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• Lead and develop a high-performing team in a collaborative, growth-focused environment
• Build strong client relationships and deliver strategic commercial advice
• Real opportunity to influence, innovate, and advance your career

About Pitcher Partners

Pitcher Partners Newcastle and Hunter is part of a leading network of independent professional advisory firms – the 9th largest advisory network in Australia. We’re known for our personal service, quality advice, and innovative, dynamic workplace. Our clients include middle-market businesses, privately owned, foreign controlled, government entities, not-for-profits, and high net wealth individuals. We pride ourselves on building genuine relationships and delivering the highest level of service and attention. Our clients’ successes are personal to us.

Why join us?

At Pitcher Partners, we believe success is better shared. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Genuine relationships and support: Work closely with partners and subject matter experts in a culture that values authenticity, opportunity, and fun.
• Growth and learning: Benefit from development programs, leadership training, conferences, secondments (locally and globally), and study support.
• Flexibility and wellbeing: Enjoy true work-life balance with flexible work arrangements, yearly well-being days, paid parental leave, volunteering leave, and a physical pursuit subsidy. Our modern offices are ergonomic, collaborative, and close to public transport.

About the role

As a Senior Manager in our PBFA division, you’ll manage a diverse portfolio of clients – from family businesses to private companies and high-net-worth individuals – while leading and developing a talented team. You’ll focus on advisory and client relationships, coaching and developing your team, and driving strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, delivering high-quality service and commercial insight
• Leading and empowering team members through effective delegation and clear communication
• Managing daily team operations, workflow, resource allocation, deadlines, budgets, and billing
• Providing sophisticated, accurate advice on accounting, tax, and business advisory matters
• Overseeing completion and review of client work, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Driving improvement opportunities for clients and the firm, supporting strategic priorities
• Coaching, technical training, and career development for team members
• Participating in recruitment, onboarding, and resourcing decisions

About you

You’re a motivated professional with:

• At least 9 years’ practical experience in public accounting plus CA qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role, overseeing administration functions, budgets, resource deployment, and quality output
• Ability to perform highly complex projects/assignments for partners and conduct detailed reviews with minimal oversight
• A commercial approach to client service and strong business acumen
• Maturity and professionalism, aligned with the firm’s values, policies, and image
• Excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative mindset

How to apply

Please click “Apply” to submit your CV along with a concise cover letter detailing your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the position requirements. For more information, contact Human Resources by email at [email protected].