Business Services Client Manager paying $160K

Clark Miller; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home 1 day/week

Study support

Collaborative culture

Canberra office

Job summary

Clark Miller in Canberra is seeking a Business Services Client Manager to lead a portfolio of SME and family group clients, delivering strategic advice, technical oversight and people leadership. You will review financial statements, tax returns and BAS across entities, providing structuring and cash flow guidance while coaching a team of accountants.

The role offers up to $160,000 salary, one remote day per week, paid study support and a collaborative culture in a modern, cloud-based practice.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified with 6+ years’ public practice experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of Australian tax and compliance across entities.
• Proven leadership experience, including reviewing work and managing a team.
• Commercially minded with ability to build consultative client relationships.
• Confident using Xero and cloud-based tools (Xero Practice Manager, FYI Docs, Class).

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of SME and family group clients.
• Review financial statements, income tax returns, BAS and other compliance across entities.
• Provide commercial and strategic advice on structuring, tax planning and cash flow management.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of accountants.
• Oversee workflow, deadlines and client communication to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with partners to grow client relationships and firm growth.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Financial statement review

Tax planning

Public practice

Education

CA or CPA qualified

Tools

Xero

Xero Practice Manager

FYI Docs

Class

Job description

Business Services Client Manager paying $160K

The Firm
Our client is a fast-growing, forward-thinking accounting and advisory firm based in Canberra, with 4 partners and a team of 40. They are a values-driven, high-performing practice known for delivering quality compliance and advisory services to SME and family group clients.
The firm is fully cloud-based on Xero and offers the scale to work on quality clients, while remaining small enough that your contribution is genuinely seen and valued.

The Role
As Business Services Manager, you will lead a portfolio of SME and family group clients, delivering strategic advice, technical oversight and people leadership. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a diverse portfolio of successful SMEs and complex family group structures
• Reviewing financial statements, income tax returns, BAS and other compliance work across companies, trusts and SMSFs
• Providing commercial and strategic advice on structuring, tax planning and cash flow management
• Leading, coaching and developing a team of accountants, fostering growth and accountability
• Overseeing workflow, team deadlines and client communication to deliver timely, high-quality outcomes
• Working closely with the partners to grow client relationships and contribute to the firm’s continued growth

About You

• CA or CPA qualified, with 6+ years’ public practice experience
• Strong technical knowledge of Australian tax and compliance across a range of entity types
• Proven leadership experience, including reviewing work and managing a team
• Commercially minded, with the ability to build strong, consultative client relationships
• Confident using Xero and cloud-based tools such as Xero Practice Manager, FYI Docs and Class
• Proactive, accountable and committed to delivering excellent work

What’s on Offer

• Salary package of up to $160,000
• One day a week working from home
• Paid study support
• A collaborative, inclusive culture within a growing firm
• Canberra office location

Additional information

• Xero based accounting firm
• Annual 20% bonus