Accounting Senior Manager - Business Services

at; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Manager to join their public practice team. The role involves mentoring junior accountants, managing compliance and advisory engagements, and developing strong client relationships. Candidates should have over 7 years of public accounting experience, strong technical skills, and the ability to foster team talent. The firm offers a hybrid work environment and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

BlueRock public holidays

Free weekly lunches

24/7 wellbeing support

Growth and promotion opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• 7+ years of public practice accounting experience.
• Strong proficiency in tax and consulting engagements.
• Experience mentoring junior accountants.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach junior staff.
• Develop client relationships and deliver high-quality service.
• Manage compliance and advisory engagements.

Skills

Public practice accounting

Tax proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Xero

Mentorship

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Organisational skills

Job description

Accounting Senior Manager - Business Services

BlueRock was created to be different to other firms – a disruptor by nature, and a multidisciplinary firm that is changing the way people and clients view professional services. From day one, that has been a central element that has attracted both clients and people to it.

We love what we do, and we understand how to attract and retain the best talent and clients. From a disruptive startup, BlueRock has grown quickly to become a national business, recognized on Top 100 lists and as a ‘Great Place to Work’ company for many years.

About the Role

We are looking for an aspirational Senior Manager to join our growing public practice team alongside other entrepreneurial and commercially minded rockstars. This permanent, full-time opportunity plays a key role in BlueRock's growth and success and allows you to partner with some of the most entrepreneurial business owners.

About BlueRock Accounting

At BlueRock, we’re not just accountants – we’re business growth partners. Our multidisciplinary team offers unrivaled support in Tax Advisory, Business Advisory, Cloud Accounting & Analytics, Corporate Advisory, Startup Advisory, Grants & Incentives, and Private Client Advisory.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Manager, you will be:

• Investing your time and knowledge into our up and coming rockstars through genuine coaching and mentoring.
• Joining an already high performing team, helping two Directors further develop and grow a client list that provide ongoing projects and consulting opportunities for you and the team.
• Utilising your networks and/or working on your own business development skills, with great support from the BlueRock leadership group.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, including regularly meeting with clients.
• Collaborating with our Accounting supervisor and manager group and contributing to the program.
• Pro-actively seeking opportunities where added value or additional products and services can be provided to the client & collaborating with other divisions within BlueRock on such engagements.
• Managing both compliance and advisory/consulting engagements including cash flow forecasting, business acquisition/sale and specialist tax advice.

Requirements

We want to hear from people who have:

• 7+ years of public practice accounting.
• Strong technical proficiency in tax and consulting/modelling engagements including budgeting, cash flow forecasting & evaluations.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and strong Xero skills.
• Experience being a mentor and coach for junior and graduate accountants.
• Excellent knowledge of the taxation legislation.
• Proven leadership in coaching and developing team talent, empowering junior staff to reach their potential.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, earning the trust of clients and consistently delivering high-quality service.
• A collaborative, influential communicator who connects colleagues and shares expertise across the business.
• Strategic thinking - proactively identifies opportunities to enhance client outcomes and drive business success.
• Outstanding organisational skills, balancing complex priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Integrity and sound judgment, providing clear guidance that colleagues and clients can rely on.

Benefits

Our people love to work for us, here’s why!

• We have our very own BlueRock public holidays to give our people the day off, on us!
• Free weekly lunches, awesome social events, and an amazing headquarters in the CBD.
• Access to 24/7 wellbeing, medical and safety support through our wellbeing partner, Sonder.
• Receive mentoring and coaching from industry leaders
• We are known for creating plenty of opportunities for growth and promotion.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace culture centred on meaningful work, wellbeing and fun.
• We believe in work-life integration and offer a hybrid model that includes both in-office and remote work options.

BlueRock is a workplace committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, citizenship, colour, disability, gender and gender identity, marital status, nationality, race, sexual orientation, or veteran status.