Associate Director: Practice Leader & Succession Path

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

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.