Ready to lead a team, drive advisory outcomes, and step into Associate Director within 12–24 months?

Join MGI South Queensland — a values-driven, mid-tier advisory and accounting firm that blends tradition with innovation to deliver true impact for clients and career-defining opportunities for our people.

About MGI South Queensland

We are more than just accountants. With a 100+ year legacy and a reputation for deep client relationships, MGI South QLD is a multi-service advisory firm offering strategic business coaching, outsourced CFO services, audit and assurance, financial management, and more.

We partner with a diverse client base across industries such as hospitality, medical, construction, agribusiness, e-commerce, and not-for-profits, and are proud to be part of MGI Australasia and the global MGI Worldwide network.

Why This Role?

Due to ongoing growth in our Business and Taxation Advisory division, we are seeking a confident, collaborative, and commercially minded Manager ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. This is a genuine pathway opportunity for the right person to become Associate Director within 1–2 years.

You’ll do more than manage compliance — you’ll drive forward-thinking solutions across cash flow, forecasting, budgeting, management reporting, and strategic advisory services that help our clients grow with clarity.

What You’ll Do

Lead and inspire a growing team of professionals across business services and advisory
Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality compliance and advisory outcomes
Identify business improvement opportunities and deliver strategic projects
Coach and develop team members, fostering high performance and accountability
Collaborate with Partners and Directors on firm-wide strategic initiatives
Support innovation and process improvement across client and internal systems

About You

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring strong leadership, commercial acumen, and a passion for delivering true client value through advisory.

Public practice experience (minimum 7+ years)
Proven team leadership and people management capability
Strong technical grounding in business services and tax
Confident communicator who builds trusted relationships
Commercially astute and advisory-driven mindset
CA/CPA qualified
SMSF knowledge (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer

Clear pathway to Associate Director within 2 years
Financial and leave support for professional development
Life and income protection insurance under our group policy
Opportunities for national event participation and leadership exposure
Flexible hybrid work model and newly refurbished CBD office with premium facilities
Reward and recognition program
Community Service Leave for volunteering
Regular team and firm-wide social events

You thrive in collaborative environments, are energised by mentoring others, and are looking for a firm that matches your ambition with clear pathways and professional support.

How to apply

Submit your CV and a cover letter telling us about your qualifications, leadership experience, and what inspires you about the opportunity at MGI South Queensland.

For more information, reach out to Amy Pearman at recruit@mgisq.com.au

MGI South Qld Pty Ltd

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