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Senior Manager | Business Services & Advisory
Salary: $160,000–$190,000 + superannuation + performance-based incentives
Location: Brisbane or Canberra
Work style: Permanent full-time | Hybrid: three days in the office and two days WFH per week

Why This Role
Bring together client advisory, people leadership and commercial judgement in a hybrid Senior Manager role with influence across the practice.

This opportunity offers responsibility for complex client engagements, developing accountants, and supporting the continued growth of an established accounting and advisory firm. Close collaboration with Partners provides support on challenging matters and a voice in decisions about client service, systems and business development.

A structured pathway to partnership is available for high-performing individuals, making this an opportunity for an experienced leader seeking a longer-term future within the firm.

The position can be based in either Brisbane or Canberra, with three office days and two WFH days each week.

The Role
Take ownership of client relationships and engagement delivery while helping the team produce accurate, timely and commercially useful work.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as their primary contact for tax and business advisory matters
• Advising on business structuring, tax planning and compliance
• Leading advisory engagements covering forecasting, cash flow management and business growth strategies
• Reviewing financial statements and tax returns across companies, trusts, partnerships, superannuation funds and high-net-worth individuals
• Researching complex tax issues and communicating practical recommendations
• Managing workflow, priorities and the quality of client delivery
• Coaching accountants, providing constructive feedback and developing technical and client service capability
• Working with Partners on the firm’s strategic direction and growth
• Identifying opportunities to expand client services and build relationships through referrals and networking
• Improving processes and evaluating technology and automation opportunities

About Our Client
Our client is an established accounting and business advisory firm with offices in Brisbane and Canberra.

The practice brings together accounting, tax, bookkeeping and business advisory services, supporting clients through business establishment, acquisition, growth and succession. Its broader offering includes SMSFs, asset protection, management reporting and outsourced CFO services.

A collaborative culture encourages continuous learning, feedback and practical improvements. Accountants work closely with senior leaders, with an emphasis on technical quality, clear advice and long-term client relationships.

What You’ll Bring

• Completed CA or CPA qualification
• At least five years’ experience in a senior accounting or advisory role, supported by a strong Australian public practice background
• Deep knowledge of Australian taxation and business services compliance
• Proven experience managing client relationships and complex engagements
• Ability to lead, mentor and develop accountants
• Confidence translating technical issues into clear, commercially relevant advice
• Experience identifying advisory and business development opportunities
• Strong organisational skills and sound professional judgement
• Confidence using accounting software and modern business technology

Experience advising SMEs and high-net-worth individuals, preparing technical advice and managing engagement risks will be highly regarded.

What’s On Offer

• $160,000–$190,000 + superannuation
• Performance-based incentives
• Brisbane or Canberra office location
• Two WFH days and three office days per week
• Structured pathway to partnership for high-performing individuals
• Regular training and direct Partner mentoring
• Responsibility across client advisory, team development and practice improvement
• Diverse accounting, taxation and business advisory engagements
• Collaborative team environment that values work-life balance
• Contemporary office, technology and systems

Next Steps
If you are an experienced Manager or Senior Manager seeking broader leadership responsibility and a long-term opportunity, please submit your resume.

A cover letter is encouraged but optional.

For a confidential discussion, contact Shaun at Minchin Recruitment:
hello@minchinrecruitment.com.au
(07) 3733 3544

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