Business Services Manager

M G Arthur & Associates; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pathway to Partnership

Mentoring from Partners

Job summary

M G Arthur & Associates, an award-winning accounting firm in Norwest near Sydney, is seeking a senior tax professional to lead a client portfolio and a growing team toward partnership.

You will advise clients on tax planning, structuring and business advisory services, review work for quality, and mentor junior staff as you expand the firm’s capabilities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Australian public practice, including 2–3 years leading a team and managing your own client portfolio.
• Strong, hands-on Australian tax knowledge: personal and small business tax, CGT, trusts, companies, SMSF and GST.
• A passion for tax and client service, with excellent communication, strong problem-solving and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own your client relationships and advise the clients with tax planning, structuring and business advisory services.
• Review and sign off quality work, including financial statements, income tax, FBT returns, activity statements and SMSF work.
• Lead, coach and grow your team across Sydney and Overseas teams, managing workflow, budgets and lodgement deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

CA/CPA qualified

Tools

Xero

XPM

Xero Tax

Xero Payroll

Job description

Lead your team, own your client portfolio and work side by side with the Partners, with a clear career pathway to Partnership.

What you'll get

Independence to run your portfolio and lead your team. You are the key contact for your clients, and you lead your own team of intermediate and graduate accountants. We back your judgement.

Supportive team, smart tech, real growth. Work with collaborative people in an AI-driven firm, with ongoing tax CPDs to keep you sharp.

A clear pathway to Partnership, with mentoring from the top. You report directly to our Managing Partner, who mentors you as you build towards Partnership.

What you'll do

Own your client relationships and advise. Manage your portfolio as the clients' go-to person, and provide tax planning, structuring and business advisory services.

Review and sign off quality work. This covers financial statements, income tax and FBT returns, activity statements, STP finalisation, loan summaries and SMSF work. Your clients include corporates, HNW individuals, trusts, companies, partnerships and individuals.

Lead, coach and grow your team. Manage workflow, WIP, budgets and lodgement deadlines across the Sydney and Overseas teams. Support the Partners with business development, process improvement and practice growth.

What you'll bring

6+ years in Australian public practice, including 2–3 years leading a team and managing your own client portfolio. CA / CPA qualified.

Strong, hands-on Australian tax knowledge: personal and small business tax, CGT, trusts, companies, SMSF and GST. You also know Xero, XPM and Xero Tax, and are Xero and Xero Payroll certified.

A passion for tax and client service, with excellent communication, strong problem-solving and high attention to detail.

About us

M G Arthur & Associates is an award-winning accounting firm in Norwest. Our advisors specialise in business advisory, accounting & tax and SMSF for HNW individuals and SMEs. Our culture is built on integrity, respect, teamwork and continuous improvement. Leadership is recognised at every level, and we make time for regular team activities and flexibility. Join us and Complete your Pie - Financial Benefits+Professional Growth+Supportive Team+Great Leadership.