Practice Manager | Accounting Public Practice

The Andersen Partnership; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing focus

Social events

Job summary

The Andersen Partnership in Brisbane is seeking a Practice Manager to oversee daily office operations, manage the admin team, and handle invoicing and WIP reporting for directors. The role focuses on maintaining databases and document storage while driving efficiency and onboarding new staff.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in administration within a public practice, 1–2 years in leadership, and a Certificate IV in Business Administration or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of administration experience, ideally in a public practice
• 1–2 years in a leadership role or similar
• Certificate IV in Business Administration or equivalent preferred
• Proficient with Xero, MYOB, FYI Docs, ATOmate and MS Office

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day office operations, including workflow allocation and deadlines across the practice.
• Supervise and support the admin team, delegate tasks and maintain a productive environment.
• Manage invoicing, debtors follow-ups and WIP reporting for directors.
• Maintain practice management software, client databases, and document storage systems.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Assist with onboarding and inducting new starters.
• Organise fasciitis, supplier contracts, stationery, and occasional firm events.

Skills

Xero

MYOB

FYI Docs

ATOmate

Microsoft Suite

Education

Certificate IV in Business Administration

Tools

Xero

MYOB

FYI Docs

ATOmate

Microsoft Office

Job description

Practice Manager | Accounting Public Practice

About the company

Our client is a well established public practice accounting firm that has been supporting Queensland businesses and individuals for over 40 years. Based in the heart of Brisbane CBD, their newly refurbished office features a modern fit out with river views and is home to a close knit group of 45 professionals, part of a wider network of 220 staff across five locations nationally. As an ASX listed organisation, staff enjoy a collaborative and supportive culture with flexible working arrangements, regular social events, and a genuine focus on wellbeing. Career growth is actively encouraged through structured development plans, ongoing training and clear advancement pathways.

About the role

• Overseeing day to day office operations, including workflow allocation, job scheduling and tracking deadlines across the practice.
• Supervising and supporting the admin team, delegating tasks and maintaining a productive and positive environment.
• Managing invoicing, debtor follow ups, and WIP reporting for the directors.
• Maintaining practice management softwares, client databases, and document storage systems.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Assisting with onboarding and inducting new starters.
• Organising fasciitis, supplier contracts, stationary, and occasional firm events.

About you

You’ll bring a minimum of 3 years administrative experience, ideally within a public practice accounting firm, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership role or similar. A certificate IV in Business Administration or equivalent is preferred, though relevant experience will be highly regarded. You’re proficient in Xero, MYOB, FYI Docs and ATOmate, along with the Microsoft Suite. You’re exceptionally organised, composed under pressure and an approachable leader who communicates clearly.

It is essential that you:

• Have proven experience coordinating workflow or office operations in a professional services setting.
• Possess a solid understanding of ATO lodgement deadlines.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Can juggle competing priorities with strong attention to detail.

It is desired that you:

• Bring experience implementing new systems or processes.
• Have previously led a small administrative team.
• Possess basic payroll knowledge.
• Familiar with the ATO and ASIC online portals.
• Experience with client onboarding and AML checks.