Wood Recruitment
Senior Manager / Director
Skills
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Melbourne VIC, Australia
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
28 August 2026
What they need
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Manager / Director to join its growing professional services team based in Melbourne. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional looking to take the next step in their career, offering a salary of $130,000–$150,000 + superannuation + bonus.
The role offers the opportunity to manage a client portfolio, lead and mentor a team, contribute to business growth, and work closely with Directors. A genuine pathway towards equity and ownership is available for the right candidate.
What you’ll be doing:
- Managing and developing a portfolio of business and individual clients
- Providing accounting, taxation and business advisory services
- Reviewing financial statements, tax returns and management reports
- Providing strategic advice across taxation, business structures, cash flow and budgeting
- Managing client engagements, workflow, deadlines and quality standards
- Leading, mentoring and developing accounting staff
- Supporting recruitment and team development
- Working with Directors on strategic and operational matters
- Building strong client relationships and identifying business development opportunities
What you’ll need:
- 8–10 years of experience in accounting, taxation, business advisory or professional services
- Strong Australian public practice experience
- CA or CPA qualification preferred
- Strong technical knowledge across taxation, accounting and business advisory
- Proven experience managing a client portfolio and reviewing complex accounting work
- Strong leadership, commercial and client relationship skills
- Experience mentoring and developing accounting staff
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
What’s in it for you:
- Salary of $130,000–$150,000 + superannuation + bonus
- Genuine pathway towards equity and ownership
- Senior leadership opportunity with long-term career potential
- Opportunity to work closely with Directors and influence firm growth
- Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team
- Attractive career opportunity for an experienced Senior Manager ready to take the next step
How to apply:
To complete your application for this position, please click the "APPLY" button. Online applications are preferred; however, for a confidential enquiry, please call [08 9221 8122](tel:08 9221 8122).
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