Associate Director - Outsourced Accounting Services

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Introduction:
About us

Vincents, we see the world from every angle.

We are a national professional services firm with deep expertise in Forensic, Tax and Advisory. We have been supporting our clients to explore all aspects of their business and financial affairs for over 36 years.

We bring the best analytical minds to each engagement, leveraging the diversity of our collective experience alongside our subject matter expertise.

Our shared purpose is to provide our clients with a clear direction when they need it most. Our mission and core values provide the guiding principles for our people – extraordinary client service, continuous improvement, celebrate success and one Vincents team.

Description:
About the role

Our accounting, advisory and tax experts deliver innovative solutions, tailored to the clients personal or business needs. Our experts work with businesses of all sizes, helping to improve performance and achieve strategic growth.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Associate Director to lead our growing Outsourced Accounting Services division. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to step into a leadership role that blends high-level client advisory, team leadership, and strategic business development in a fast-evolving service line.

Client Delivery & Advisory

Lead a portfolio of over 200 SME clients across various industries, ensuring exceptional service and strategic insight.
Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, and client group reporting packages.
Provide high-level technical oversight and ensure accuracy in all client deliverables.
Manage compliance obligations (BAS, IAS, Payroll Tax) and have a strong understanding of tax concepts
Manage complex engagements including team delegation, client liaison, WIP, billing, and delivery timelines.
Support Directors, and correspondence with regulatory agencies.

Team Leadership

Lead and inspire a team of 20+ professionals with a hands-on, emotionally intelligent leadership style.
Foster a collaborative culture focused on psychological safety, continuous improvement, and accountability.
Mentor and coach team members to reach their full potential and maintain a high standard of client service.
Oversee resource planning, workflow management, and performance tracking to ensure operational efficiency.
Play an active role in cross-functional collaboration and the professional development of the team.

Strategic & Operational

Support clients with forecasting, KPI development, and alignment to long-term business goals.
Collaborate with Directors on high-level advisory work such as valuations, due diligence, and business transitions.
Identify growth opportunities within the client base and lead internal innovation to enhance service delivery.
Champion the use of technology and process improvements to drive efficiency and results.
Actively engage in networking, business development, and firm-wide strategic planning.

Skills and Experiences:
About you

Accounting qualifications (highly desirable) with 15+ years’ experience in business services, commercial accounting, or outsourced advisory roles.
Proven success in leading high-performing teams and managing senior client relationships.
Strong commercial acumen with a strategic mindset and a passion for delivering impactful client outcomes.
Emotionally intelligent leader with exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proficient in Xero, MYOB, and other cloud-based financial systems.
A proactive, hands-on approach with a commitment, and passion to mentoring others and driving business growth.

About the Vincents experience

Our people are our greatest strength. Some of the ways in which we support you include:

Flexible and hybrid working options to support you, your team, and your clients in the most meaningful way
An additional day of leave a year – VinDay – to use however you choose!
A flat leadership structure that has a genuine open-door policy alongside a supportive and friendly work environment
Ad hoc bring your dog into work days
A Learning framework to support your technical, operational, interpersonal and leadership growth and development on an ongoing basis
Support with formal accreditations, relevant courses, or post graduate study
Regular learning programs around employee wellbeing alongside an Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
A nominated People Experience Team who drive our firmwide People Engagement Plan
Retail and wellbeing benefits through our workplace benefits platform
A competitive employee referral program to enable you to be rewarded for introducing talent into our business
A client referral incentive program that rewards you for the growth of our business.
Monthly 1-1s with Directors to help you with personal and professional development
An active social calendar of regular formal, informal and I&D events

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable community for everyone at Vincents.

To learn more about Vincents visit our website www.vincents.com.au

Vincents is an equal opportunity employer. If you feel you do not meet some of the expectations listed above, but find the role interesting, we would still like to hear from you.