Manager | Tax Accountant
ESPERANCE & NARROGIN OFFICES | EOI
Are you an experienced Manager or Senior Accountant ready to step up? Seeking more autonomy, meaningful client relationships or a genuine career pathway?
At Byfields Business Advisers, we’re inviting Expressions of Interest from professionals with strong Australian tax and public practice experience who are ready to build their long-term career in one of WA’s thriving regional communities: Narrogin or Esperance.
This is more than a job; it’s a lifestyle move backed by real career progression.
Why Regional WA?
Life in Esperance
If coastal living is calling, Esperance delivers one of Australia’s most stunning backdrops:
World-famous white sand beaches and turquoise waters
Diverse client base across multiple industries
Laid-back lifestyle with strong local amenities and schools
Outdoor lifestyle: surfing, fishing, hiking, and more
A vibrant, growing regional community
This is your chance to combine career progression with an unbeatable coastal lifestyle.
Life in Narrogin
Just a short drive from Perth, Narrogin offers a relaxed, community-focused lifestyle with real career impact:
Strong agribusiness hub, work closely with broadacre farming clients
Affordable housing and short commutes (no traffic!)
Vibrant local cafes, sporting club, and community events
Access to nature reserves, walking trails, and open space
Tight-knit, welcoming community and team where your work truly matters
Perfect for someone who enjoys building long-term client relationships and being embedded in a regional business network.
Why Join Byfields?
We’re WA’s largest CPA-based regional accounting firm, offering the perfect balance of big-firm capability and a small-team culture.
You’ll step into a key client-facing leadership role, working closely with Directors, mentoring staff, and shaping client outcomes across diverse portfolios.
At Byfields, our values of Honesty, Integrity, Respect and Accountability guide everything we do.
With over 100 team members across WA, we offer:
A collaborative, people-first culture
Strong regional client base across agribusiness and SMEs
Modern systems, innovation team and a forward-thinking approach
A workplace where your contribution is genuinely valued
What’s on offer:
5 weeks’ annual leave for genuine work-life balance
Flexible work options, including up to 2 days WFH
Clear career growth and pathway to senior leadership
Balanced workflows designed for busy tax season
Paid CA/CPA fees + structured mentoring
Supportive, down-to-earth team culture
Novated leasing
Competitive salary package, if relocation is required this will be negotiated for the right candidate.
Ongoing technical training and professional development
9-day fortnight available (role dependent & right candidate)
Supportive team structure to handle busy periods with ease
About the Role
As a Manager, you’ll take ownership of a client portfolio while supporting and developing your team.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing and reviewing financial statements and tax returns (companies, trusts, partnerships, individuals)
Assist and engage in special projects, where your innovative thinking and initiative will shine (succession planning, tax planning etc.)
Providing tax compliance and advisory services
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Working closely with Directors on client strategy and growth
Overseeing workflow, deadlines, and team performance
Mentoring and developing junior accountants
Liaise with clients and the ATO on compliance and advisory matters
Manage GST reconciliations and BAS lodgements
About You
We’re specifically seeking professionals with strong Australian public practice experience who can confidently step into a leadership role.
You will bring:
Proven experience in Australian tax and business advisory (essential)
Minimum 4–5+ years in public practice / accounting firm environment
CA/CPA/CTA qualified or in progress
Strong technical skills across tax compliance and financial reporting
Confident client-facing and communication skills
Leadership capability or readiness to step into a manager role
A willingness to relocate or be based in regional WA
Experience or interest in agribusiness is highly regarded (particularly for Narrogin).
Career Progression
This role is designed with the future in mind:
Step into a Manager role with real autonomy
Gain exposure to complex, high-value clients
Develop leadership capability with structured mentoring
Clear leadership pathways to advance based on your goals and performance
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career while enjoying everything regional WA has to offer, we’d love to hear from you.
Submit your Expression of Interest with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining:
Your public practice experience
Your exposure to Australian taxation
Your preferred location: Narrogin, Esperance or either
Ideal start date
We offer various benefits with financial and non-financial options available for the right candidate.
We encourage candidates to apply even if they don't meet all requirements but believe they have the potential to excel in this role.
For more information about who we are and what we do please visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn:
Note: We are expecting a strong response for our advertisement, therefore we are not accepting agency referrals for this role.
