ACCOUNTANT / ASSISTANT CLIENT MANAGER – GOLD COAST (HYBRID) – MODERN CLOUD-BASED ADVISORY FIRM – $95K–$135K + INCENTIVES (JOB ID 1581)

Ready to move beyond pure compliance and step into a client-facing role where you can genuinely own relationships, influence business outcomes, and progress toward leadership?

Looking for a modern, cloud-based advisory firm that combines strong systems, flexible work, career progression, and a high-performance culture built around SME client growth?

Our client is a progressive, fast-growing accounting and advisory firm established in 2016, with offices in Robina and Melbourne supporting SME clients across Australia. Built on a modern cloud-based model, the firm is known for delivering more than compliance, providing tailored tax, advisory, structuring and Virtual CFO solutions that help business owners achieve clarity, strategy and growth.

Leveraging leading-edge systems including Xero, XPM, Karbon, and Hubdoc, this entrepreneurial firm combines technical excellence with a collaborative, family-friendly culture. With structured 90-day planning, weekly meetings, annual strategy sessions, ongoing coaching and a strong focus on internal development, this is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious accountant seeking genuine career acceleration.

The Role:

Manage your own portfolio of SME clients across tax, compliance and advisory services

Prepare and review BAS, payroll, EOFY, FBT, tax planning and compliance obligations

Lead client relationships as the primary point of contact

Run client meetings including AGMs and quarterly business improvement sessions

Identify opportunities for restructuring, tax planning, management reporting and advisory growth

Review and mentor junior staff while supporting technical development

Maintain accurate workflow and client records across Xero, XPM, Karbon, Hubdoc and related systems

Communicate proactively with clients in clear, commercial, jargon-free language

Work closely with leadership on progression toward Senior Client Manager

About You:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce or equivalent

CA qualified or actively progressing (must be enrolled)

3–5+ years’ Australian public practice or business services experience

Advanced / expert Xero capability (highly essential)

Strong technical capability across BAS, payroll, EOFY, tax compliance and SME advisory

Ability to independently manage workflow and client portfolios

Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex financial matters

Experience reviewing junior work or mentoring advantageous

Commercial mindset with proactive problem-solving capability

Positive, accountable and career-driven attitude

What’s On Offer:

Competitive salary package of $95K–$135K + incentives (based on experience)

Hybrid flexibility – 2 days work from home / 3 days office

Annual team incentive program and high-performance rewards

Modern cloud-based firm with leading-edge systems and no legacy inefficiencies

Clear pathway to Senior Client Manager and leadership progression

Structured 90-day planning, weekly meetings, annual strategy sessions and entrepreneurial coaching

Ongoing CPD, Xerocon and professional development support

Family-friendly, collaborative and growth-focused team culture

Exposure to advisory-rich SME clients across Australia

This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong Intermediate or Senior Accountant ready to step into a genuine client management and leadership pathway. You’ll join a modern advisory firm where ownership, strategy, flexibility and long-term progression are real, not just promised.

Please note: This job is based in Australia therefore, only candidates who are permanent residents or citizens of Australia or NZ will be considered.

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