientations, and experiences.