Business Services Manager | Sydney CBD | Up to $155k Package

Hedley Scott; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $155k + super

1 day WFH per week

Flexible start & finish times

Offshore team support

AI technology investment

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Hedley Scott Recruitment is seeking an experienced Business Services Manager (Associate Adviser) for a Sydney CBD accounting and advisory firm.

You will oversee compliance delivery across a portfolio with offshore support, mentoring accountants and ensuring timely, high-quality work for complex client groups.

The role emphasizes technical tax and accounting review, client relationships, and opportunities to leverage AI-driven automation within a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years Australian public practice accounting experience.
• CA or CPA qualification required.
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting.
• Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation legislation and accounting standards.
• Experience reviewing financial statements and tax returns for complex entity groups.
• Experience mentoring accountants and managing workflow.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance delivery across a portfolio generating ~$800k–$1m+ in annual fees.
• Review financial statements and tax returns for companies, trusts, individuals, and complex family groups.
• Manage BAS, tax compliance and ATO lodgement obligations.
• Oversee workflow, deadlines and quality across the client portfolio.
• Mentor offshore accountants responsible for compliance preparation.
• Coordinate client information and prepare compliance work ahead of advisory meetings.
• Support senior advisers with accounting, taxation and client matters.
• Maintain accurate workpapers, records and workflow reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and client service.

Skills

Public accounting

Team leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Offshore coordination

Xero

Xero Tax

FYI

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tertiary accounting qualification

Tools

Xero

FYI

Xero Tax

Job description

About

This progressive Sydney CBD accounting and advisory firm is experiencing significant growth, with approximately 55 staff across its Australian and offshore operations.

The firm specialises in high-net-worth individuals, wealthy families, private businesses and complex family groups, providing Business Services, Tax Advisory, Family Office, Estate Planning and Wealth Structuring services.

With a strong focus on technology and innovation, the business is investing in AI-driven automation and efficient compliance delivery, allowing senior professionals to focus on technical review, client relationships and higher-value work.

The culture is collaborative, transparent and high-performing, with approachable leadership, manageable workloads and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Position Overview

An opportunity is available for an experienced Business Services Manager to join the team in a compliance-focused leadership role, internally known as an Associate Adviser.

You’ll oversee compliance delivery across a portfolio generating approximately $800k–$1m+ in annual fees, working closely with senior advisers and coordinating an offshore accounting team.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, individuals and complex family groups
• Preparing complex financial statements and tax returns when required
• Managing BAS, tax compliance and ATO lodgement obligations
• Overseeing workflow, deadlines and quality across your client portfolio
• Reviewing and mentoring offshore accountants responsible for compliance preparation
• Coordinating client information and preparing compliance work ahead of advisory meetings
• Supporting senior advisers with accounting, taxation and client matters
• Maintaining accurate workpapers, records and workflow reporting
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and client service

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of Australian public practice accounting experience
• CA or CPA qualified
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting
• Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation legislation and accounting standards
• Experience reviewing financial statements and tax returns for complex entity groups
• Experience managing workflow, reviewing work and mentoring accountants
• Excellent communication, presentation and client relationship skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with offshore accounting teams
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Comfortable working in a fast-growing and evolving environment
• Experience with Xero, Xero Tax and FYI will be highly regarded

Benefits

• Salary package up to $155k, including superannuation
• 1 day WFH per week
• Flexible start and finish times
• Manage a substantial private client portfolio with offshore support
• Greater focus on technical review and compliance management rather than routine preparation
• Exposure to sophisticated high-net-worth clients and family groups
• Direct access to experienced senior advisers and leadership
• Investment in AI technology, automation and efficient workflows
• Collaborative culture with approachable leadership and minimal micromanagement
• Reasonable working hours with limited unnecessary overtime
• Ongoing technical training and professional development
• Clear progression pathway towards senior client advisory and leadership roles
• Join an expanding firm with strong long-term growth opportunities