Manager - Business Services & Tax

Bentley Recruitment; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Career progression

CA/CPA support and study leave

Team events

Modern office

Job summary

Bentley Recruitment in Canberra is seeking a senior public practice accountant to manage a diverse client portfolio and lead a capable accounting team. You will provide proactive, value-driven advisory services and build long-term client relationships.

The role requires CA/CPA qualification or progress, 5+ years in Australian public practice, and strong client-facing skills with a focus on commercial advisory."

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified, or currently undertaking.
• 5+ years' experience in Public Practice within an Australian firm.
• Strong client-facing and commercial advisory capability.
• Experience working with complex, high-turnover client groups.
• Xero experience highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of organised clients.
• Mentor and manage a capable team of accountants.
• Provide proactive advice and add value to clients.
• Build strong, long-term client relationships.

Skills

Client relationships

Advisory

Mentoring

Team management

Xero experience

Education

CA or CPA qualified, or currently undertaking

Tools

Xero

Job description

About The Firm

Join an AFR Top 100 accounting firm focused on strong client relationships and delivering high-quality service. Beyond compliance, the firm prides itself on providing proactive advice, adding value and building long-term trust with its clients.

Benefits

• 1-2 days work from home + flexible working hours
• Xero-based firm with modern technology and a forward-thinking culture
• Structured career progression
• Fast-growing firm with plenty of opportunity for growth
• CA/CPA financial support and study leave
• Regular team sports, events and charity activities
• Staff-first culture focused on collaboration and support
• Modern office with plenty of natural light

About The Role

• Manage a portfolio of organised clients
• Mentor and manage a capable team of accountants
• Provide proactive advice and add value to clients
• Build strong, long-term client relationships

Requirements

• CA or CPA qualified, or currently undertaking
• 5+ years' experience in Public Practice within an Australian firm
• Strong client-facing and commercial advisory capability
• Experience working with complex, high-turnover client groups
• Xero experience highly regarded