Tax Agent / Aspiring Business Partner
Nucleus Accounting
Posted 5 days ago
Future Business Partner – Tax & Advisory
Location: Sydney, NSW (flexible/hybrid available)
Type: Partnership Pathway / Growth Opportunity
Thinking about going solo as a tax agent but not ready to forgo a salary? Or are you already a sole tax practitioner and stuck at scaling your own firm?
We offer the bridge: $80k+ super base to start, clients and systems in place, and a partnership pathway to grow your own equity.
About Us
We're a boutique Chartered Accounting firm in Sydney, specialising in tax, advisory, and business services for business owners, property investors, and family groups. We believe in clarity, confidence, and collaboration — and we're looking for someone who wants to grow into a true business partner.
Role Description
As a Future Business Partner, you'll:
Manage a portfolio of individual and business clients across tax and business services
Prepare and review tax returns, BAS, FBT, and financial statements
Provide first-line support and advice to clients, helping them navigate tax and compliance issues
Meet clients directly, building relationships and trust from day one
Assist with advisory projects (structuring, cash flow, growth strategies) as they arise
Oversee workflow and support junior staff as needed
Contribute ideas to improve processes, client service, and firm growth
Career Progression Pathway
Year 1 – Assistant Client Manager / Supervisor Duties
Hands-on client work: compliance, tax returns, BAS, financials
Begin managing smaller client portfolios directly
Sit in client meetings and start building trusted relationships
Year 2–3 – Portfolio Growth & Leadership
Take ownership of a growing client portfolio
Lead client meetings with confidence and provide first-level advisory
Mentor junior accountants and manage workflows
Begin sharing in growth rewards as portfolio expands
Year 4+ – Equity Partner
Formal step into equity partnership with shared ownership
Shape the direction of the firm alongside the Principal
Earn from both client service and your stake in the business
Build a practice you can truly call your own
What's on Offer
Starting base from $80k + super – stability while you grow
A clear, structured pathway to partnership
Clients and systems already in place – no need to start from scratch
Mentorship and collaboration with the Principal — true partnership, not just delegation
Who You Are
A Supervisor / Assistant Client Manager / Registered Tax Agent with at least 4–6 years' public practice experience
Strong in compliance and confident in tax advisory basics
Comfortable managing client relationships, not just preparing files
Entrepreneurial — you've thought about starting your own firm, but want a supported path
Driven by growth, ownership, and long-term success rather than just salary
Australian citizens or permanent residents only
CPA or CA qualification required
✨ This isn't just another job — it's the bridge between being an employee and being a business owner.
You don't need to sacrifice stability to build your dream — you can start here, and grow into equity step by step.
📧 Apply in confidence via SEEK or reach out directly for a confidential chat.
About Nucleus Accounting
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