Senior Manager, Tax & Accounting for SME Public Practice

Jobgether; Sydney, Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Remote one month per year

Share ownership/Equity program

Flexible benefits allowance

Professional development

AI and innovation exposure

Inclusive workplace culture

Social impact

Job summary

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner company, seeks a Tax & Accounting Senior Manager – Public Practice based in Australia. Lead a team of five accountants across Sydney and Melbourne, overseeing end-to-end tax and accounting compliance for SME clients.

Drive AI-powered improvements and ensure high-quality financial reporting. You will nurture client relationships, deliver strategic advisory services, mentor staff, and collaborate with product teams to automate routine accounting tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Registered Tax Agent with at least two years of registration.
• Five+ years experience as practising tax accountant handling SME portfolios.
• Three+ years leading teams of bookkeepers and tax accountants.
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax rules and SME compliance.
• Proficient with Xero Practice Manager, Dext, and A2X.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end tax and accounting compliance for SME clients.
• Lead and mentor a team across Sydney and Melbourne.
• Manage a diverse portfolio including services for consulting, eCommerce, retail.
• Collaborate with AI initiatives to automate tasks.
• Act as trusted advisor on tax planning and compliance.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Xero Practice Manager

Dext

A2X

Job description

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner company, seeks a Tax & Accounting Senior Manager – Public Practice based in Australia. Lead a team of five accountants across Sydney and Melbourne, overseeing end-to-end tax and accounting compliance for SME clients.

Drive AI-powered improvements and ensure high-quality financial reporting. You will nurture client relationships, deliver strategic advisory services, mentor staff, and collaborate with product teams to automate routine accounting tasks.