About Stafford Accounting

We are unreservedly different from most accounting firms, starting with who we work with and what we do. Our focus is different to most accountants. We are all about profit maximization, not tax minimisation.

Our clients are privately owned businesses who are actively seeking to grow. For such clients we help them use their business as the gateway to personal wealth.

We do more than just tax and business compliance. Sure, we do all those things, but we are about proactively working with business owners to drive improvements and ultimately better outcomes.

We are looking for a highly motivated Manager to join our small, dedicated team, with flexible working arrangements on offer. We understand that a ‘flexible arrangement’ will look a little different for everyone, so we are open to working with you to achieve the right balance.

For the right person, we expect this to be the move that defines their career. Our firm is going places and the successful candidate will grow enormously on this journey with us.

What we offer

Empowerment to Prosper

Opportunity to lead and shape the future of our growing business

Become a key part of our leadership team

Work life balance & flexibility

Genuine focus on work-life balance, with reasonable expectations on hours worked.

A supportive environment that understands personal commitments.

Professional Development

Investment in leadership and professional growth (courses, coaching, or mentoring).

Exposure to diverse and complex client advisory work beyond compliance.

Positive Team Culture

Close-knit and collaborative team.

Recognition of wins (both big and small).

A values-driven firm culture that focuses on empowerment and helping clients prosper.

Focus on technology & efficient systems

Leverage leading cloud-based technology (Xero Practice Manager, FYI Docs, Fathom) to reduce admin work and focus on high-value activities.

Commitment to ongoing process improvements and reducing inefficiencies.

Bright modern office based on the city fringe, including car parking

Join in the benefits of our team profit share plan

Potential for future equity or profit-sharing opportunities.

About the opportunity

Lead & review teamwork

Oversee work prepared by junior team members across compliance & advisory work

Ensure high-quality outcomes and provide coaching where needed.

Assist to develop and support our team

Collaborate with the team to build out a structured training program based on recurring queries.

Actively mentor and uplift both our accounting and admin teams, helping them grow and succeed.

Client engagement & problem solving

Working with and building relationships with clients in a diverse range of industries in the small to medium business space

Support the team with queries and fixes.

Provide higher-level advice and solutions directly to clients.

Collaborate on client advisory projects

Work with Steve & whole team to provide management reporting, budgets & forecasts, Business Planning Session and Profit & cashflow improvement sessions to clients

Plus we always find new ways to help our clients to prosper

This role can be adapted to suit the skills and experience of the successful candidate

What you will bring

Leadership & team development skills

Strong leadership presence to inspire, mentor, and elevate the performance of both accountants and admin staff.

A passion for developing people and creating a supportive, high-performing team culture.

Commitment to team success

Passion for uplifting and empowering the team to work at their best, ensuring everyone understands expectations and has the tools to succeed.

Skilled at providing constructive feedback and celebrating team wins.

Effective communication & Support

A hands-on manager who communicates clearly, listens actively, and makes themselves available to support the team when challenges arise.

Process improvement with the team in mind

Assist with identifying recurring issues and helping the team develop solutions, reducing frustration and inefficiencies in their day-to-day work.

Comfortable collaborating with the leadership team to implement practical and sustainable process improvements.

Fresh perspective

Brings new ideas and a fresh perspective to help the team work smarter, improve collaboration, and remove roadblocks.

Experience in public practice in Australia (A Must)

Tech-savvy

Experience with FYI Docs (desired, not essential)

This is a full time position with an attractive salary which will be based on the experience and skills of the successful candidate. Whilst we are looking for this to be a full time position, we are open to negotiating for the right candidate.

To be considered for this role please include a cover letter which highlights how you meet the required criteria and why you think you would be the right candidate for this role.

If you like what you have read, then you are encouraged to apply. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply for this job’ button and attach a copy of your cover letter and resume. Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted.