Business Services & Tax Director | Pathway to Equity

Hedley Scott; North Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity partnership path

Work-from-home flexibility

Performance reviews & development

Job summary

Hedley Scott Recruitment is partnered with a well-established North Sydney accounting and advisory firm. They seek a Senior Manager/Associate Director/Director to lead client relationships and drive growth toward equity partnership.

The firm serves private businesses, family groups and high-net-worth clients in business services, tax and SMSF with a proactive advisory approach. Lead a team, manage an existing client portfolio and contribute to succession planning in a collaborative five-partner

Qualifications

• CA qualification or equivalent required.
• Senior level experience in business services and tax.
• Proven leadership of client portfolios and teams.
• Strong knowledge of taxation, compliance and advisory services.
• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage an established client portfolio of private businesses and HNWI families.
• Provide strategic business, taxation and commercial advice.
• Lead client meetings and identify advisory opportunities.
• Oversee financial statements, tax returns and complex compliance.
• Advise on business structures, tax planning and performance.
• Collaborate with SMSF specialists and lead staff development.
• Contribute to business development and practice growth.

Skills

CA qualification

Leadership

Client relationships

Tax advisory

Commercial acumen

Job description

• Genuine pathway to equity partnership within an established five-Partner accounting firm
• Manage high-value business clients with a strong focus on business advisory
• Enjoy autonomy, flexibility and long-term career progression

The Opportunity

Are you a Senior Manager, Associate Director or Director looking for greater autonomy, quality client relationships and a genuine pathway to equity partnership?

Our client is a well-established North Sydney chartered accounting and advisory firm with five Partners and approximately 30 professionals.

The firm advises successful privately owned businesses, family groups and high-net-worth clients across business services, taxation, business advisory and SMSF.

Clients typically generate $5M-$50M in turnover, with a strong presence in property, importing and manufacturing. The firm takes a proactive approach to client relationships, providing regular strategic and commercial advice beyond traditional compliance.

With continued growth and succession planning, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Services & Tax professional to join the leadership team and progress towards equity partnership.

The Role

Working directly with the Partners, you will manage an established client portfolio, lead a team and contribute to the firm’s continued growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage and develop relationships with privately owned businesses and high-net-worth family groups
• Provide strategic business, taxation and commercial advice
• Lead client meetings and identify business advisory opportunities
• Oversee financial statements, tax returns and complex compliance matters
• Advise on business structures, tax planning, profitability and business performance
• Collaborate with dedicated SMSF specialists
• Lead, mentor and develop staff while managing workflow and quality
• Contribute to business development and practice growth

About You

We welcome applications from experienced Senior Managers, Associate Directors and Directors within Australian public practice.

Ideally, you will have:

• CA qualification or equivalent
• Strong Business Services & Tax experience within chartered accounting
• Experience managing substantial client portfolios and senior client relationships
• Sound technical knowledge across taxation, compliance and business advisory
• Proven team leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills
• Ambition to progress towards equity partnership

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Genuine pathway to equity partnership
• Circa $250K package plus performance bonus of up to 10%, linked to KPIs
• Established portfolio of quality business and high-net-worth clients
• Strong business advisory focus beyond traditional compliance
• Autonomy to manage clients, lead your team and influence practice growth
• Collaborative five-Partner firm with work-from-home flexibility
• Structured professional development and external training support
• Six-monthly salary reviews and annual performance reviews

All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.