Accounting Manager | Professional Services

Talentify Partners Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional development

Diverse client portfolio

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Talentify Partners Pty in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead client relationships, oversee a portfolio of clients and contribute to the development of a high-performing team.

Working with senior leaders, you will enhance technical capabilities, provide advisory input on accounting and taxation, and drive quality financial reporting across diverse client bases.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification.
• Several years' experience in public practice or professional services.
• Proven experience managing a client portfolio.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and taxation.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive approach with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Genuine interest in developing people and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients delivering accounting and business advisory services.
• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements and tax returns.
• Provide technical guidance on complex accounting and taxation matters.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Manage workflow, deadlines and team performance.
• Review work prepared by junior and intermediate accountants, mentoring them.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and service delivery.
• Collaborate with Partners and senior leadership on client matters.

Skills

Portfolio management

Accounting & taxation knowledge

Mentoring junior staff

Client relationship building

Communication skills

Prioritisation & multi-tasking

Proactive approach

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Accounting Manager | Professional Services

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a highly regarded professional services firm seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional looking to take ownership of client relationships, oversee a portfolio of clients and play an important role in the development of a team.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success of the practice while continuing to develop your technical, commercial and leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounting and business advisory services.
• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements and tax returns.
• Provide technical guidance and advice on complex accounting and taxation matters.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Manage workflow, deadlines and team performance.
• Review work prepared by junior and intermediate accountants, providing mentoring and guidance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance service delivery.
• Work closely with Partners and senior leadership on client and business matters.

About You

• CA or CPA qualification.
• Several years' experience within a public practice or professional services environment.
• Proven experience managing a client portfolio.
• Strong technical knowledge across accounting and taxation.
• Experience reviewing work and mentoring junior team members.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A genuine interest in developing people and building client relationships.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to a diverse and interesting client portfolio.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and investment in your growth.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a growing practice.