Accounting Firm - Manager/Senior Manager

Lawson Delaney; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Delaney in Melbourne is seeking a Business Services Manager/Senior Manager to lead the Business Services Team and deliver accounting services to your allocated clients. Reporting into the Principal you will provide leadership by managing a team of technically strong accountants to service a portfolio around $1 million.

You will be involved in staff support, client relationships, compliance and business development, with advancement and learning opportunities throughout your time with the

Qualifications

• 7+ years in public practice.
• Experience leading a team and client portfolio.
• Familiar with workflow planning, budgeting, KPI tracking, financial reporting.
• Xero experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Business Services Team.
• Manage relationships with allocated clients and ensure service quality.
• Support staff, oversee compliance and drive business development.
• Identify new opportunities for the firm.

Skills

Leadership

Client liaison

Workflow planning

Budgeting

KPI tracking

Financial statement analysis

Cashflow monitoring

Financial reporting

Tools

Xero

Job description

The purpose of the role of Business Services Manager/Senior Manager is to manage and co-ordinate the Business Services Team and deliver accounting services to your allocated Business Services clients.

The Opportunity

Reporting into the Principal you will provide leadership by managing a team of technically strong, intelligent accountants to help service a portfolio of around $1 million. You will get involved in everything like supporting staff, managing client relationships, compliance and business developing. As always with this firm, there will be advancement and learning opportunities throughout your time there.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• At least 7 years' public practice experience.
• Use the leadership experience you have gained over the last couple of years to help your team and your client portfolio achieve their goals.
• If you have exposure to workflow planning, budgeting, KPI tracking, Financial statement analysis, cashflow monitoring, and financial reporting.
• Conduct workflow meetings every week
• Liaise with clients on the phone and in person
• Identify new opportunities for the firm
• Xero experience is vital

Lawson Delaney is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Through initiatives such as a 'Skilled Workplace' Mental Health First Aid Australia accreditation and a needs-based flexibility model, we are loud and proud about promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.