Associate Partner - Business Services & Tax

Top 20 National Accounting Firm Clear pathway to equity Partnership High growth firm with an exciting acquisition mandate

Our client, a well-established and actively growing accounting and advisory firm based in North Sydney, is seeking an Associate Partner to join their Business Services & Tax leadership team.

This is a genuine career-track opportunity for a high-performing senior leader ready to step into a leadership role, influence strategy, and shape client outcomes.

Importantly, our client has a strong mandate for growth, including an active acquisition strategy, making this an outstanding opportunity for someone who enjoys building, integrating, and scaling a practice.

The Opportunity You’ll take ownership of a high-quality SME and private client portfolio, lead and develop a capable team, and work closely with the Partner group to drive growth across compliance and advisory. The firm is modern, well-resourced, and focused on creating a sustainable, people‑first culture.

Key responsibilities

Lead a portfolio of Business Services & Tax clients (SME, family groups, investors)

Deliver and review tax compliance and advisory work (income tax, CGT, structuring, Div 7A, trusts)

Act as a trusted adviser - identify needs, provide solutions, and broaden services

Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accountants and managers

Contribute to practice management: workflow, quality control, process improvement

Support business development through referrals, networking, and proposals

Play a key role in growth initiatives, including supporting the onboarding/integration of acquired client bases (where relevant)

About you

CA/CPA qualified (CTA advantageous)

Proven experience at Senior Manager / Director / Associate Partner level in public practice

Strong technical capability across Business Services and tax advisory

Confident client-facing leader with commercial acumen

Enjoys leading people, building capability, and improving delivery

Motivated by growth and ready for a seat at the table

What's on offer

Circa $200K - $220K package

Clear pathway to increased equity/partner‑level responsibility

High‑calibre clients and a leadership team that values initiative

A firm in growth mode, with a clear acquisition mandate and momentum

North Sydney location with wfh flexibility and a supportive, professional culture

If you're ready to step into a leadership role with real influence and a strong platform for progression, we'd like to hear from you.

Click to apply or contact Steve Merritt on 0404 426 749 for a confidential discussion.

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