Business Services Manager

Charterhouse Partnership; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements with WFH

Progression opportunities

Exposure to Partners

Strong client base

Job summary

Charterhouse Partnership in Sydney, NSW, is seeking an Assistant Manager or Manager to join a growing public practice team. You will manage client portfolios, deliver compliance and advisory work, and work closely with Partners in a flexible, hybrid environment.

Your background should include CA/CPA qualification or progression toward it, strong public practice experience, and ability to mentor junior staff while delivering value to diverse clients.

Qualifications

• CPA/CA qualification or working towards it.
• Solid experience across Business Services and Tax.
• Comfortable managing client portfolios end-to-end.
• Good understanding of Australian tax and accounting requirements.
• Ability to mentor junior accountants and develop the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of clients across Business Services and Tax.
• Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns and management reports.
• Advise on tax planning and business structuring.
• Build relationships with clients and Partners, delivering practical advice.
• Review work of junior accountants and provide guidance.
• Progress to senior leadership with increasing responsibility.

Skills

Client management

Public practice experience

Communication

Team mentoring

Advisory skills

Relationship building

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

• Manager level - whether you're ready to step up, take on more responsibility or simply looking for a change, this is a great opportunity to join a growing public practice team.
• Established and growing mid-tier firm - a varied client base, strong Partner exposure and plenty of opportunity to get involved in both compliance and advisory work.
• A supportive team, flexible working arrangements and genuine opportunities to progress.

We're currently looking for an experienced Assistant Manager or Manager to join a well-established and growing accounting firm in Sydney CBD.

The firm has a strong reputation in the market and works with a diverse range of clients, from privately owned businesses through to larger and more complex groups. You'll have plenty of client contact, work closely with the Partners and have the opportunity to get involved in a good mix of compliance and advisory work.

The Role

• Manage your own portfolio of clients across Business Services and Tax, taking responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of work and building strong relationships along the way
• Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns and management reports across a varied client base, dealing with a range of different structures and industries
• Work with clients on tax planning, business structuring and general advisory matters, with the opportunity to get involved in more complex and interesting work
• Be a key point of contact for your clients, getting to know their businesses and working with them to provide practical advice and solutions
• Review work completed by junior accountants and provide support, guidance and feedback to help develop the wider team
• Work closely with Partners on larger or more complex clients and have the opportunity to learn from experienced senior accountants within the business
• Look beyond the compliance work and identify areas where you can provide additional value or advice to your clients
• Take on increasing responsibility as you develop, with the opportunity to progress into a more senior leadership position within the team

About You

• CA/CPA qualified or working towards your qualification, with solid experience across Business Services and Tax
• Strong public practice experience and comfortable managing a portfolio of clients from start to finish
• Confident preparing and reviewing financial statements and tax returns, with a good understanding of Australian tax and accounting requirements
• Previous experience reviewing work or mentoring junior accountants and comfortable taking on more responsibility within a team
• Strong communication skills and confident dealing directly with clients and Partners
• Commercially minded and interested in developing your advisory skills alongside your technical accounting knowledge
• An Assistant Manager ready to make the move into Manager, or an experienced Manager looking for a new opportunity

What's on Offer

• Up to $150K + Super, depending on experience
• Hybrid working arrangements with flexibility around WFH
• A growing mid-tier firm with a strong and varied client base
• Genuine opportunity to progress your career and take on more responsibility
• Good exposure to Partners and senior leadership
• A varied mix of Business Services, Tax and advisory work
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on development

If you're looking for a role where you can progress your career, work with a quality client base and have genuine flexibility, we'd love to hear from you.