Accounting Manager – Public Practice

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Manage a portfolio of SME clients, ensuring the prompt and high-quality provision of accounting and tax services.

• Lead a team of both junior and senior accountants to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.

• Deliver accounting and tax services to a selection of Australian startup and SME clients.

• Communicate with the ATO on behalf of clients.

• Prepare and submit BAS.

• Prepare and submit tax returns.

• Supervise and oversee remote bookkeeping clients.

• Advise and engage clients on various accounting and taxation issues.

• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a team of like-minded accountants.

⛳️ Requirements

• We seek an Accounting Manager who is enthusiastic about the Mission and Outcomes outlined below.

• Mission:

• Oversee a portfolio of SME clients, ensuring the timely and high-quality delivery of accounting and tax services, while leading a team of junior and senior accountants to achieve high client satisfaction.

• Outcomes:

• - Provide accounting and tax services to a portfolio of Australian startup and SME clients.

• - Communicate with the ATO on behalf of clients.

• - Prepare and submit BAS.

• - Prepare and submit tax returns.

• - Supervise and oversee remote bookkeeping clients.

• - Advise and engage clients on various accounting and taxation issues.

• - Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a team of like-minded accountants.

• To succeed in this role, you should have a minimum of 5 years of experience managing a team of accountants serving Australian clients.

• We are looking for someone with experience in the following areas:

• - Team management, including hiring, training, and developing ambitious accountants.

• - Managing a portfolio of SME clients with responsibilities that range from bookkeeping to taxation services.

• - Excellent client communication skills and the ability to organize service delivery.

• Cultural fit is also crucial at Sleek, and we will be assessing candidates based on their proven track record of demonstrating the following attributes in their recent roles:

• Ownership: This reflects reliability and fosters trust within the team. We operate quickly and need assurance that everyone will follow through to completion and proactively assist in overcoming challenges. Accountability is paramount to us.

• Humility: Recognizing the vast amount we do not know, humility promotes open-mindedness to feedback and a willingness to learn from others. It encourages collaboration and cultivates a positive work environment, serving as a key component of self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

• Structured Thinking: Our business is intricate with multiple layers (various services, countries, and cultures). Whether you are more analytical or creative, showcasing sound judgment is essential to us. It ensures that solutions are practical and balance the needs of the organization, team, and customers.

• Data-driven: We are a data-rich organization with approximately 15,000 small customers. Each decision we make can affect many more individuals than we realize, making it vital to utilize sound data to support our strategies and assess the success of our initiatives.

• Tech + Services Savvy: We operate as a tech-enabled services business, automating traditional manual processes while delighting customers. You will thrive if you understand and are excited about leveraging software to scale a business.

• Problem Solving: This role requires quick thinking to identify, diagnose, and resolve production issues promptly, minimizing downtime. You will apply your strong infrastructure and development skills during post-incident reviews to uncover the root causes of failures and prevent future issues.

• The Interview Process:

• The selected candidate will go through the following interview stages, with the entire process expected to take no longer than 3 weeks from start to finish.

• The format of the interviews will depend on your location and the position.

• Screening Interview:

• A ~30-minute discussion with a Talent Acquisition Lead to review the role and your background.

• Career Deep Dive:

• A ~60-minute discussion with the Hiring Manager, exploring your last 1-2 roles in greater detail.

• Behavioural Fit Assessment:

• A ~60-minute conversation with a member of the HR or leadership team, examining some of your recent work situations to understand your thinking and working style.

• Offer + Reference Interviews:

• We will extend a verbal or email-based non-binding offer, followed by brief phone or video calls with your references.

• Requirement for Background Screening:

• Please note that Sleek is a regulated entity and is required to conduct various levels of background checks on staff depending on their role.

• This may include using external vendors to verify the following:

• - Your educational background.

• - Any criminal history.

• - Any political exposure.

• - Any bankruptcy or adverse credit history.

• We will seek your consent prior to conducting these checks. Depending on your role at Sleek, a negative result from any of these checks may prevent you from passing probation.

• By submitting a job application, you confirm that you have read and agreed to our Data Privacy Statement for Candidates, available at sleek.com.

🏝️ Benefits

• Additional perks of working at Sleek include:

• Humility and Kindness: Humility is a fundamental quality we seek in our hires, fostering a culture where we do not take ourselves too seriously and can share a laugh. Kindness is equally vital, as we are dedicated to creating and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Flexibility: You will have the opportunity to work from home five days a week. If you need to adjust your start time to accommodate family or other commitments, we are flexible, as long as you complete your work and communicate proactively. You may also work fully remotely from anywhere in the world for one month each year.

• Financial Benefits: We offer competitive market salaries and generous paid time off and holiday schedules. Certain employees at Sleek are also eligible for our employee share ownership plan, allowing them to participate in the success of our remarkable growth trajectory as we strive to list on a prominent stock exchange in the Asia Pacific region.

• Personal Growth: You will have significant responsibility and autonomy at Sleek, moving quickly to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and grow. We offer a variety of training programs, both internal and external. We are also at the forefront of utilizing AI in our industry and are establishing a regional center of AI excellence. Our goal is for you to leave Sleek as a more well-rounded individual and professional.

• Sleek proudly holds B Corp certification. Since our inception in 2017, we have been committed to building Sleek as a force for good. In just over five years, we have joined a community of industry leaders like Patagonia, Ben & Jerry's, and P&G, who are fostering an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. We have planted over 29,271 trees to reforest our ecosystem and saved 7 tons of paper from landfills by processing over 1.4 million pages through SleekSign. Our aim is to achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2030.