19th October, 2026
Manager / Senior Manager | Business Services
Salary: $150,000 to $180,000 + superannuation + performance-based incentives
Location: Milton, Brisbane
Work style: Permanent full-time | Hybrid with three office days and two WFH days per week
Why This Role
Combine client advisory, people leadership, and commercial judgement in a Manager or Senior Manager role with direct Partner access.
Take responsibility for complex engagements, develop accountants and contribute to the continued growth of an established accounting and advisory firm. The position offers a voice in decisions about client service, business development and how work is delivered.
A structured pathway to partnership is available for high-performing individuals. For an experienced leader seeking a longer-term future within a firm, this combines meaningful responsibility with regular office collaboration and two WFH days each week.
The Role
Lead client relationships and engagement delivery while helping accountants produce accurate, timely and commercially useful work.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing a client portfolio and acting as the 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, deadlines and technical quality across engagements
- Coaching accountants through constructive feedback, technical guidance and clear expectations
- Maintaining effective communication and collaboration across the team
- Working with Partners on strategic priorities and practice growth
- Developing client relationships, identifying additional service needs and contributing to referrals and networking
- Improving processes and evaluating technology and automation opportunities
What You'll Bring - Completed CA or CPA qualification
- At least five years' experience in a senior accounting or advisory role
- Strong Australian public practice experience across business services and tax
- Deep knowledge of Australian taxation and compliance requirements
- Proven ability to manage client relationships and complex engagements
- Experience leading, mentoring and developing accountants
- Confidence translating technical issues into clear, commercially relevant advice
- Strong workflow management, communication and professional judgement
- Business development capability and an ability to identify advisory opportunities
- Confidence using accounting software and modern collaboration tools
- Ability to lead people and maintain consistent client service within a hybrid team
Experience advising SMEs and high-net-worth individuals, preparing technical advice and improving engagement processes will be highly regarded.
Applicants must currently reside in Australia and hold Australian working rights.
What's On Offer - $150,000 to $180,000 + superannuation
- Performance-based incentives
- Milton office location with two WFH 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
- Opportunity to contribute to the firm's strategic direction
- Modern technology and workflow systems
- Collaborative team environment that values work-life balance
About Our Client Our client is an established accounting and business advisory firm with offices in Brisbane and Canberra.
The practice combines 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. Close relationships with senior leaders support technical development, while clear advice and consistent service underpin long-term client relationships.
Next Steps If you are an experienced Manager or Senior Manager seeking advisory depth, team leadership 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
#SCR-shaun-minchin
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