Accounting Manager – Business Services & Taxation

H.U. Partners; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

H.U. Partners is seeking an Accounting Manager to partner with Directors in delivering accounting and taxation services across a varied client portfolio in Adelaide. The role blends hands-on technical work with client engagement, team leadership and advisory responsibilities to enhance service delivery.

You will review financial statements and tax returns, mentor staff, manage workflows and contribute to business development while upholding high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience within an Australian public practice accounting firm.
• CA or CPA qualification.
• Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation, accounting standards and business compliance.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and tax returns.
• Experience managing a portfolio of business clients.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring or supervising accounting staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and confidence managing competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Office; experience with practice management software is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of accounting and taxation services for a diverse client portfolio.
• Review and oversee preparation of financial statements, tax returns, BAS and compliance obligations.
• Provide expert technical advice on accounting, taxation and business matters.
• Lead and mentor accountants and junior team members; review work and provide feedback.
• Manage client relationships, deliver proactive, commercially focused advice and identify new opportunities.
• Oversee workflow, deadlines, budgets and profitability of engagements.
• Collaborate with Directors to achieve operational objectives and drive process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Communication

Team mentorship

Organization

People management

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Office

Accounting practice management software

Job description

Accounting Manager – Business Services & Taxation

As our Accounting Manager, you will work closely with our Directors to oversee the delivery of accounting and taxation services, manage a diverse portfolio of clients and support the ongoing development of our accounting team.

You will play a key role in ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently and within agreed timeframes, while maintaining strong client relationships and identifying opportunities to provide additional value.

This role offers a balance of hands-on technical accounting, client engagement, team leadership and business advisory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Taxation

Review and oversee the preparation of financial statements, income tax returns, BAS and other statutory compliance obligations.

Provide expert technical advice on accounting, taxation and business matters.

Review complex accounting work and ensure accuracy, compliance and quality.

Oversee tax planning and compliance requirements for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant Australian taxation legislation and accounting standards.

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems and efficiencies.

Client Relationship Management

Manage and maintain a portfolio of business and individual clients.

Build strong, long-term relationships by delivering proactive, practical and commercially focused advice.

Act as a key point of contact for client queries and complex accounting matters.

Identify opportunities to support clients with additional accounting, taxation and business advisory services.

Work collaboratively with Directors to deliver outstanding client outcomes.

Supervise, mentor and support accountants and junior team members.

Review work, provide constructive feedback and maintain high professional standards.

Assist with allocating workloads and managing team priorities.

Support staff training, development and ongoing performance improvement.

Foster a positive, collaborative and accountable team culture.

Workflow & Practice Management

Oversee workflow, deadlines and the timely delivery of client work.

Monitor job budgets, work-in-progress, billing and recoverability.

Ensure client engagements are managed efficiently and profitably.

Identify and implement opportunities to streamline internal processes.

Support Directors in achieving operational and business performance objectives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

A minimum of 5 years' experience within an Australian public practice accounting firm.

CA or CPA qualification.

Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation, accounting standards and business compliance.

Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and tax returns.

Experience managing a portfolio of business clients.

Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring or supervising accounting staff.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong organisational abilities and confidence managing competing priorities.

Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Office, with experience using accounting practice management software highly regarded.

A proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong commercial awareness.

Most importantly, you will be someone who takes pride in their work, builds genuine relationships and enjoys being part of a team that works together to achieve great results.