Business Advisory Team Lead — Flexible Work

William Buck; South Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

William Buck is seeking a hands-on leader who will report to a Partner, lead a team, and manage a portfolio of clients across business advisory, compliance and management accounting services. You will own client relationships, oversee workflow, develop the team and deliver practical commercial advice.

You will drive business advisory and compliance work, review financial statements and tax returns, manage budgets and billings, and participate in business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline.
• 3+ years’ management experience.
• Strong experience in business advisory and compliance within professional services.
• Strong client relationship and people leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, commercially minded and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop strong client relationships.
• Provide business advisory support, including process improvement, business planning and strategy.
• Oversee statutory compliance work including financial statements, tax returns, BAS, FBT and company secretarial matters.
• Review work for accuracy and completeness before Partner review.
• Manage workflow, job budgets, WIP, billings and collections.
• Allocate work across the team and monitor progress against deadlines and budgets.
• Lead, coach and develop team members through regular feedback and support.
• Review client budgets, cash flow and year-end tax planning requirements.
• Provide advice on indirect taxes including GST, FBT, payroll tax and stamp duties.
• Prepare and review management reports and client advice.
• Present to clients and contribute to business development activity.

Skills

Client relationships

People leadership

Communication skills

Management experience

Business advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

William Buck is seeking a hands-on leader who will report to a Partner, lead a team, and manage a portfolio of clients across business advisory, compliance and management accounting services. You will own client relationships, oversee workflow, develop the team and deliver practical commercial advice.

You will drive business advisory and compliance work, review financial statements and tax returns, manage budgets and billings, and participate in business development.