Senior Accounting Manager

GWG Recruitment; Newcastle; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected financial advisory firm in Newcastle is seeking an experienced People Manager to lead and mentor within their team. This role involves managing client relationships, participating in leadership programs, and contributing to a positive culture. Candidates should have 5+ years in public practice with CA/CPA qualifications and a strong technical grounding in advisory services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in public practice, ideally with CA/CPA qualifications.
• Strong technical grounding in business services and advisory.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Leading client engagements and managing ongoing relationships.
• Mentoring, coaching and developing junior and early-career professionals.
• Representing the firm at events and within professional forums.
• Contributing to strategic initiatives and a positive, values-driven team culture.
• Participating in a bespoke Leadership Development Program.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Technical expertise in accounting

Relationship management

Education

CA/CPA qualifications

Job description

On behalf of our client, a respected financial advisory firm, GWG Recruitment is seeking an experienced People Manager in Accounting and Advisory.

About the Firm

This locally owned firm is a well-known name in Newcastle’s professional services sector, delivering accounting, tax, and advisory support with both technical precision and genuine care.

What sets them apart is their culture- built on trust, collaboration, and a commitment to people. Clients value their long-term partnerships, and team members benefit from clear career pathways, leadership development, and a supportive, values-driven environment.

About the Role

This role offers more than technical delivery- it’s a chance to lead, mentor, and represent a trusted brand in the market. You’ll work closely with Partners and Directors while growing your leadership impact across the team and client base.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading client engagements and managing ongoing relationships
• Mentoring, coaching and developing junior and early-career professionals
• Representing the firm at events and within professional forums
• Contributing to strategic initiatives and a positive, values-driven team culture
• Participating in a bespoke Leadership Development Program covering communication, commercial acumen, people management and emotional intelligence

About You

We’re looking for someone confident in their technical expertise and ready to step up as a leader.

You will have:

• 5+ years in public practice, ideally with CA/CPA qualifications
• Strong technical grounding in business services and advisory
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and build strong relationships