Business Services Manager

Lambda Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lambda Recruitment is seeking a Business Services & Tax Manager for a boutique accounting and advisory firm in Sydney. This hands-on leadership role focuses on client relationships, mentoring staff, and driving workflow.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in Australian public practice with strong tax knowledge and client management skills. Career progression is available within a growing firm with acquisitions on the horizon.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare & manage BAS/IAS, tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships.
• Explain implications of Div7A, UPE and Sect.109 to clients.
• Assess group structures and inter-entity taxation issues.
• Maintain or create loan agreements and plan repayments/dividends.
• Handle STP, TPAR, MFR, QBCC reporting, FBT, CGT and other compliance.
• Manage SME/LSE portfolio as trusted adviser.
• Lead, mentor and develop approximately 4–5 staff.
• Oversee workflow, allocations and deadlines.
• Ensure high-quality client service and technical compliance.

Skills

Public practice experience

Client management

Team leadership

Communication

Workflow management

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.