Manager Business Services Tax

MW Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership program for managers

Salary reviews every six months

Flexible return-to-work after parental

Modern technology and software stack

Job summary

MW Recruitment is seeking a Business Services Manager in Australia to manage a diverse client portfolio and partner with senior staff on tax planning and business strategy. You will run quarterly meetings, oversee workflow and budgets, and mentor a team including offshore resources.

The role emphasizes building strong client relationships, delivering advisory services, and contributing to a dynamic practice with ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• The candidate has a strong background in Australian public practice at manager or senior supervisor level.
• CA or CPA qualifications are essential.
• Demonstrated confidence running client meetings and advising business owners.
• Experience reviewing work and managing a team, including offshore resources.
• Able to build strong, lasting client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME and larger privately held clients, including complex groups.
• Lead quarterly client meetings to review results and advise on tax planning, cash flow and business strategy.
• Oversee workflow, budgets, WIP and billing across the portfolio.
• Lead, mentor and develop the team, including offshore staff.
• Collaborate with partners and in-house tax team on complex matters.

Skills

Client meetings

Team leadership

Offshore resources

Business advisory

Education

CA or CPA qualifications

Tools

Xero

XPM

Business Fitness

Copilot

Job description

The partners are looking for a Business Services Manager to:

Manage a portfolio of SME and larger privately held clients, including complex groups.

Run quarterly client meetings: review results and performance, and advise on tax planning, cash flow and business strategy.

Manage workflow, budgets, WIP and billing across your portfolio.

Lead, mentor and develop the team, including delegating work to and reviewing work from offshore staff.

Work closely with the partners and the in-house tax team on more complex matters.

THE BENEFITS

Ongoing advisory work, with quarterly meetings for many clients.

Strong focus on training, including a leadership program for managers and lots of soft-skills training.

Detailed career plan for each staff member.

Salary reviews every six months.

Flexible return-to-work arrangements after parental leave.

Modern technology, with Xero, XPM, Business Fitness and Copilot for all staff.

YOU

To be considered for this role, you will have:

A strong background in Australian public practice, with experience at manager or senior supervisor level.

Completed CA or CPA qualifications.

Confidence running client meetings and giving advice to business owners.

Experience reviewing work and managing a team, including offshore resources.

The ability to build strong, lasting relationships with clients.