Assistant Manager/Manager – Mid-Sized CA Firm with a Clear Path to Partnership!

Lawson Elliott Recruitment; Penrith; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Elliott Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Manager/Manager for a Penrith-based mid-sized Chartered Accounting firm with a clear pathway to Partnership. The role offers hands-on Partner access, international network connectivity and involvement in tax, SMSF, audit and financial planning services.

You will manage business services clients, review statements and tax returns, and lead and mentor a team while collaborating with Partners on complex matters and growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification.
• 4-8 years of experience in a reputable accounting firm.
• Degree in Accounting, Commerce or related field.
• Strong knowledge across tax and business services compliance.
• Experience reviewing work and leading or supervising a team.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of business services clients across a broad range of industries and entity types.
• Reviewing financial statements and tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and SMSFs.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and building strong, long-term relationships.
• Providing tax planning and advisory services and identifying opportunities to add value.
• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior and intermediate team members.
• Managing workflow, deadlines and job budgets, and assisting with WIP and billing.
• Working closely with the Partners on complex client matters and practice growth.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Tax planning

Financial statements review

Team supervision

Education

CA or CPA qualified

Degree in Accounting or Commerce

Job description

Assistant Manager/Manager – Mid-Sized CA Firm with a Clear Path to Partnership!

Penrith based – Flexible working arrangements

Partnership pathway | International network | Hands-on Partner access

Our client is a highly regarded Chartered Accounting firm with a multi-Partner team and offices across Western Sydney. Known for their professionalism and consistency, they have built a strong and loyal client base and have successfully attracted clients from the Big 4, all while maintaining a collaborative, close-knit mid-sized culture.

The firm offers a full suite of services including business services, tax, SMSF, audit and financial planning. As a member of a leading national and international accounting association, they provide global connectivity, access to industry-leading conferences and emerging leaders programs, and potential overseas opportunities for their people.

They are now seeking an experienced Assistant Manager/Manager to join their Penrith office. The Partners are deeply invested in the growth of the firm and the development of their people, operating an open-door policy and offering structured support and mentoring. There is also genuine and clear pathway to Partnership for the right person.

In this role, some of your responsibilities will include:

Managing a portfolio of business services clients across a broad range of industries and entity types

Reviewing financial statements and tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and SMSFs

Acting as a key point of contact for clients and building strong, long-term relationships

Providing tax planning and advisory services and identifying opportunities to add value

Supervising, mentoring and developing junior and intermediate team members

Managing workflow, deadlines and job budgets, and assisting with WIP and billing

Working closely with the Partners on complex client matters and practice growth

To be considered for this exceptional opportunity, you will:

Be CA or CPA qualified

Have 4 - 8 years of experience in a reputable accounting firm

Hold a degree in Accounting, Commerce or a related field

Bring strong technical knowledge across tax and business services compliance

Have experience reviewing work and leading or supervising a team

Possess excellent communication and client relationship skills