Partner

Pay Range A$200,000.00/yr - A$230,000.00/yr Business Services & Tax Partner Dee Why (Northern Beaches), Sydney A wellestablished and highly regarded Northern Beaches professional services firm is seeking an experienced Business Services & Tax Partner to step into a planned succession opportunity. With a longstanding client base and a strong local presence, this role offers a rare chance to take over from a retiring Partner and transition into an equity Partner position. This is a genuine leadership opportunity for a commerciallyminded practitioner who enjoys building trusted client relationships, mentoring teams, and shaping the next stage of a modern accounting and advisory firm. The Opportunity You will take on a substantial and loyal portfolio across SMEs, professional clients, family groups and highnetworth individuals. Working alongside a collaborative leadership team and broader advisory specialists, you will deliver highquality tax and business advice while helping drive continued growth. A client following is welcomed, but not essential. The firm is focused on finding the right longterm fit and will support the successful candidate to grow their portfolio over time. Key Responsibilities Assume ownership of an established Partnerlevel client portfolio, ensuring a smooth transition from the retiring Partner and maintaining strong relationship continuity. Provide business services and taxation advisory including structuring, tax planning, strategic growth advice, profitability improvement, cashflow and succession planning. Oversee tax compliance and technical quality across a diverse entity mix (companies, trusts, partnerships, SMSFs and individuals). Lead client engagements endtoend: onboarding, discovery, advisory, delivery, and ongoing relationship management. Review and signoff complex work, ensuring bestpractice risk management and compliance standards. Mentor, develop and inspire a highperforming onshore and offshore team, including coaching managers and senior accountants. Stay ahead of legislative, regulatory and technical change, proactively translating impacts for clients and staff. Contribute to leadership decisionmaking, client service innovation, and firmwide strategy. Collaborate with adjacent advisory disciplines to deliver integrated, holistic client solutions. About You Proven experience in a senior business services & tax leadership role (Director / Partner / Associate Partner level). Strong technical knowledge across Australian taxation and business advisory. Track record of building and maintaining trusted, longterm client relationships. Commercial, futurefocused mindset with a practical approach to advice. Confident people leader who enjoys coaching and developing others. CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent), with appropriate professional registration. Any existing client following is advantageous, but not required. Why This Role Succession opportunity into a respected Dee Whybased practice. Immediate impact through taking over a retiring Partners portfolio. Clear pathway to equity Partnership with support and transition planning. Loyal, highquality client base and strong referral networks. Collaborative leadership team and a stable, valuesdriven culture. Northern Beaches lifestyle and a firm that values sustainable performance. How to Apply Click to apply or for a confidential discussion, please contact Steve Merritt on 0404 426 749. Applications will be handled in strict confidence. Seniority level Director Employment type Fulltime Job function Accounting/Auditing Industries Accounting #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-12-04