Senior Client Manager | Accounting & Advisory

Air Accounting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Accounting in Sydney is seeking a Senior Client Manager to lead trusted relationships with business owners, focusing on advisory insights and commercial outcomes over routine tasks. You will own an established client portfolio, collaborate with our accounting, tax, bookkeeping and CFO teams, and bring together specialists to deliver proactive, high‑value advice.

This technology‑driven, award-winning firm uses AI and modern systems to streamline work, supporting growth, collaboration and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Australian public practice or equivalent, with a background in business services, accounting or advisory.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead a client portfolio, acting as the trusted relationship lead for business owners.
• Collaborate with accounting, tax, bookkeeping and CFO teams to provide proactive, commercially focused support.
• Identify opportunities and bring together the right specialists to deliver great client outcomes.

Job description

Senior Client Manager | Accounting & Advisory

Ready to spend less time buried in technical accounting and more time making a difference to your clients?

At Air Accounting, we're looking for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys building relationships, understanding businesses and helping clients make better decisions.

This isn't your traditional accounting manager role. Rather than spending your days preparing financial statements and tax returns, you'll focus on what you do best: building trusted relationships with business owners, identifying opportunities and bringing together the right specialists to deliver great outcomes.

You'll take ownership of an established client portfolio, working closely with our accounting, tax, bookkeeping and CFO teams to ensure clients receive proactive, commercially focused support.

What makes this opportunity different?

Focus on relationships and advisory: Spend more time understanding clients and helping them navigate business challenges.

Own your client portfolio: Become the trusted relationship lead for ambitious, growing businesses.

Work with specialist teams: Collaborate with accounting, tax, bookkeeping and CFO professionals who support client delivery.

Technology-first environment: Leverage AI, automation and modern systems to reduce unnecessary administration.

Work with an award-winning firm: Join a recognised Xero partner with a strong reputation for innovation and client experience.

Who we're looking for

You'll ideally have 6+ years of experience in Australian public practice, with a background in business services, accounting or advisory.

Most importantly, you're someone who enjoys working directly with business owners, can confidently lead commercial conversations and knows how to bring people together to deliver results.

If you're an experienced Senior Accountant, Client Manager or Business Advisory Manager who wants to spend more time working with clients and less time preparing their accounts, we'd love to hear from you.

Who are we?

Air Accounting is an award-winning, future-focused firm supporting some of Australia’s fastest-growing businesses.

We have, and continue to, invest heavily in AI, proprietary technology and modern operating systems to rethink how accounting work is delivered. This reduces manual administration and creates for time for our team to focus on clients, commercial thinking and higher-value work.

We were recognised as:

Xero Accounting Partner of the Year

Boutique Firm of the Year – Australian Accounting Awards

Top 10 Great Places to Work

One of Australia’s fastest-growing companies

With 70+ Google reviews, our clients consistently praise the quality of our work and the strength of our relationships.

We manage the entire accounting function for many of our clients — bookkeeping, compliance, CFO services and advisory — using best-in-class cloud technology and integrated solutions.

Our Culture

We hire and promote based on behaviours — not buzzwords. Our culture deck outlines the traits we value most in our team, and these guide how we work every day.

We look for people who:

Put culture first by valuing diverse perspectives, showing respect, and recognising great work

Act client-first, thinking long-term and advocating for what’s right

Demonstrate collaborative DNA, communicating clearly and succeeding as a team

Embrace tech-driven thinking, using smart tools and improving processes

Champion continuous improvement, welcoming feedback and challenging assumptions

If you naturally lean into curiosity, accountability and high performance, you’ll thrive here.

Annual overseas company Retreat in September

Annual overseas company Summit in March

Centrally located in a beautiful office at 200 George Street, Sydney CBD

Regular team connect events

Working closely with the leadership team

Exposure to fast-growing businesses

Structured development through our ‘Air Check-In’ program

A high-performing, supportive team environment

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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