Manager | Business Services & Advisory (Accounting)

Bentleys SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Income protection

Flexible working arrangements

Paid parental leave

Years of service recognition

Gym discounts

Annual health screening

Professional memberships and subsidies

Job summary

Bentleys SA in Adelaide is seeking a Manager in Business Services & Advisory (Accounting) to lead client engagements and mentor a high-performing team. You will deliver strategic tax and business advisory solutions while strengthening key client relationships and guiding the firm’s growth strategy.

The role offers leadership development, exposure to iconic clients, and clear pathways to executive leadership within Bentleys SA/NT. Full Australian working rights are essential.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified.
• 5+ years’ experience in public practice.
• Proven leadership and mentoring capability.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio, delivering tailored tax and business advisory solutions.
• Review complex financial statements, tax returns and compliance work.
• Act as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through all stages of the business lifecycle.
• Lead, coach and develop your team to achieve their full potential.
• Drive workflow, quality, and team performance outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

Public practice

Communication skills

Commercial mindset

Education

CA or CPA qualified

Job description

Manager | Business Services & Advisory (Accounting)

Step into a role where you'll influence people, shape client outcomes, and help drive the future direction of the firm - you are no longer just another reviewer of workpapers.

At Bentleys SA/NT, our Managers are more than technical experts. They are trusted advisers, people leaders, business developers and future leaders of the firm. You'll have the opportunity to mentor and develop talented professionals, strengthen key client relationships, and contribute to strategic initiatives that make a real impact.

As a respected and progressive mid-tier accounting and advisory firm, we've built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional client outcomes and creating outstanding career opportunities. With continued growth, a clear strategic vision, significant investment in digital transformation, and a genuine commitment to professional development, there has never been a better time to join us.

Whether you're an established Manager looking to accelerate your path toward executive leadership, or a high-performing Senior ready to take the next step, we'll give you the support, exposure and opportunities to achieve your ambitions.

This isn't just your next job. It's your opportunity to build a career, lead people, influence strategy, and leave your mark on a growing firm.

About the role

As part of our leadership team, you will:

Deliver strategic advice and tailored solutions across a diverse client base

Lead, mentor and inspire a high-performing team

Work on complex, varied work where no two days are the same

What you’ll be doing

Manage your own portfolio, delivering tailored tax and business advisory solutions

Review complex financial statements, tax returns and compliance work

Act as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through all stages of the business lifecycle

Lead, coach and develop your team to achieve their full potential

Drive workflow, quality, and team performance outcomes

What sets you apart

CA or CPA qualified

5+ years’ experience in public practice

Proven leadership and mentoring capability

Strong technical expertise with a commercial mindset

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Full Australian working rights

What you’ll get in return

Meaningful work: Be a trusted advisor when clients need it most

Iconic clients: Work with recognised local and national brands

Career growth: Clear pathways to executive leadership

Professional development:Ongoing training, mentoring and support

Employee benefits: Access to a broad range of employee benefits and social initiatives.

Why Bentleys?

At Bentleys, we invest in people who want to build a career, not just hold a role. As a Manager, you’ll be empowered to lead, supported to develop your team, and challenged to grow into the senior advisor and executive leader you aspire to be

This role is based in Adelaide, Australia. Full working rights are required.

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Bentleys is an international network of advisory and accounting firms, boasting a team of over 700 skilled professionals, led by 80 partners across 18 locations in Australia and NZ.

We provide accounting, audit and assurance, business advisory, corporate recovery and financial planning services, as well as superannuation advice, trusts and estates planning and taxation consulting.

Thinking ahead: It’s what we have done for over 60 years

We provide services to family business, small to medium business, listed entities, professionals, high net-worth individuals and government.

Bentleys is an international network of advisory and accounting firms, boasting a team of over 700 skilled professionals, led by 80 partners across 18 locations in Australia and NZ.

We provide accounting, audit and assurance, business advisory, corporate recovery and financial planning services, as well as superannuation advice, trusts and estates planning and taxation consulting.

Thinking ahead: It’s what we have done for over 60 years

We provide services to family business, small to medium business, listed entities, professionals, high net-worth individuals and government.

Perks and benefits 5 weeks annual leave Income Protection Flexible Working Arrangements Paid Parental Leave Years of Service Recognition Gym discounts Annual Health Screening Professional memberships and subscriptions

What can I earn as a Business Services Manager