Partner – Accounting & Tax (Sydney)

Derwent Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Derwent Group in Sydney is seeking a Partner to lead its Accounting and Tax (Business Advisory) practice. You will shape strategy, guide client delivery and drive growth within a capital-backed national firm with a technology-led culture.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in Accounting & Tax, familiarity with mid-market clients and high-net-worth individuals, and a proven ability to source and win new business.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience delivering quality Accounting & Tax (Business Advisory) services.
• Experience with mid-market clients, SMEs, family businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
• Strong business development aptitude with ability to source and convert new business.
• People leadership skills to retain and develop a team.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Driven and pro-active, with a desire to build a strong practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounting and Tax (Business Advisory) practice in Sydney.
• Set strategy and drive firm growth with technology and culture.
• Develop client relationships and source new business.
• Lead and develop local teams and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Stakeholder management

Growth mindset

Strategic planning

Education

CPA/CA qualification

Job description

We are currently running a search on behalf of a prominent, national accounting and advisory firm to appoint a new Partner for its Accounting and Tax (Business Advisory) practice in Sydney. The firm is on a steep growth trajectory, and a senior person is required to add leadership and capacity to the local team. This is an exceptional opportunity and different from most, due to the capital behind the organisation, its market-leading investment in technology, unique culture, and way the firm operates. As a Partner you will play a pivotal role in advancing the business strategy and driving the firm's growth. You will be a dynamic leader with a strong growth mindset who is passionate about innovation, client relationship cultivation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. To be considered for this position you should have the following profile:

• 10+ years’ experience in delivering quality Accounting & Tax (Business Advisory) services.
• Familiarity with ‘mid-market’ clients, including SMEs, family businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
• Strong business development aptitude, with the potential to source and convert new business.
• People leadership skills and the ability to retain and develop a team.
• Ability to collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Driven and pro-active, with a desire to build a strong practice.

Applications close: 27 October 2026