Accounting Supervisor - Business Services & Advisory

Bentleys SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Income Protection

Flexible Working Arrangements

Paid Parental Leave

Years of Service Recognition

Gym discounts

Annual Health Screening

Professional memberships and subscript

Job summary

Bentleys SA is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to lead the Business Services and Advisory team in Adelaide, Australia. You will oversee client engagements, mentor staff and deliver high-quality advice across a diverse portfolio, with a clear path to Manager and leadership opportunities.

Working with Managers and Partners, you will review financial statements, tax returns and compliance work, coordinate workflow, and actively contribute to business development while supporting a high-performing

Qualifications

• CA qualified (or nearing completion) with strong commitment to professional excellence
• Minimum 4-6 years' experience in Australian public practice
• Demonstrated experience reviewing work and mentoring team members
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation and business advisory services
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver exceptional service
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills
• Motivated to progress toward Manager and leadership responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and build strong, trusted relationships
• Review financial statements, income tax returns and compliance work across complex structures
• Coordinate workflow, deadlines and resource allocation across engagements
• Supervise, coach and develop accountants and senior accountants
• Review work completed by team members and provide technical guidance
• Support Managers and Partners in business development and client retention initiatives
• Identify risks, opportunities and value-added advisory outcomes for clients
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and best-practice processes

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationship management

Communication

Organisational skills

Commercially minded

Education

CA qualified (or nearing completion)

Job description

Accounting Supervisor - Business Services & Advisory

Join a high-performing Adelaide CBD firm where you'll lead people, drive client outcomes, and build the skills expected of a future Manager.

Why make the move?

Lead from the front - Take responsibility for workflow, quality, mentoring and client delivery

Build your management capability - Gain hands on experience across team leadership, client management and commercial decision-making

Make a genuine impact - Influence client outcomes while helping develop the next generation of accountants

Grow your career with confidence - Clear progression pathway supported by ongoing learning, mentoring and professional development

The Opportunity

Bentleys SA/NT is a leading advisory and accounting firm with a reputation for delivering practical advice that helps clients achieve better business outcomes.

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a Supervisor to join our Business Services and Advisory team. This role is ideal for an experienced Senior Accountant ready to take the next step into leadership or an existing Supervisor seeking greater opportunity and client exposure.

Working closely with Managers and Partners, you'll oversee client engagements, supervise team members, review work, and provide trusted advice to a diverse portfolio of clients across industries including agribusiness, manufacturing, transport, professional services and privately owned businesses.

What You'll Be Doing

Manage a portfolio of clients and build strong, trusted relationships

Review financial statements, income tax returns and compliance work across complex structures

Coordinate workflow, deadlines and resource allocation across engagements

Supervise, coach and develop accountants and senior accountants

Review work completed by team members and provide technical guidance

Support Managers and Partners in business development and client retention initiatives

Identify risks, opportunities and value-added advisory outcomes for clients

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and best-practice processes

What Sets You Apart

CA qualified (or nearing completion) with strong commitment to professional excellence

Minimum 4-6 years' experience in Australian public practice

Demonstrated experience reviewing work and mentoring team members

Strong knowledge of Australian taxation and business advisory services

Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver exceptional service

Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills

Commercially minded and solutions-focused

Motivated to progress toward Manager and leadership responsibilities

What You'll Get in Return

A clear and supported pathway to Manager

Exposure to complex and diverse client engagements

Direct access to senior leaders, Managers and Partners

Ongoing technical and professional development

A collaborative and high-performing team culture

Modern Adelaide CBD office and flexible work practices

Access to employee benefits, wellbeing initiatives and social programs

Why Bentleys?

At Bentleys, we believe great leaders are developed through opportunity, support and experience. Our Supervisors play a critical role in developing our people, maintaining quality standards and delivering exceptional client outcomes.

You'll join a firm that values technical excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement while providing the support, training and exposure needed to progress your career.

Whether your goal is to become a Manager, strengthen your leadership capabilities, or broaden your advisory expertise, Bentleys provides the platform to help you achieve it.

This role is based in Adelaide, Australia. Full working rights are required.

Perks and benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Income Protection
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Paid Parental Leave
• Years of Service Recognition
• Gym discounts
• Annual Health Screening
• Professional memberships and subscriptions

Bentleys is an international network of advisory and accounting firms, boasting a team of over 700 skilled professionals, led by 80 partners across 18 locations in Australia and NZ.

Thinking ahead: It's what we have done for over 60 years

We provide accounting, audit and assurance, business advisory, corporate recovery and financial planning services, as well as superannuation advice, trusts and estates planning and taxation consulting.

We provide services to family business, small to medium business, listed entities, professionals, high net-worth individuals and government.