Senior Accounting Manager — Path to Head Role + Bonus

RDA Accountants and Advisors; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RDA Group in Adelaide seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to run the accounting team, report to the Head of Accounting, and ensure timely delivery of client work. You will manage monthly billing, sign off on complex compliance and advisory engagements, and guide the team to maintain high-quality standards.

You will bring CA/CPA credentials with 6+ years in Australian public practice, strong SMSF and trusts expertise, and a proven ability to meet deadlines while driving commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification is essential.
• Six+ years in Australian public practice with leadership experience.
• Strong technical knowledge across individuals, companies, trusts and SMSFs.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and billing targets through planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan team capacity, schedule jobs and deliver the monthly billing plan.
• Guide the team through technical roadblocks and key decisions.
• Review and sign off compliance and advisory work to ensure accuracy.
• Manage client communication to deliver exceptional service.
• Deliver advisory work that drives tangible client outcomes.
• Develop training plans and align the team with common goals.
• Collaborate with the Head of Accounting and wider group to close jobs and escalate only when needed.
• Build and roll out processes to keep the team performing at their best.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Client communication

Commercial judgement

Technical accounting

SMSF knowledge

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

RDA Group in Adelaide seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to run the accounting team, report to the Head of Accounting, and ensure timely delivery of client work. You will manage monthly billing, sign off on complex compliance and advisory engagements, and guide the team to maintain high-quality standards.

You will bring CA/CPA credentials with 6+ years in Australian public practice, strong SMSF and trusts expertise, and a proven ability to meet deadlines while driving commercial outcomes.