Manager Business Advisory Services

PKF Australia Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PKF Australia Limited in Adelaide CBD is seeking an experienced Senior/Manager to join our Business Advisory team. You will work closely with Partners to deliver high-quality advisory for a diverse client portfolio.

Reporting to Partners, you will apply 3–5 years of experience, strong analytical ability and exceptional attention to detail to produce written advice and reports. The role offers clear career pathways within a global professional practice.

Qualifications

• CA qualified or equivalent (essential).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in professional services.
• Sound working knowledge of Xero (essential).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving capability.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and autonomously when required.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Highly motivated, with a strong desire to succeed.
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients across yearly, quarterly and monthly engagements.
• Lead the planning, delivery and reporting of Business Advisory assignments.
• Build strong client relationships across sectors including education, retail and professional services.
• Prepare high-quality written advice, reports and financial analysis.
• Collaborate with Partners and team members to deliver timely, accurate and commercially relevant outcomes.
• Lead, supervise and develop team members through delegation, review, coaching and mentoring, while supporting the overall workflow and capability of the team.
• Manage engagement budgets, billing and resourcing, to support efficient and commercially effective engagement delivery.
• Provide technical and quality oversight across engagements, identifying and appropriately addressing or escalating significant issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

CA qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Our Business Advisory division is seeking an experienced Senior/Manager to join our Adelaide CBD-based team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work closely with the firm's Partners and contribute to high-quality outcomes for a diverse portfolio of clients.

Reporting to the Business Advisory Partners, you will bring in excess of 3-5 years’ experience, strong analytical capability, and exceptional attention to detail. You will be confident in producing high quality written advice and reports, and thinking laterally to deliver pragmatic, commercially-focused solutions.

This role is ideal for a suitably qualified professional with excellent communication skills who is looking to advance their career within a global professional practice firm. For the right candidate, this position offers clear pathways to future leadership and ownership opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients across yearly, quarterly and monthly engagements
• Lead the planning, delivery and reporting of Business Advisory assignments
• Build strong client relationships across sectors including education, retail and professional services
• Prepare high-quality written advice, reports and financial analysis
• Collaborate with Partners and team members to deliver timely, accurate and commercially relevant outcomes
• Lead, supervise and develop team members through effective delegation, review, coaching and mentoring, while supporting the overall workflow and capability of the team.
• Manage engagement budgets, billing and resourcing, to support efficient and commercially effective engagement delivery
• Provide technical and quality oversight across engagements, identifying and appropriately addressing or escalating significant technical, ethical, independence, risk and client service matters.

Experience and Skills:

• CA qualified or equivalent (essential)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in professional services, with a sound working knowledge of Xero (essential)
• Strong technical skills and ability to interpret financial information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving capability
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and autonomously when required
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Highly motivated, with a strong desire to succeed
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills