_{17th June, 2026}

Associate Client Director | Compliance
Salary: $130,000 - $145,000 + superannuation + OTE
Location: Brisbane
Work style: Hybrid | 3 days in the office and 2 days WFH
 
Why This Role
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced public practice accountant to step into a senior client-facing role with a specialist accounting and advisory firm in active growth mode.
 
As Associate Client Director, you will manage your own portfolio of compliance clients across the building and construction sector, while supporting team quality, client satisfaction, workflow and business development.
 
This role sits between Manager and Client Director level. It is suited to someone who already has direct client relationship experience and wants a clearer pathway into broader leadership, commercial accountability and long-term progression.
 
The OTE structure can result in a $200k+ package.
 
About Our Client
Our client is a fast-growing specialist accounting and advisory firm focused on the building and construction industry.
 
The firm works with builders, contractors, manufacturers and professional service providers across the construction ecosystem, providing accounting, tax, QBCC Minimum Financial Requirements compliance, financial control, advisory and structuring support.
 
The Compliance Division is a core part of the business and continues to grow. This is an environment that will suit someone who wants to build specialist expertise, lead client relationships and operate in a firm with a clear niche rather than a generalist portfolio.
 
The Role
As Associate Client Director, you will take ownership of client relationships and play a key role in service delivery, team quality and portfolio performance.
 
Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of compliance clients across the building and construction sector
• Maintaining strong client relationships and monitoring client satisfaction
• Preparing quarterly budgets for annual tax work and target completion dates
• Monitoring work progress against budget and reporting actual results monthly
• Ensuring periodical work is completed accurately and on time
• Reviewing client profitability and making recommendations around pricing and resourcing
• Supporting client retention and identifying clients at risk
• Maintaining quality standards across work sent to clients
• Conducting spot checks and audits of team output
• Supporting team development through coaching, training and quarterly development planning
• Contributing to business development through client reviews, referrals, LinkedIn, networking and growth activity

This role is not a narrow compliance position. It combines client ownership, commercial awareness, quality control, leadership and growth.
 
What You'll Bring

• 7+ years of public practice accounting experience
• CA or CPA qualification
• Previous Manager experience or equivalent client-facing leadership experience
• Direct client relationship responsibility
• Strong technical tax and compliance skills
• Ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple clients
• Advanced Xero and Xero Practice Manager experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commercial awareness and accountability
• Team-oriented approach with clear leadership potential
• Willingness to develop or deepen QBCC MFR knowledge

Experience with building, construction, property or related industries will be highly regarded, but is not essential.
 
What's On Offer

• $130,000 - $145,000 + superannuation
• OTE bonus structure with $200k+ package potential
• Hybrid working after settling in
• Brisbane, Melbourne or Sunshine Coast location options
• Clear development pathway toward Client Director
• Potential long-term partner track
• Portfolio ownership across a specialist client base
• Exposure to building and construction clients
• Opportunity to build QBCC MFR compliance expertise
• Business development and client growth involvement
• Leadership role with team quality and development responsibility
• Modern systems, including Xero and XPM
• Specialist firm in active scale-up mode

Next Steps
If you are an experienced public practice Manager or senior client-facing accountant looking for a role with portfolio ownership, commercial upside and a clear pathway toward Client Director, please apply now.
 
For a confidential discussion, contact Shaun at Minchin Recruitment:
hello@minchinrecruitment.com.au
(07) 3733 3544
 
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