Manager - Accounting and Tax

About Ashfords Ashfords is Melbourne’s South East’s largest independently owned multidisciplinary firm. Across seven specialist business units, we offer the depth and opportunity of a larger firm with the agility, flexibility and close-knit culture of an independent business. We’re ambitious about what comes next—for our clients, our firm and our people.

Here, you’ll have the support to grow, the freedom to lead and the opportunity to make a visible impact.

About the Role

Ready to step into a leadership role where your ideas, judgement and impact are genuinely valued? As our Accounting & Tax Manager , you’ll lead a high-performing team, take ownership of a diverse and rewarding client portfolio, and partner closely with our leaders to deliver exceptional outcomes and build trusted, long-term relationships.

This is more than a management title—it’s an opportunity to shape how we work. You’ll have the autonomy to make decisions, improve processes, develop talented people and influence the continued growth of the firm, backed by a collaborative and experienced leadership team. If you’re commercially minded, energised by developing others and ready to take genuine ownership of your next career move, we’d love to hear from you.

Lead a quality client portfolio, delivering exceptional tax, compliance and advisory outcomes. Build trusted client relationships and become a valued business adviser. Drive month-end and year-end reporting, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and a seamless client experience. Champion quality, governance and best practice across all client engagements.

Mentor and develop a high-performing team, fostering growth, accountability and success. Take ownership of workflow, resourcing and delivery planning to achieve outstanding commercial and client outcomes. Partner with leaders across the business to drive continuous improvement and enhance client value.

Requirements

CA/CPA qualified. Solid experience across SME / private group clients. Strong grounding in Australian accounting and tax / Australian Accounting Standards. Proven ability to lead multiple priorities and deadlines with strong organisation and judgement. Strong people leadership skills, with a track record of developing others and building a sense of belonging and shared outcomes.

At Ashfords, you'll enjoy the career opportunities, support and resources of a larger firm, with the influence, visibility and agility of a growing independent business. Our purpose is simple: helping our clients, our people and our firm achieve financial freedom and peace of mind. What you'll enjoy: Flexible work arrangements that support life outside of work Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives Ongoing investment in your professional and leadership development A collaborative, inclusive and high-performing culture Regular social events, team experiences and wellbeing initiatives The opportunity to make a real impact and shape the future of the business Why People Join (and Stay) Genuine ownership of your clients, team and career Direct access to approachable and commercially minded leaders A growing firm that embraces new ideas and innovation Flexibility that works in practice, not just on paper Strong team culture built on trust, collaboration and success Continuous investment in your technical, leadership and commercial growth Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia.

How to Apply To learn more about Ashfords, visit www.ashfords.com.au or apply via this job advert For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, contact John Christou on 0428 433 217