Manager - Business Advisory

William Buck; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive pay

Performance incentives

Paid parental leave

Anniversary and referral bonuses

Modern workplace

Job summary

William Buck is seeking a senior accounting leader in Adelaide to manage a client‑facing portfolio across business advisory, compliance and management accounting. You will drive practical commercial advice, oversee budgets, and mentor a team while delivering high‑quality service to clients.

You will report to a Partner, lead client relationships, and contribute to business development while ensuring timely, accurate financial statements and tax compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline.
• 3+ years’ management experience in professional services.
• Strong experience in business advisory and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop strong client relationships.
• Provide business advisory support, including process improvement, business planning and strategy.
• Oversee statutory compliance work including financial statements, tax returns, BAS, FBT and company secretarial matters.
• Review work for accuracy and completeness before Partner review.
• Manage workflow, job budgets, WIP, billings and collections.
• Allocate work across the team and monitor progress against deadlines and budgets.
• Lead, coach and develop team members through regular feedback and support.
• Review client budgets, cash flow and year‑end tax planning requirements.
• Provide advice on indirect taxes including GST, FBT, payroll tax and stamp duties.
• Prepare and review management reports and client advice.
• Present to clients and contribute to business development activity

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business advisory

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting

Job description

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Adelaide

Job Category: Accounting

William Buck, more than advisors: We understand that exceptional advice comes from passionate people who thrive in an environment where they feel empowered to shape outcomes. That's why at William Buck, we've created what we like to call the 'Just Right' model – a top tier firm that's just the right size to ensure every employee has a tangible impact. William Buck is the perfect place to start, grow or take your career to the next level. Be part of a dynamic team that prides itself on delivering advice that makes a difference.

William Buck is a leading network of Chartered Accountants and Advisors, established in 1895, with over 150 partners and 1,200 professional staff across 10 offices in Australia and New Zealand, focusing on deeply understanding clients’ needs and tailoring solutions that go beyond traditional accounting and advisory services.

Job Description

About the role

Reporting to a Partner, you will lead a team and manage a portfolio of clients across business advisory, compliance and management accounting services. This is a hands‑on leadership role with responsibility for client relationships, workflow management, team development and delivering practical commercial advice.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and develop strong client relationships


• Provide business advisory support, including process improvement, business planning and strategy


• Oversee statutory compliance work including financial statements, tax returns, BAS, FBT and company secretarial matters


• Review work for accuracy and completeness before Partner review


• Manage workflow, job budgets, WIP, billings and collections


• Allocate work across the team and monitor progress against deadlines and budgets


• Lead, coach and develop team members through regular feedback and support


• Review client budgets, cash flow and year‑end tax planning requirements


• Provide advice on indirect taxes including GST, FBT, payroll tax and stamp duties


• Prepare and review management reports and client advice


• Present to clients and contribute to business development activity

Desired Skills And Experience

What makes you ‘just right’:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline


• 3+ years’ management experience


• Strong experience in business advisory and compliance within professional services


• Strong client relationship and people leadership skills


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• A proactive, commercially minded and solutions‑focused approach

What makes us ‘just right’:

• Develop your career with access to tailored workshops, industry events, leadership training and full coverage of your CA Program modules.


• Achieve harmony between your personal and professional life with access to flexible work arrangements.


• Your contributions are recognised with competitive pay (negotiable based on your skills and experience), performance incentives, paid parental leave, and anniversary and referral bonuses.


• Thrive in a modern, thoughtfully designed workplace that supports collaboration, relaxation, and productivity.

Diversity, equity and inclusion statement:

William Buck is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone feels valued.

Prior to the next step in the recruitment process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment process.