Manager - Business Advisory

Moore Australia (QLD/NNSW); Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate and National Conferences

Partnership pathway

Social events

Harvard Business School programs

WFH options

River-view office ambiance

Job summary

Moore Australia is seeking a Manager for our Brisbane office to lead the Business Advisory work with partners and junior staff on complex, technical client engagements, building meaningful relationships and delivering results beyond compliance.

You will oversee all compliance and advisory work for your portfolio, collaborate with partners, mentor offshore resources, drive process improvements and provide strategic business advice to clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or similar.
• Completed CA or CPA qualification.
• 5+ years’ public practice experience, ideally in a mid-tier or large firm.
• Strong communication skills — written and verbal — to support a client base that requires clear, confident communication.
• Experience managing your own workload and supervising/reviewing staff.
• A strong ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach with a leadership style built on trust, autonomy and respect.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse portfolio of complex private clients across various industries, working alongside multiple partners.
• Overseeing all compliance and advisory work for your portfolio, including QBCC reporting, annual accounts, tax returns, BAS, and regular advisory work.
• Collaborating closely with partners to take ownership of day-to-day management responsibilities.
• Supporting the ongoing improvement of processes, systems and document management practices.
• Assisting with people leadership responsibilities, including coordinating offshore resources and helping create a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Assisting with people leadership(including offshore staff), helping to create more capacity for senior leaders to focus on BD and strategic initiatives.
• Offering strategic business advice to clients, delivering high‑quality outcomes and identifying opportunities to broaden client services.

Skills

Client relationship management

People leadership

Communication skills

Tax compliance

Financial advisory

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Join our thriving Business Advisory team as a Manager in our Brisbane office! You'll work closely with partners and junior team members on complex, highly technical client engagements to provide excellent services and results. You'll focus on building meaning relationships with important clients and be given the opportunity to lead the advisory work, not just the compliance.

You also have the chance to work collaboratively with the greater business for specialty tax matters, superannuation strategies, corporate finance queries and more!

About Moore Australia:

Moore Australia is a member of the Moore Global network. With firms across Australia, locally we have 26 Partners and more than 220 team members across Queensland and Northern New South Wales.

We provide a comprehensive 360‑degree range of audit, business, tax, accounting and consulting services. Working with a diverse portfolio of privately owned businesses, high‑net‑wealth individuals, ASX‑listed companies, not‑for‑profit entities and more, we support clients across Australia and internationally with a tailored, commercial approach.

Through Moore Global, you will tap into 37,000+ professionals across 116 countries, within a network recognised as Network of the Year at the International Accounting Forum and Awards 2025.

About The Role:

• Managing a diverse portfolio of complex private clients across various industries, working alongside multiple partners
• Overseeing all compliance and advisory work for your portfolio, including QBCC reporting, annual accounts, tax returns, BAS, and regular advisory work
• Collaborating closely with partners to take ownership of day-to-day management responsibilities
• Supporting the ongoing improvement of processes, systems and document management practices
• Assisting with people leadership responsibilities, including coordinating offshore resources and helping create a collaborative, high-performing team environment
• Assisting with people leadership(including offshore staff), helping to create more capacity for senior leaders to focus on BD and strategic initiatives
• Offering strategic business advice to clients, delivering high‑quality outcomes and identifying opportunities to broaden client services

About You:

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or similar
• Completed CA or CPA qualification
• 5+ years’ public practice experience, ideally in a mid‑tier or large firm
• Strong communication skills — written and verbal — to support a client base that requires clear, confident communication
• Experience managing your own workload and supervising/reviewing staff
• A strong ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• A collaborative, team‑oriented approach with a leadership style built on trust, autonomy and respect

What We Offer:

• National and Global learning opportunities including annual Graduate and National Conferences, Emerging Leaders programs, technical and professional skills training, the Moore Ambition Leadership program, and executive development opportunities delivered in partnership with HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL!
• Uncapped career progression with a set pathway to Partnership
• Ongoing social events (firmwide Christmas and EOFY parties) and option to join our Social Club (NRL games, food 'safari', 'yot' club, escape rooms, baseball, winery tours and more!)
• Newly refurbished office spaces with top‑of‑the‑range facilities, standing desks, high‑tech systems and stunning river views
• Yearly and six‑monthly reviews to help you achieve your goals sooner
• Open‑door policy with all partners
• Flexible working arrangements including start/finish times and WFH options
• Exclusive lifestyle and wellbeing benefits (including retail discounts)

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

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