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 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.
