Associate Director - Business Services, Advisory & Tax

Hamilton York Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton York Pty in Sydney is seeking an Associate Director to lead the Business Services and Advisory team within a respected mid-tier practice. You will manage a portfolio delivering commercial, taxation and advisory solutions, while mentoring staff and guiding client strategy.

The role offers a genuine pathway to equity ownership, a strong client portfolio, and a collaborative culture focused on high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Significant Australian public practice experience in Business Services and Tax.
• Experience at Manager, Senior Manager or Associate Director level.
• Strong Australian tax knowledge and commercial advisory capability.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Proficiency with accounting software and business applications, including Excel, Xero, MYOB.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing Business Services and Advisory team.
• Manage workflow, productivity, review processes and technical quality across the team.
• Act as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of established SME, family business and generational clients.
• Deliver high-quality compliance, taxation and advisory services across a diverse client base.
• Provide strategic business advice and identify opportunities to add value through advisory work.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships based on trust, continuity and commercial insight.
• Work closely with Partners on strategic matters, business growth and succession planning.
• Ensure exceptional client service while maintaining professional standards.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Communications

Advisory services

Strategic thinking

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Excel

Job description

Associate Director - Business Services, Advisory & Tax

$180,000 – $210,000 per year + 10 % of salary

Associate Director – Business Services & Advisory

Sydney CBD | Genuine pathway to equity partnership and future ownership

A rare opportunity has become available for an experienced Business Services leader to step into a senior client-facing role with a clear pathway to equity. This is more than a traditional Associate Director position—it is an opportunity to inherit an established client portfolio, build deep advisory relationships and play a key role in shaping the future of a respected mid-tier accounting practice.

About the Firm

Our client is a well-established accounting practice located in a central location close to transport hubs. With a strong reputation for practical, forward-thinking advice, the firm works closely with SMEs, family businesses and long-standing generational clients who value continuity, technical excellence and trusted relationships.

The practice has a collaborative and relationship-led culture, with an emphasis on insightful advice, authentic client partnerships, dynamic service delivery and strong internal connection across teams.

The Opportunity

As Associate Director you will lead a high-performing Business Services and Advisory team while managing your own portfolio of established clients generating approximately $1m in annual fees. You will act as a trusted adviser and key point of contact, providing commercial, taxation and business advisory solutions as client needs evolve over time.

You will work closely with the Founding Partners as they transition their client base to the right person, creating a genuine succession pathway toward equity partnership and future ownership. Your focus will be on relationship-led service delivery, where understanding each client’s business, family context and history is just as important as delivering technically excellent work.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing Business Services and Advisory team.

Manage workflow, productivity, review processes and technical quality across the team.

Act as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of established SME, family business and generational clients.

Deliver high-quality compliance, taxation and advisory services across a diverse client base.

Provide strategic business advice and identify opportunities to add value through advisory work.

Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships based on trust, continuity and commercial insight.

Work closely with Partners on strategic matters, business growth and succession planning.

Ensure exceptional client service while maintaining professional standards and internal quality processes.

Contribute to the firm’s future direction and play a key role in the pathway to equity ownership.

About You

You are a qualified accounting professional with substantial public practice experience, strong technical capability and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding outcomes for clients. You enjoy building trusted relationships, leading people and providing advice that goes beyond year-end compliance.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.

Significant Australian public practice experience in Business Services and Tax.

Experience operating at Manager, Senior Manager or Associate Director level.

Strong Australian tax knowledge and commercial advisory capability.

Proven leadership, coaching and people management skills.

Excellent communication, relationship-building and client service skills.

Confidence managing complex client needs while maintaining high professional standards.Proficiency with accounting software and business applications, including Excel, Xero, MYOB and similar platforms.

A commercial mindset and an aspiration to progress toward equity ownership.

What’s on Offer

A clear pathway to equity partnership and future ownership.

An awesome group of friendly people and professional mentors to work and collaborate with

The opportunity to inherit an established client portfolio from the Founding Partner.

A senior leadership role with genuine influence over the future of the practice.

Market-leading salary package with annual salary reviews and guaranteed high bonus paid

Modern offices conveniently located

A collaborative culture focused on trusted relationships, high-quality advice and long-term client outcomes.