Job details
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| Job Type: | Permanent |
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| Reference: | 1610651 |
| Posted: | 20 days ago |
Job description
Associate Director- AFR Top 100 Firm
- Up to $180K inc. Super
- Opportunity for future equity
The Opportunity
We are partnering with one of Australia's most exciting growth stories in public practice — a Brisbane-based firm that has just debuted in the AFR Top 100 Accounting Firms, ranked as the 3rd fastest-growing firm in Australia (all organic growth), and named 2025 Accounting Firm of the Year at both the Australian Accounting Awards and the Commercial Finance Awards.
This is a rare leadership opportunity for an experienced tax professional to step into an Associate Director role at a firm that is rewriting the rules of what a modern accounting practice looks like. With a decade of sustained, organic growth and a freshly expanded office, the firm is at an inflection point — and they're looking for a senior leader to help drive the next chapter.
About the Firm
This award-winning Brisbane firm has carved out a dominant position as Australia's leading specialist accounting and advisory practice in its chosen sector. With deep expertise in tax compliance, CFO advisory, financial control, and bookkeeping, the firm serves a loyal and growing client base of SMEs and business owners across Australia.
What sets them apart:
- AFR Top 100 — and rising fast
- 3rd fastest-growing accounting firm in Australia (organic)
- 2025 Firm of the Year — Australian Accounting Awards
- Best Use of AI — recognised for technology innovation
- Strong culture of internal progression and leadership development
- Modern, collaborative office environment in Brisbane's inner west
- A team that genuinely enjoys coming to work
The Role
Reporting to the Partner group, the Associate Director - Tax Compliance will be a pivotal leader within the firm's tax division. You will oversee a portfolio of complex client engagements, lead and mentor a team of accountants, and partner with the broader advisory team to deliver integrated, high-quality outcomes for clients.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the delivery of tax compliance services across a diverse portfolio of SME and business clients
- Reviewing and signing off on income tax returns, financial statements, FBT returns, and BAS/IAS obligations
- Providing technically sound and commercially focused tax advice across income tax, CGT, GST, and structuring matters
- Mentoring, supervising, and developing junior and intermediate staff
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted senior point of contact
- Identifying opportunities to deepen client engagement and grow the firm's service offering
- Contributing to the firm's ongoing improvement of workflows, systems, and processes
- Collaborating across service lines including bookkeeping, CFO advisory, and QBCC reporting
About You
You are a seasoned tax professional ready to step up — or across — into a high-growth firm where your contributions are genuinely visible and valued.
You will bring:
- 10+ years of experience in public practice, with a strong focus on tax compliance
- CA or CPA qualification (essential)
- Proven experience reviewing complex tax returns and advising on a range of tax matters
- Strong technical skills across income tax, CGT, GST, and trust/company structures
- Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, or mentoring a team
- Excellent client communication and relationship management skills
- A commercial mindset — able to translate technical advice into practical outcomes
- Experience with cloud-based accounting platforms (Xero preferred)
What's on Offer
- Up to $180,000 including superannuation (commensurate with experience)
- A genuine pathway to Partner within a fast-growing, award-winning firm
- Broad and interesting client base with real complexity
- High-performance team culture with low bureaucracy
- Recognition and genuine investment in your professional development
- Modern, accessible Brisbane office location
How to Apply
If you're ready to make a move to one of Australia's most exciting and fastest-growing accounting firms, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now via the link below or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.
T: 0405 277 052
E: adam@charterhouse.com.au
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications are treated with strict confidence.