Business Services Manager

Lambda Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast career progression

Director access

Growth through acquisitions

Public transport accessible location

Job summary

Lambda Recruitment client seeks a Business Services & Tax Manager in Sydney to lead a growing boutique firm. This hands-on role focuses on managing client relationships, mentoring staff, and driving workflow in Australian public practice.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of Australian public practice experience (including managerial exposure), strong tax technical skills, and proven leadership abilities, with prospects for career progression in a growth-focused firm.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Australian public practice, with several years in a managerial role.
• Strong technical tax and compliance knowledge.
• Proven client and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and ensure compliance for BAS/IAS, tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships.
• Address Div7A, UPE, and Sect.109 implications for clients.
• Oversee group structures and inter-entity tax issues.
• Maintain loan agreements, minimum repayments, or dividend planning.
• Manage STP, TPAR, MFR, QBCC reporting, BBAS, PSI, FBT, CGT and other compliance tasks.
• Lead and develop a team of approximately 4–5 staff; oversee workflow and deadlines.
• Ensure high-quality client service and technical compliance.

Skills

Tax compliance

Client management

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Our client is a boutique accounting and advisory firm led by one director, looking for a Business Services & Tax Manager to join their growing firm.

There is future upwards trajectory for the right person. Ideally, some one that is career driven.

The client is as large by turnover as some mid-tier tax team divisions, and the firm is in growth/acquisition mode, looking to expand further.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong Australian public practice experience who enjoys managing client relationships, mentoring staff, and driving workflow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing & compliance for BAS/IAS, tax returns, individuals, co's, trust, p/ships
• Resolve/Communicate to clients implications of Div7A, UPE, Sect. 109 requirements
• Group structures and assessment of any inter-entity taxation issues
• Maintain, or create loan agreements, minimum repayments etc. or pay dividends
• STP, TPAR, MFR, QBCC reporting, BBAS, PSI, FBT, CGT and other various compliance
• Manage a portfolio of SME/LSEs acting as a trusted adviser
• Lead, mentor and develop approximately 4-5 staff in your team
• Oversee workflow management, job allocation and deadlines
• Ensure high-quality client service and technical compliance

About You:

• 7+ years' experience in Australian public practice, with several as manager
• Strong technical tax and compliance knowledge
• Proven client and team management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• The ideal candidate will have a high-calibre skillset and experience

What We Offer:

• The ideal candidate will be fast tracked in their career in a short timeframe
• Collaborative and supportive team environment, including director access
• Short & long term career progression opportunities, due pending acquisitions
• Excellent and accessible location by public transport

If you're looking for a leadership role in a well-run, expanding firm where you can make a hands on, and real impact, we'd love to hear from you.