Manager - Accounting & Business Advisory

BG Private; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave (up to 16 weeks)

Wellness leave

Hybrid working

Job summary

BG Private in Melbourne is seeking a Manager to lead the Accounting & Business Advisory team. You will manage a client portfolio, coach staff, and deliver exceptional service while developing others.

Typical week includes workflow management, reviewing work, budgeting, ensuring timely delivery, hitting billing targets, and preparing financial statements, cash flow projections, and tax returns. Public practice experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in commerce, business or related field.
• CA/CPA qualification is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident and professional with strong client-facing abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven team management and time management skills.
• Public Practice experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of clients with excellent service delivery.
• Coach and mentor team members to support their growth.
• Review junior and intermediate team members’ work.
• Prepare scoping, job budgets and ensure work stays within time and budget.
• Meet monthly billing targets and manage client relationships.
• Prepare client reports including financial statements, cash flow projections, budgets, and tax returns.
• Support value-add and cross-selling services within the team.

Skills

Team management

Client facing

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce or related field

CA/CPA Qualified

Job description

Manager - Accounting & Business Advisory

BG Private is one of Australia’s leading Accounting, Audit and Advisory firms. We are proudly ranked among the AFR Top 50 Accounting Firms nationally. Our team of 17 Partners and 120 staff are committed to excellence and client satisfaction, helping over 7,000 clients achieve their personal and business goals. We are constantly pushing the boundaries with our innovative work practices and cutting-edge solutions and believe in creating a fulfilling and inspiring work environment where our people can thrive.

Our Culture

At BG Private, we are committed to continuous development and career progression. Our people are our most valuable asset, and we provide clear pathways for leadership and partnership opportunities. You will be mentored by industry-leading professionals dedicated to your growth and success, with opportunities to collaborate and contribute meaningfully.

Up to 16 weeks paid parental

Volunteer and 2 days wellness leave per annum

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

BG Skills Academy to accelerate your professional development

Financial support for postgraduate studies and paid professional memberships

Health and wellbeing initiatives, including EAP and annual flu vaccinations

Regular social events, including open bar on Fridays and regular in-house morning teas

Discounted gym memberships

Fully reimbursed all-day parking

Direct access to partners

About The Role

We are experiencing a strong phase of growth and are excited to offer a newly created Manager opportunity within our Accounting & Business Advisory division. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and developing your portfolio of clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery that consistently exceeds client expectations. You will also play a key role in coaching, mentoring, and providing professional support to team members, fostering their ongoing development and success.

Using your technical expertise, a typical week would include:

Assist with workflow management

Review of junior and intermediate team members’ work

Preparation of scoping and job budgets

Ensure client work is completed within time allocation and job budgets

Achieve individual and team monthly billings targets

Manage a comprehensive portfolio of clients

Ensure integrity of ATO lodgement program

Develop a focus of “Value Add Services” & “Cross Selling Services” within the team

Provide support and training for junior Accountants

Preparation of client reports including: Financial statements, Cash flow projections and budget forecasts, Standard working papers, Tax returns for all types of entities

What we are looking for

Tertiary Degreein commerce, business or a related degree

CA/CPA Qualified

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Confident and professional manner with excellent client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills

Strong attention to detail

Proven team management and time management skills

Public Practice experience is essential

BG Private…For Today, Tomorrow & Beyond.