Accounting Manager

Rda Accountants And Advisors; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RDA Group in Adelaide seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to run the accounting team, report to the Head of Accounting, and ensure timely delivery of client work. You will manage monthly billing, sign off on complex compliance and advisory engagements, and guide the team to maintain high-quality standards.

You will bring CA/CPA credentials with 6+ years in Australian public practice, strong SMSF and trusts expertise, and a proven ability to meet deadlines while driving commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification is essential.
• Six+ years in Australian public practice with leadership experience.
• Strong technical knowledge across individuals, companies, trusts and SMSFs.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and billing targets through planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan team capacity, schedule jobs and deliver the monthly billing plan.
• Guide the team through technical roadblocks and key decisions.
• Review and sign off compliance and advisory work to ensure accuracy.
• Manage client communication to deliver exceptional service.
• Deliver advisory work that drives tangible client outcomes.
• Develop training plans and align the team with common goals.
• Collaborate with the Head of Accounting and wider group to close jobs and escalate only when needed.
• Build and roll out processes to keep the team performing at their best.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Client communication

Commercial judgement

Technical accounting

SMSF knowledge

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

RDA Group is an Adelaide-based advisory group working with more than 2000 business owners, families and investors across Australia. For over 4 decades, we've helped our clients structure, grow and protect their wealth. Our team brings together accountants, tax specialists, financial modellers and data analysts, alongside trusted partners, so our advice goes well beyond compliance. We work across four areas: Accounting & Compliance, Business Growth, Family & Wealth, and Finance & Assets.

About the role

You'll run the accounting team day to day, so our Head of Accounting can focus on the bigger picture. You own the results: jobs done on time, the monthly billing plan hit, quality held and clients looked after. You'll report to the Head of Accounting and work closely with the wider RDA Group team.

Key responsibilities

Plan team capacity, schedule jobs and deliver the monthly billing plan

Help the team through technical roadblocks and key decisions so work keeps moving

Review and sign off compliance and advisory work and set the standard for accuracy and presentation

Manage client communication so every touchpoint is a great one

Deliver advisory work that gets real commercial results for clients

Build training and development plans and keep the team working toward the same goals

Work across the accounting team, the Head of Accounting and the wider group to close jobs and elevate only what needs escalating

Build and roll out the processes that keep the team performing at its best

About you

CA or CPA qualification

Six or more years in Australian public practice, including at least two years leading or reviewing a team

Strong technical knowledge across individuals, companies, trusts and SMSFs

A track record of hitting deadlines and billing targets through good planning, not overtime

Clear, precise communication, both verbal and written

Commercial judgement: you see the client outcome, not just the task

A competitive salary of $150k to $180k plus super

Performance-linked reward tied to team results

A pathway to Head of Accounting as the group grows

Director-level mentoring in tax, structuring and family office work

A sharp, driven team that backs each other

Unlock job insights

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Accounting Manager?
• Have you completed a certified practising accountant (CPA) qualification?
• Have you completed a qualification in accounting?

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