Business Services Manager

Atlas Partners; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $130,000 + super

Career progression

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Technical, commercial and leadership –

Annual team events

Job summary

Atlas Partners in Melbourne seeks a Business Services Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of operating businesses and high net worth individuals. You will work closely with Partners, deliver technical outcomes, and mentor the team.

The role emphasizes client management, leadership, and ongoing development of staff, with responsibilities spanning taxation, financial reporting, and advisory services.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years’ Business Services experience in a Chartered or CPA accounting firm.
• CA or CPA qualification with a degree in Accounting or related discipline.
• Strong technical knowledge across financial reporting, taxation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse client portfolio and oversee engagement delivery from start to finish.
• Review financial statements, income tax returns, workpapers and compliance work.
• Advise clients on FBT, Division 7A, CGT, GST and tax planning.
• Research complex accounting and taxation matters and advise Directors.

Skills

Client management

Business development

Leadership

Coaching junior staff

Taxation knowledge

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

About the company

Our client is a well established accounting and advisory practice based in Melbourne’s inner eastern suburbs, with a long history in the market and clients across every state of Australia. The firm is executing an ambitious expansion strategy, growing both organically and through acquisition, with a clear vision to become one of Australia’s most trusted SME professional services firms. Quality, accountability and genuine dedication to client success sit at the heart of how they operate.

The role

As Business Services Manager, you’ll take ownership of a diverse portfolio of operating businesses, high net worth individuals and family groups, working closely with the Partners and senior leadership. This is a role with real responsibility for clients, technical outcomes and people.

Key responsibilities

• Managing a diverse client portfolio and overseeing engagement delivery from start to finish
• Reviewing financial statements, income tax returns, workpapers and compliance work prepared by the team
• Advising clients across FBT, Division 7A, CGT, GST and tax planning
• Researching complex accounting and taxation matters and making recommendations to the Directors
• Managing workflow, WIP, resourcing and competing priorities across the portfolioCoaching, mentoring and developing team members through feedback and on the job guidance
• Building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for additional services
• Contributing to quality, risk management and continuous improvement across the firm

About you

You’re an experienced Business Services professional ready to step into genuine client and team leadership. You’ll bring:

• A minimum of six years’ Business Services experience within a Chartered or CPA accounting firm
• CA or CPA qualification, with a tertiary degree in Accounting or a related discipline
• Strong technical knowledge across financial reporting, taxation and compliance, including preparing and reviewing annual financial statements and tax returns
• A proven track record in client management and business development, with practical, commercially focused advice
• Demonstrated experience reviewing work and coaching junior team members
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Xero and payroll knowledge or certification

What’s on offer

• Salary up to $130,000 + super
• Clear career progression within a fast growing firm
• Additional wellbeing leave and generous parental leave
• Ongoing technical, commercial and leadership development
• A supportive, social culture with regular team events