Assistant Manager (Public Practice - Top 100 Accounting Firm)

My client is a Top 100 Accounting Firm (approx. 100 staff) that has an incredible opportunity for a Senior Accountant with 4+ years' Public Practice experience to step into an Assistant Manager role where they are second in charge in a team of 8 Accounting staff. This is an opportunity to develop into one of the next team Manager's in this rapidly growing firm Brisbane CBD based firm.

This innovative high performing firm has been established for over 30 years and they have around 100 staff members and growing. Beautiful offices based in the heart of the Brisbane CBD with access to great benefits, and professional development opportunities. If you join the team you will have access to a health and fitness benefit, bonus incentive scheme (multiple per year), team building activities, study leave benefits and reimbursement, and other professional development training and support as applicable to your role. 

This is a full time permanent role based in their stunning Brisbane CBD offices. Fun, social and friendly team. Not only is a strong salary on offer for this role but there are also attractive bonuses and perks and realistic career path options.

Objectives of the Role:
The objective of this role is to utilize your extensive experience to assist in the management and support a portfolio of premium clients. The Assistant Manager is responsible for working alongside the team Manager and Directors to build and nurture relationships with their existing and new clients. 

Great opportunity for development into one of this growing firms next Manager's and there is potential opportunity for Partnership in the future.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist senior client managers in the preparation of their compliance work, as well as managing their own client list.
• Exposure/knowledge assisting in advising clients regarding tax planning advice on budgeting, forecasting and value-added services.
• Manage and foster client relationships and be a point of contact.
• Second in charge in a Pod of 8 staff and build culture within the Pod.
• Lead the Pod when the Manager is away.
• Manage own workload and deadlines for clients.
• Providing taxation advisory services and advice as required by clients.
• Liaising directly with clients. 
• Reviewing work of accountants.
• Training and mentoring of accountants.
• Assisting the team with the completing of tasks or work assignments as necessary to ensure client service requirements are met.
• Assist Manager/Directors with completion of special assignments or projects as requested.

Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years' experience in Public Practice environment with most recent title being Senior Accountant / Assistant Manager / Supervisor.
• CA/CPA qualified
• Software experience with Xero
• Highly detail oriented and organized.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with different levels of employees in a team environment.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications:

• CPA / CA qualified
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

This truly exciting and rewarding opportunity will be snapped up quickly so don't wait and apply now!  

Please submit your CV by clicking the “Apply” button.  

Alternatively, to find out more about this role please contact Zach Penner from Talent Wealth Recruitment on 0434428*** or email ****@talentwealth.com.au

Please note all applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.