" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eAssistant Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20218\"\u003e Accounting \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20219\"\u003e Accountant - Tax \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20220\"\u003e Adelaide \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20221\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 29/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitve Salary\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear pathway to Partnership\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOwnership of clients\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e The firm offers the stability of a long-standing practice while continuing to evolve with modern systems and processes.\u003cbr\u003e The firm operates with two Business Services \u0026amp; Tax teams, creating a collaborative environment with clear structure and support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Manager to join one of the Business Services \u0026amp; Tax teams. This is a client-facing role with a strong balance between compliance and advisory work.\u003cbr\u003e The position will suit an experienced Senior Accountant ready to step up, or an existing Assistant Manager looking for a stable firm with long-term career prospects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRole split:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70% compliance\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30% advisory\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e You will be heavily involved in managing and developing client relationships and will take ownership of onboarding and working with new SME clients across Adelaide.\u003cbr\u003e Key Responsibilities \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage a portfolio of SME and small business clients\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare and review financial statements and tax returns\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide advisory support including tax planning and business advice\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAct as a key point of contact for clients\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake on new clients and build trusted long-term relationships\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReview work and mentor junior accountants\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport Partners with workflow management and team growth\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e About You \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCA qualified (or close to completion)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong experience in Australian public practice\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfident managing SME clients independently\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComfortable in a client-facing, advisory-focused role\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication and relationship-building skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with Xero and cloud-based accounting tools\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e What\u0026rsquo;s on Offer \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssistant Manager role in a stable, long-standing firm\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear exposure to advisory work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong client ownership and autonomy\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupportive Partner group\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunity to build a long-term career within the firm\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4474595\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "