Senior Associate Director — Succession Leadership

Bentley Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Succession opportunity

Complex client portfolio

Excellent culture

Job summary

Bentley Recruitment is seeking an experienced Manager or Associate Director to join a growing public practice accounting firm in Brisbane. You will oversee a portfolio of established clients, provide leadership to the team and contribute to the firm’s succession planning.

With a partner retirement on the horizon, this role offers a clear succession path, the chance to lead client relationships, and guide the firm's future direction and service delivery.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification required.
• Experience in public practice accounting.
• Experience at Manager, Senior Manager or Associate Director level.
• Ability to lead, mentor and develop a team.
• Strong client relationship management and commercial advisory skills.
• Willingness to take on senior leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a portfolio of established business clients.
• Review financial statements, tax returns and compliance work.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and leadership to accountants.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
• Assist with workflow management, staff development and team performance.
• Identify opportunities to grow client relationships and develop the practice.
• Work with Partners on succession planning and future direction of the firm.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Mentoring

Team leadership

Commercial advice

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Bentley Recruitment is seeking an experienced Manager or Associate Director to join a growing public practice accounting firm in Brisbane. You will oversee a portfolio of established clients, provide leadership to the team and contribute to the firm’s succession planning.

With a partner retirement on the horizon, this role offers a clear succession path, the chance to lead client relationships, and guide the firm's future direction and service delivery.