Business Services & Tax Manager

Lead Group Consultancy; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Structured training events

Career progression support

Exposure to tax and advisory work

Social club activities

Job summary

Lead Group Consultancy in Melbourne is seeking a Business Services & Tax Manager to lead taxation, accounting and advisory services across Australia. The role blends technical accounting with client advisory, team development and cross-jurisdiction collaboration.

You will guide tax planning, financial reporting and service delivery, building strong client relationships while identifying growth opportunities for wider firm services.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting and CA qualification required.
• Strong experience in Business Services and advisory work.
• Solid knowledge of accounting standards and reporting.
• Proficient with APS, MYOB, Xero and QuickBooks.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, income tax returns, BAS/IAS, FBT and payroll tax returns.
• Deliver tax planning and business advice using financial and non-financial data.
• Build client relationships through responsive service and quality delivery.
• Identify opportunities to expand the firm’s services with clients.
• Train and mentor team members to develop technical knowledge.
• Coordinate across jurisdictions and collaborate with specialists.

Skills

Business Services

Client advisory

Tax planning

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Accounting degree

CA qualification

Tools

APS

MYOB

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Business Services & Tax Manager

Join a growing business advisory firm in Melbourne and take a management role delivering taxation, accounting and business advisory services to clients across Australia. The firm offers flexible working hours and location, structured training and support for career progression, alongside a salary package reflecting your experience.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and location to support work-life balance
• Structured training events and professional development opportunities
• Support for career progression and broader technical development
• Exposure to taxation, management accounting and business advisory work
• Social club activities and opportunities to participate in fitness and sport

The role

You will combine technical accounting and tax work with client advisory, team development and coordination across jurisdictions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare financial statements, income tax returns, BAS/IAS, FBT and payroll tax returns
• Deliver tax planning and business advice using financial and non-financial performance information
• Build client relationships through responsive service and quality delivery
• Identify additional client needs and opportunities to introduce the firm’s services
• Train and mentor team members to develop their technical knowledge
• Coordinate teams across jurisdictions and collaborate with other specialists

About you

• Strong Business Services experience, technical knowledge and analytical skills
• An accounting or related degree and completed CA qualification
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards and reporting requirements
• Clear communication and proficiency in APS, MYOB, Xero and QuickBooks
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency

About the firm

This Melbourne business advisory firm serves clients across Australia. Its growing Business Services Division supports career development through structured training and opportunities to broaden taxation, management accounting and advisory skills.