Practice Manager - Accounting Firm

Manser Tierney & Johnston; Ku-ring-gai; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MTJ Chartered Accountants, a growing accounting firm adjacent to Turramurra Station, seeks an experienced Practice Manager to join the Partners and lead day-to-day management and future development of the practice.

You will oversee operational, compliance and administrative functions, support workflow efficiency and staff management, and drive modernization initiatives in this office-based role.

Qualifications

• Several years' experience in a public practice accounting firm.
• Previous Practice Manager or senior administration experience.
• Ability to work closely with Partners and lead the administration team.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience with ASIC, corporate secretarial and ATO administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational, compliance and administrative functions with Partners.
• Work with Partners and accountants to ensure efficient practice operations.
• Own practice management across the firm and participate in strategic projects.
• Support and manage the administration team.
• Oversee ATO lodgement program and ASIC matters.
• Support automation, AI adoption and practice modernisation initiatives.
• Improve workflows, systems and procedures.

Skills

Practice management

Staff leadership

Operations management

ASIC compliance

ATO administration

Corporate secretarial

Communication

Process improvement

Problem solving

Job description

Manser Tierney & Johnston – Turramurra NSW

MTJ Chartered Accountants is a growing, modern accounting firm conveniently located adjacent to Turramurra Station. We are seeking an experienced Practice Manager to work closely with our Partners and play a key role in the day-to-day management and future development of the practice.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Partners, you will oversee the firm's operational, compliance and administrative functions while supporting workflow efficiency, staff management and practice growth.

Key responsibilities include:

Working closely with Partners and accountants to ensure efficient and effective practice operations

Taking ownership of practice management across the firm and involvement in strategic projects

Supporting and managing the administration team

Overseeing ATO lodgement program and complex ATO administration matters

Supporting automation, AI adoption and practice modernisation initiatives

Improving workflows, systems and procedures

Managing ASIC compliance and corporate secretarial functions

About the Candidate

You will have:

Several years' experience in a public practice accounting firm

Previous Practice Manager or senior administration experience

The ability to work closely with Partners and lead the administration team

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities

A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Experience with ASIC, corporate secretarial and ATO administration

Software Experience

Highly regarded to have experience with the following software:

Why Join MTJ?

Work directly with the Partners in a leadership role

Be part of a progressive firm, embracing AI and technology

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Working with a high quality client base

Convenient location adjacent to Turramurra Station

Long-term career opportunity with a growing practice

Please note:

This is predominantly an office-based role. We are looking for someone who lives locally and enjoys being part of an engaged, collaborative team environment.