Business Services Manager

H.U. Partners; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

H.U. Partners in the Greater Adelaide Area is seeking a Business Services Manager to lead accounting and business advisory services for a diverse client portfolio. The role includes reviewing financial statements and tax returns, ensuring compliance, and mentoring staff while promoting cloud-based solutions such as Xero.

The candidate will collaborate with partners to enhance client relationships, support growth, and maintain high-quality service standards in a dynamic, client-focused firm.

Qualifications

• Strong Accounting and Finance skills with compliance experience.
• Budgeting and cash flow analysis for business clients.
• Advanced analytics to interpret financial data and advise clients.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and workload coordination.
• Professional accreditation (CA/CPA) preferred and cloud familiarity with Xero.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of accounting and advisory services for client portfolios.
• Review financial statements and tax returns; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Mentor staff, allocate workloads, and support development.
• Advise on budgeting and cash flow management; drive cloud adoption (Xero).

Skills

Budgeting

Cash flow analysis

Financial statement prep

Tax compliance

Team management

Client communication

Education

Accounting degree

CA/CPA accreditation

Tools

Xero

Job description

Company Description

H.U. Partners is a forward-thinking full-service accounting firm that challenges conventional business practices to find better ways of working. The team maintains active engagement with the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and The Taxation Institute of Australia, supporting strong professional standards and ongoing development.

H.U. Partners has extensive experience helping clients transition from traditional desktop accounting systems to cloud-based solutions, particularly as Xero Gold Partners. The firm provides a wide range of compliance services, including tax returns for individuals, businesses, and self-managed superannuation funds, offering comprehensive support to diverse clients. Team members work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, professional growth, and client-focused service.

Role Description

The Business Services Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Adelaide Area. This role oversees the delivery of accounting and business advisory services, including managing client portfolios, reviewing financial statements and tax returns, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The Business Services Manager will lead and mentor team members, allocate workloads, and support staff development while maintaining high-quality service standards. Daily responsibilities include analyzing client financial performance, advising on budgeting and cash flow management, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and adopt cloud-based accounting solutions such as Xero. The role also involves collaborating with partners and other stakeholders to enhance client relationships, support business growth, and contribute to firm-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong Accounting and Finance skills, with experience in compliance work and preparation/review of financial statements and tax returns.
• Proficiency in Budgeting and financial planning, including cash flow analysis and forecasting for business clients.
• Advanced Analytical Skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide practical business recommendations.
• Proven Team Management capabilities, including leading staff, mentoring junior team members, and coordinating workloads.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional accreditation (e.g., CA/CPA) is highly regarded.
• Experience with cloud-based accounting platforms (ideally Xero) and comfort with technology-driven process improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly to clients.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines.