Associate Director - Equity Partnership Opportunity !

Bentley; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Succession opportunity

High-fee client base

Strong culture

Location near Brisbane CBD

Job summary

Bentley is seeking an Associate Director in Brisbane to lead a client portfolio within public practice. You will guide the team, review key financials and tax work, and partner with senior leaders to shape the firm's direction and succession planning.

You should hold a CA or CPA and bring extensive public practice experience, with a track record in leadership and business development to grow client relationships and the practice.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification.
• Experience in a public practice accounting environment.
• Previous experience at Manager, Senior Manager or Associate Director level.
• Strong technical knowledge across business services and taxation.
• Ability to lead, mentor and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a portfolio of established business clients.
• Review financial statements, tax returns and compliance work prepared by the team.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and leadership to accountants.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
• Assist with workflow management, staff development and team performance.
• Identify opportunities to grow client relationships and develop the practice.
• Work closely with the Partners on succession planning and the future direction of the firm.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Mentoring

Technical accounting

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Associate Director - Equity Partnership Opportunity !!!

Public Practice Accounting | $150,000 – $170,000 Package | Succession Opportunity An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Manager or Associate Director to join an established and growing public practice accounting firm.

With one of the firm's long-standing Partners planning to retire in the coming months, this role offers a genuine succession opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career, develop into a senior leadership position and play an important role in the future direction of the practice.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the existing leadership team, you will oversee a portfolio of established clients, provide technical guidance and leadership to the team, and contribute to the continued growth of the practice. A key part of the position will involve gradually transitioning into the management of a substantial portfolio of long-standing client relationships, ensuring continuity of service while building your own relationships and influence within the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a portfolio of established business clients.
• Review financial statements, tax returns and compliance work prepared by the team.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and leadership to accountants.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
• Assist with workflow management, staff development and team performance.
• Identify opportunities to grow client relationships and develop the practice.
• Work closely with the Partners on succession planning and the future direction of the firm.

About You

To be successful in this position, you will ideally have:

• CA or CPA qualification.
• Strong experience within a public practice accounting environment.
• Previous experience at Manager, Senior Manager or Associate Director level.
• Strong technical knowledge across business services and taxation.
• The ability to lead, mentor and develop a team.
• Confidence managing client relationships and providing commercial advice.
• An interest in taking on greater responsibility and progressing into a senior leadership role.

What's on Offer?

• $150,000 – $170,000 salary package.
• Genuine succession opportunity with an established client portfolio.
• Complex client portfolio with a $2.3 million fee base.
• Excellent culture with long-term, loyal staff.
• Convenient inner-north location, approximately 10 minutes from Brisbane CBD.
• Opportunity to step into a senior leadership position and influence the future direction of the practice.