Associate Recruitment Consultant

Charterhouse Recruitment (Australia); Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Sydney is seeking an Associate Recruitment Consultant in Accounting & Finance. The role involves building client relationships, managing candidates, and developing tailored recruitment solutions. No prior experience is required, as comprehensive training is provided. The position offers a competitive salary, uncapped commission, flexible working options, and a strong team culture.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave

Flexitime and work-from-home options

Competitive base salary

Yearly global incentive trip

Qualifications

• No prior recruitment experience necessary, training provided.
• Ambition to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills required.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture client relationships.
• Understand hiring needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Manage candidates through the full recruitment lifecycle.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Excellent communication

Resilience

Organisation

Customer-first approach

Job description

Overview

Associate Recruitment Consultant | Accounting & Finance | Practice Accounting | Sydney CBD
Salary + uncapped commission + benefits
Location: Sydney CBD

We know recruitment is a career that should challenge you, reward you, and be fun along the way. At Charterhouse, you’ll join a supportive, award-winning team where people genuinely enjoy coming to work and success is celebrated.

Benefits & Incentives

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission structure
• 5 weeks annual leave + birthday leave + anniversary leave
• Flexitime and work-from-home options
• Casual Fridays with a 4pm finish (followed by social drinks)
• A vibrant office environment with pool and darts tournaments
• Quarterly Big Billers Lunch at top Sydney restaurants ($100k per quarter to qualify)
• Sports teams and tournaments (football & netball)
• Yearly global incentive trip – previous destinations include Barbados, Las Vegas, Montevideo, and Croatia
• Regular social events and internal awards (recent: R U OK Day wellness afternoons, World Chocolate Day, XMAS in July (team competition + fancy dress), next is Melbourne cup at a Sydney rooftop venue)
• Monthly Business Development days with prizes like iPads, helicopter rides, and Apple Watches

Career & Development

• Internal training and external courses (Partnering with RCSA and Recruitment United)
• Clearly defined career pathway with transparent promotion criteria (Unlock extra benefits when you hit $100k per Quarter)
• Support from highly experienced leaders and mentors
• A warm desk with existing client and candidate relationships, so you can hit the ground running

What you'll be doing

No two days are the same in recruitment, but you’ll typically be:

• Building and nurturing relationships with new and existing clients
• Partnering with clients to understand hiring needs and provide tailored solutions
• Writing job adverts and sourcing top talent through headhunting, networking, and platforms like LinkedIn, SEEK, and Firmable
• Managing candidates through the full recruitment lifecycle
• Attending training, client meetings, and industry networking events

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need prior recruitment experience - we’ll provide the training. What matters is that you bring:

• A strong work ethic and ambition to succeed
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Resilience and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Organisation and time-management skills
• A customer-first approach to helping clients and candidates achieve their goals

About Charterhouse

Charterhouse is a forward-thinking, award-winning, RCSA-certified recruitment firm that started in Australia in 2003 and has expanded globally. Today, we have 180+ employees across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Dubai.

In Sydney, our Accounting & Finance division is a team of 8, and you’ll be joining the Practice Accounting desk with 3 other specialist consultants.

This desk has been running successfully for many years, meaning you’ll step into a warm desk with long-standing client relationships and a strong candidate network already in place - allowing you to be up and running quickly. It’s also one of our most collaborative teams, where consultants share candidates and clients, creating a supportive, high-energy environment.

We are consistently recognised as an Employer of Choice and a Great Place to Work, thanks to our people-first culture, structured career pathways, and supportive leadership.

Our Culture

• A high-performing yet down-to-earth team that celebrates success
• A workplace where people genuinely connect, whether it’s lunch in the communal area, a quick pool game, a group run around the botanical gardens, or a walk around the city
• Weekly team huddles, social sports teams (football & netball), and plenty of fun built into the everyday

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for a career where you can achieve, grow, and enjoy yourself along the way, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat - [e-mail]