Business Services & Tax Director | Pathway To Equity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity partnership pathway

Performance bonus up to 10%

Work-from-home flexibility

Professional development support

Salary reviews twice yearly

Job summary

Hedley Scott Recruitment is partnering with a well-established North Sydney chartered accounting and advisory firm to recruit an experienced Business Services & Tax leader. You will manage a high-value portfolio and drive advisory growth within a five-partner firm.

The role offers autonomy, a clear equity pathway, and a strong support structure to lead teams and clients toward ongoing profitability and strategy execution.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Relationship management

Client leadership

Tax advisory

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Communication

Strategic advisory

Education

CA qualification or equivalent

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.