Associate Director

Bentleys Australia and New Zealand; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Purchased leave scheme

Paid parental leave

Financial benefits through salary packaging

Gym membership discounts

Annual health screenings

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bentleys Australia and New Zealand seeks a Manager for Business Services in Brisbane. This role involves leading a team, managing client portfolios, and ensuring top-quality compliance and strategic guidance. Candidates should have a CA or CPA qualification and 3-5 years of experience in the field.

Enjoy extensive benefits including professional development, generous leave, and competitive financial benefits while working in a modern eco-friendly office environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience in Business Services.
• Ability to manage compliance work across various entities.
• Experience in mentoring juniors or team members is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse group of clients as their trusted advisor.
• Ensure high-quality accounting and tax work delivery.
• Coach and develop a high-performing collaborative team.

Skills

CA or CPA qualification

Business Services experience (3-5 years)

Experience with Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks

Understanding of Australian Accounting Standards

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your leadership career? If you’re an experienced Manager looking to own your portfolio, lead people, and have a greater influence on client outcomes and team success, this is a genuine opportunity to step forward in your career.

The Opportunity

As Manager – Business Services you’ll take the lead on a diverse group of clients, becoming their trusted advisor and go-to for both compliance and strategic guidance. While you’ll ensure high-quality accounting and tax work is delivered, your impact will go further — partnering with senior leaders and Partners on tax planning, advisory projects and more complex, value-adding client work.

This is a role that blends technical depth with commercial thinking. You’ll spot opportunities, navigate challenges, and help clients make better business decisions — not just meet their obligations.

Within the team, you’ll step into a visible leadership role. You’ll review work, guide workflow and bring structure to delivery — but more importantly, you’ll offer coaching and feedback and help develop a high-performing, collaborative team around you.

You’ll also have a seat at the table when it comes to growth — contributing to business development, strengthening client relationships, and identifying opportunities to expand services.

If you’re ready to move beyond “doing the work” into leading it, this is your chance to step into a role where your influence genuinely matters.

What You Bring

You’re already working in public practice and comfortable managing compliance work across a range of entities. You enjoy being organized, delivering accurate work, and building steady, professional relationships with your clients.

You’ll bring a CA or CPA qualification, along with three to five years of Business Services experience and ideally some mentoring exposure. You’re confident using systems like Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks, and have a solid understanding of Australian Accounting Standards.

You’re also someone who contributes positively to a team — reliable, approachable and willing to support those around you while continuing to learn yourself.

What You’ll Get

• Career Development: Access the Bentleys Learning Pathway Program, with financial support to complete your CA/CPA and continue building your technical capability.
• Extra Time Off: Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave, a purchased leave scheme, and paid parental leave to support life outside of work.
• Financial Benefits: Salary packaging options designed to help you maximise your take-home pay.
• Modern Workplace: Work in state-of-the-art eco-conscious offices, complemented by end-of-trip facilities and a flexible “Dress for Your Day” approach.
• Access to Leaders: Work closely with senior staff and Partners who are invested in your development and career progression.
• Social & Community: Be part of a vibrant social culture with regular events, networking opportunities, corporate volunteering, and team sporting activities.
• Health & Wellbeing: Benefit from 50% off Goodlife Gym memberships, annual health screenings and flu vaccinations, fully funded participation in events like Corporate Games and Bridge to Brisbane, plus confidential mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Why Bentleys

Bentleys Queensland is a full-service advisory and accounting firm with 25 Partners and around 200 people across three offices. For over 75 years, we’ve built strong relationships through practical, forward-thinking advice — and we take the same approach with our people.

Our culture is shaped by being Insightful, Authentic, Dynamic and Connected — not just in how we work with clients, but how we support each other day-to-day.

At Bentleys Queensland, you’ll work closely with privately owned businesses and individuals who value clear, practical advice and consistent support. You’ll be trusted to manage your own work and relationships, while still having access to guidance from experienced Managers and Partners.

Apply

If you’re looking for a Manager level role where you can take ownership, build your capability, and be part of a team that supports your growth, apply now.