Manager

rsmaus; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness program

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

RSM Australia is seeking an experienced Manager to join our Business Advisory team in Sydney. This is a key leadership role where you'll partner closely with clients, provide strategic and commercial advice, and play an active role in developing and mentoring high‑performing teams.

You'll work across a diverse client portfolio, delivering high‑quality accounting, tax, and advisory services while contributing to the growth and success of both your clients and the wider firm.

Qualifications

• Essential: Bachelor's degree in Business or Commerce with an accounting major.
• Essential: CA qualification (or equivalent).
• Essential: 5–7 years' experience in professional services.
• Essential: Proven experience managing and developing teams.
• Essential: Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Essential: High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Essential: Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with others.
• Essential: Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Review client work papers and ensure documentation is maintained.
• Apply understanding of clients' industries, environments, and market positioning.
• Take a long-term, strategic view of client needs and identify risks and opportunities.
• Provide practical, commercial advice that enhances clients' businesses.
• Prepare and review financial statements per current standards.
• Analyse management accounting reports and provide actionable insights.
• Design, develop, and analyse financial models.
• Identify, research, and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Review income tax returns for various entities and funds.
• Deliver complex tax planning strategies for clients.
• Manage team workflow and delegate effectively with Partners.
• Review and develop junior team members' work and share knowledge.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Commerce with an Accounting major

CA qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

OUR VALUE PROPOSITION

At RSM, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change for both our clients and our people.

RSM Australia supports a people-centric and collaborative culture where we are committed to empowering and developing you. As a leading professional services firm, we connect you to an extensive network of global resources and invest in your future. We value the meaningful work that you do and encourage you to be a part of the change.

Our value proposition is our commitment to you; it highlights the experiences, benefits, and value that you can expect as part of RSM. This is underpinned by our three values - integrity in everything that we do, supporting clients everywhere, and developing and valuing everyone.

Who we are:

RSM Australia is a member of RSM, the world's 6th largest network of audit, tax and consulting firms. We are an award-winning professional services firm with over 100 years experience supporting Australian businesses. We believe in putting people first and we are proud to have developed a work culture that fosters growth, collaboration and success.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Manager to join our Business Advisory team in Sydney. This is a key leadership role where you'll partner closely with clients, provide strategic and commercial advice, and play an active role in developing and mentoring high‑performing teams.

You'll work across a diverse client portfolio, delivering high‑quality accounting, tax, and advisory services while contributing to the growth and success of both your clients and the wider firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Review work papers and ensure appropriate documentation and evidence is maintained
• Apply a deep understanding of clients' industries, business environments, and market positioning
• Take a long‑term, strategic view of client needs, identifying risks, opportunities, and value‑adding solutions
• Provide practical, commercial advice that genuinely enhances clients' businesses
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with current accounting and legal standards
• Analyse management accounting reports and provide clear, actionable insights to clients
• Design, develop, and analyse financial models
• Identify, research, and resolve complex accounting and technical issues
• Review income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships, and superannuation funds
• Deliver complex tax planning strategies for clients
• Manage team workflow, delegate effectively, and communicate regularly with Partners
• Review and develop the work of junior team members, sharing knowledge and best practices
• Build and maintain strong, trusted client relationships

About you:

You're a confident, commercially minded professional who enjoys leading people and working closely with clients. You're technically strong, proactive in your approach, and committed to continuous learning and development.

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Commerce with an Accounting major
• CA qualification (or equivalent)
• 5-7 years' experience in professional services
• Proven experience managing and developing teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with others
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Desirable:

• Exposure to business development and client growth initiatives

Life at RSM:

RSM provides a great environment to build skills and confidence and we help our people achieve their best. We are trusted advisors to our clients, so it is critical for us to find the right people for the job on offer. Our network of offices across Australia and around the world allow us to offer a personal service to all our clients regardless of where they are!

Working for RSM entitles everyone to a wide range of leading health, wellness financial and lifestyle benefits.