Practice Manager

Hedley Scott Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy in back-office role

Stable boutique culture

Locally based team

Job summary

Hedley Scott Recruitment presents an opportunity for an experienced Practice Manager at a well-established accounting practice in Sydney. You will own the internal finance function, administration, systems, payroll, compliance coordination and general operational support, enabling Partners to focus on clients and growth.

The role involves hands-on management of APS/MYOB, HR duties, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience as Practice Manager, Office Manager or senior administrator in accounting/public practice.
• Familiarity with APS and/or MYOB practice management software.
• Experience managing internal finance, billing, WIP, debtors and credit control.
• Knowledge of ASIC and ATO administrative processes and lodgements.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the firm's internal finance function and back-office operations.
• Manage payroll, superannuation, leave administration, onboarding and HR administration.
• Oversee office administration, supplier relationships and日 day-to-day operational requirements.
• Coordinate ASIC and ATO lodgements and AML/CTF compliance processes.

Skills

Practice management

Office management

Payroll administration

HR administration

Credit control

ASIC/ATO compliance

Tools

MYOB

APS

Job description

• Take full ownership of the back-office function for a long-established, financially strong accounting practice
• Supporting 3 Partners, with genuine scope to shape how the practice runs day to day
• Boutique firm with a specialist niche, 80+ years in business, locally based team

Our client is a well-established Chartered Accounting and Business Advisory firm based in Kogarah, Sydney, with a history spanning more than 80 years. The firm has built a strong reputation advising privately owned businesses, high-net-worth individuals and family groups. With three equity Partners, and a locally based team of 13, it’s a close-knit, well-run practice looking for an experienced Practice Manager to take ownership of its internal operations.

The Opportunity

Working closely with all three Partners, you will take full ownership of the firm’s internal finance function, administration, systems, payroll, compliance coordination and general operational support. This is a broad, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys responsibility and improving processes, freeing the Partners to focus on clients and business development.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Finance & Credit Control

• Managing the firm’s internal finance function, including accounts payable, billing and bank reconciliations
• Credit control, debtor management and monitoring work in progress (WIP)
• Providing financial and operational reporting to the Partners

Payroll & Administration

• Managing staff payroll, superannuation and leave administration
• Coordinating employee onboarding and general HR administration
• Overseeing office administration, supplier relationships and day-to-day operational requirements

Practice Management Systems & IT

• Administering APS and MYOB practice management software
• Coordinating IT support, software updates and systems administration
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency

Compliance & Client Administration

• Coordinating ASIC and ATO lodgements and associated deadlines
• Supporting the firm’s AML/CTF compliance processes
• Overseeing client onboarding, engagement documentation and administrative workflows

About You

To be considered, you will ideally bring:

• Previous experience as a Practice Manager, Office Manager or senior administrator within a Chartered Accounting or public practice firm
• Experience ideally with APS and/or MYOB practice management software
• Experience managing internal finance, billing, WIP, debtors and credit control
• Familiarity with ASIC and ATO administrative processes and lodgement requirements
• Payroll and general HR administration experience
• Knowledge of AML/CTF compliance requirements is highly regarded
• Strong organisational skills, high attention to detail and a proactive, hands-on approach

What’s On Offer

• Attractive package circa $140K, depending on experience
• Genuine autonomy and ownership of the back-office function
• Stable, established client base and locally based team, no offshoring
• Long-term opportunity within a well-run, boutique practice
• Excellent team culture, collaborative and flexible

This role would suit an experienced Practice Manager who enjoys being the central point of contact for the operational side of an accounting firm, and wants the responsibility and autonomy to make a tangible difference.