Practice Support Manager

BPT The Birdanco Practice Trust; Western Australia; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

RSM Australia is seeking an experienced Practice Support Manager to join our Business Advisory team in Perth, a key operational role partnering with Partners and senior leaders to support day-to-day team management and client delivery. You’ll oversee operations, financial performance, workflows and resourcing, driving process improvements and collaboration across the practice.

The ideal candidate has practice management or business management experience in accounting or professional services,

Qualifications

• Experience in practice management or operations within professional services.
• Experience in accounting or consulting environments.
• Strong budgeting, billing, WIP and financial reporting knowledge.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with Partners and senior leaders to support day-to-day operations of the Business Advisory practice.
• Coordinate workflows, resourcing and competing priorities across the team.
• Support the financial performance of the practice, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Monitor practice metrics and provide insights to Partners and senior stakeholders.
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and broader people initiatives.
• Contribute to practice planning, growth initiatives and strategic priorities.

Connaissances

Practice management

Operations management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Financial acumen

Commercial awareness

Collaboration

CRM systems experience

Formation

Tertiary qualifications in business/commerce/management

Outils

Practice management software

CRM systems

Description du poste

OUR VALUE PROPOSITION At RSM, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change for both our clients and our people. RSM Australia supports a people-centric and collaborative culture where we are committed to empowering and developing you. As a leading professional services firm, we connect you to an extensive network of global resources and invest in your future. We value the meaningful work that you do and encourage you to be a part of the change. Our value proposition is our commitment to you; it highlights the experiences, benefits, and value that you can expect as part of RSM. This is underpinned by our three values – integrity in everything that we do, supporting clients everywhere, and developing and valuing everyone. Who we are: RSM Australia is a member of RSM, the world’s 6th largest network of audit, tax and consulting firms. We are an award-winning professional services firm with over 100 years experience supporting Australian businesses. We believe in putting people first and we are proud to have developed a work culture that fosters growth, collaboration and success.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Practice Support Manager to join our Business Advisory team in Perth. This is a key operational role within the practice, partnering closely with Partners and senior leaders to support the effective day‑to‑day management of the team. You’ll have oversight across practice operations, financial performance, workflow, people coordination and process improvement, helping ensure the team operates efficiently while delivering an exceptional experience for our clients. You’ll be someone who enjoys bringing structure to a busy environment, understands the commercial drivers of a professional services practice and is confident working with senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with Partners and senior leaders to support the day‑to‑day operations of the Business Advisory practice
• Coordinate workflows, resourcing and competing priorities across the team
• Support the financial performance of the practice, including budgeting, forecasting, billing, work in progress (WIP), debtor management and reporting
• Monitor key practice metrics and provide meaningful insights to Partners and senior stakeholders
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and broader people initiatives across the practice
• Work closely with team members to maintain a positive, collaborative and high‑performing environment
• Support client administration and service delivery processes to ensure a consistent and high‑quality client experience
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve systems and enhance practice efficiency
• Coordinate operational projects and initiatives across the team
• Contribute to practice planning, growth initiatives and broader Business Advisory priorities

About you

You’ll be a highly organised and commercially minded professional who enjoys working at the centre of a busy professional services practice. You will ideally bring:

• Previous experience in practice management, operations, business management or a similar role
• Experience within accounting, professional services, consulting or another client‑focused environment
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience across areas such as budgeting, billing, WIP, debtors and financial reporting
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working closely with Partners and senior leaders
• A collaborative and supportive approach to working with and coordinating teams
• Strong systems capability and confidence working with practice management, reporting and CRM systems
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accountability
• Tertiary qualifications in business, commerce, management or a related discipline would be highly regarded

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with our Business Advisory leadership team and play an important role in how the practice operates, grows and supports its people and clients. You’ll join a team where you can build strong relationships, broaden your experience and continue developing your career within a national professional services firm.

Life at RSM

RSM provides a great environment to build skills and confidence and we help our people achieve their best. We are trusted advisors to our clients, so it is critical for us to find the right people for the job on offer. Our network of offices across Australia and around the world allow us to offer a personal service to all our clients regardless of where they are! Working for RSM entitles everyone to a wide range of leading health, wellness financial and lifestyle benefits.

At RSM, we believe that a little understanding goes a long way in building a fulfilling career. We are dedicated to creating an environment where you are valued for your expertise, but also for who you are as an individual. We believe that success stems from a collective effort, and we foster a collaborative atmosphere where your voice is heard, your ideas are valued and your contributions are recognised. When you choose RSM, you're selecting more than just a job. You're becoming part of an esteemed accounting firm that has consistently been recognized for its excellence. Our unwavering commitment to client satisfaction has earned us the prestigious title of Best Accounting and Consulting Firm for five consecutive years. Be part of a team that continues to set the standard for excellence and connect you to an extensive network of national and global resources.