Manager

Andersen Partnership; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Bi-annual remuneration review

Regular social events

Job summary

Andersen Partnership in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Business Services Manager to lead a diverse client portfolio and provide strategic advisory across accounting, tax, and structuring matters. The role offers a clear progression path within a well-regarded, mid-tier accounting firm.

The successful candidate will oversee workflow, review staff work, and collaborate with Partners on client strategy, working with private groups in the $10m–$70m turnover range.

Qualifications

• Manages a portfolio of substantial client base and acts as main contact.
• Advises owners on accounting, tax and structuring matters.
• Reviews complex financial statements and tax returns across entities.
• Oversees workflow and quality of team deliverables.
• Works with Partners on advisory matters and client strategy.
• Serves private groups with varied turnover and potential up to tens of millions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client portfolio of approximately $750k-$800k and be the primary contact for those clients.
• Act as trusted adviser to business owners across accounting, tax and structuring matters.
• Review complex financial statements and income tax returns across multiple entity types.
• Oversee workflow and review the work of team members.
• Collaborate with Partners on advisory matters, workflow planning and client strategy.
• Support a client base of private groups typically $10m-$20m, with some up to $70m.

Skills

Portfolio management

Client advisory

Financial statements review

Tax & structuring

Team supervision

Advisory collaboration

Job description

A highly regarded, multi-disciplinary accounting firm in Brisbane is looking for an experienced Business Services Manager to join their team. This is a genuine opportunity to step into a role with a clear runway for progression. The firm has a strong track record of promoting from within, including staff who have moved from graduate level through to equity partner, and there is no ceiling on how far you can take this role.

The role

• Manage a client portfolio of approximately $750,000 to $800,000, acting as the main point of contact for those clients
• Act as a trusted adviser to business owners across accounting, tax and structuring matters
• Review complex financial statements and income tax returns across multiple entity types
• Oversee the workflow and review the work of team members
• Work directly with Partners on advisory matters, workflow planning and client strategy
• Work across a client base of private groups, typically $10 million to $20 million in size, with some clients up to $70 million

A highly regarded, multi-disciplinary accounting firm in Brisbane is looking for an experienced Business Services Manager to join their team. This is a genuine opportunity to step into a role with a clear runway for progression. The firm has a strong track record of promoting from within, including staff who have moved from graduate level through to equity partner, and there is no ceiling on how far you can take this role.

The role

• Manage a client portfolio of approximately $750,000 to $800,000, acting as the main point of contact for those clients
• Act as a trusted adviser to business owners across accounting, tax and structuring matters
• Review complex financial statements and income tax returns across multiple entity types
• Oversee the workflow and review the work of team members
• Work directly with Partners on advisory matters, workflow planning and client strategy
• Work across a client base of private groups, typically $10 million to $20 million in size, with some clients up to $70 million

About the firm

This is a well-established, mid-tier chartered accounting firm with a loyal and long-standing client base, delivering growth advice, strategic guidance and capital markets support. It offers an end-to-end service across audit, business advisory, insolvency and tax, and has built a strong reputation for professional delivery and commercial expertise.
The firm has a genuine record of promoting from within, with several current partners having built and championed their own specialisations after starting in more junior roles. It operates nationally, with offices across Australia's major capital cities and a team of several hundred professionals, and offers opportunities to gain international experience through exchange arrangements with overseas offices.

What's on offer

• A clearly defined path for progression with genuine internal promotion history
• Autonomy to manage your own client base and team
• A collaborative, well-established team environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• Regular social events
• Bi-annual remuneration review