The People Group is hiring a Client Manager - Accounting (Australia)

Through innovative digital solutions and customer-centric AI, Sleek simplifies back-office operations for emerging small businesses. We empower Entrepreneurs to reclaim time, focusing on business growth and customer relationships. With a global surge in entrepreneurial activity, we're pioneering in a highly promising sector. We operate 3 core business segments: Corporate Secretary: Revolutionizing company incorporation, secretarial processes, and administrative tasks through custom digital platforms. We lead Singapore's market with approximately 5% of new business incorporations. Accounting & Bookkeeping: Transforming traditional accounting practices using proprietary ledger technology, AI tools, and exceptional service quality. FinTech payments: Addressing key entrepreneurial challenges by providing comprehensive digital banking services for new enterprises. Sleek was established in 2017 and now serves around 15,000 customers across Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the UK, maintaining a dynamic startup culture with approximately 500 staff. We've secured Series B financing following >70% compound annual revenue growth over five years. Sleek has been recognized by The Financial Times, The Straits Times, Forbes, and LinkedIn as a leading growth company in Asia. Supported by top-tier investors, we're positioned to become one of Singapore's few cash flow positive, technology-enabled unicorns. We are seeking a Client Manager (Australia) passionate about our mission and outcomes. Mission: Manage a client portfolio, ensuring high-quality accounting and tax service delivery. Lead a team of accountants to achieve superior client satisfaction. Outcomes: - Provide accounting and tax services to Australian startup and SME clients - Represent clients in Australian Taxation Office interactions - Prepare and submit Business Activity Statements - Prepare and submit tax returns - Supervise remote bookkeeping operations - Provide strategic accounting and taxation guidance - Recruit, develop, and mentor accounting team members Requirements include minimum 5 years team management experience servicing Australian clients, likely based in the PHILIPPINES. Ideal candidate demonstrates: - Team management capabilities - SME client portfolio management - Exceptional communication skills We value specific behavioral attributes: Ownership: Demonstrating reliability, proactive problem-solving, and accountability. Humility: Embracing continuous learning, open-mindedness, and collaborative potential. Structured Thinking: Applying sound judgment across complex, multi-layered business environments. Data-Driven Approach: Leveraging comprehensive customer insights for strategic decision-making. Tech + Services Savvy: Excited by technological automation and scalable service models. Problem-Solving Skills: Quickly diagnosing and resolving operational challenges. Interview Process: - Screening Interview (30 minutes) - Career Deep Dive (60 minutes) - Behavioral Assessment (60 minutes) - Reference Verification Background Screening: Comprehensive checks including: - Educational verification - Criminal history - Political exposure - Financial background Benefits: - Inclusive, humble workplace culture - Full remote work flexibility - Competitive compensation - Personal growth opportunities - Employee share ownership potential As a certified B Corp, we're committed to sustainable, socially responsible business practices, having planted over 29,271 trees and saved 7 tons of paper through digital processing.