Senior Business Services Manager – Compliance & Advisory

Hedley Scott Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $155k + super

1 day WFH per week

Flexible start & finish times

Offshore team support

AI technology investment

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Hedley Scott Recruitment is seeking an experienced Business Services Manager (Associate Adviser) for a Sydney CBD accounting and advisory firm.

You will oversee compliance delivery across a portfolio with offshore support, mentoring accountants and ensuring timely, high-quality work for complex client groups.

The role emphasizes technical tax and accounting review, client relationships, and opportunities to leverage AI-driven automation within a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years Australian public practice accounting experience.
• CA or CPA qualification required.
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting.
• Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation legislation and accounting standards.
• Experience reviewing financial statements and tax returns for complex entity groups.
• Experience mentoring accountants and managing workflow.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance delivery across a portfolio generating ~$800k–$1m+ in annual fees.
• Review financial statements and tax returns for companies, trusts, individuals, and complex family groups.
• Manage BAS, tax compliance and ATO lodgement obligations.
• Oversee workflow, deadlines and quality across the client portfolio.
• Mentor offshore accountants responsible for compliance preparation.
• Coordinate client information and prepare compliance work ahead of advisory meetings.
• Support senior advisers with accounting, taxation and client matters.
• Maintain accurate workpapers, records and workflow reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and client service.

Skills

Public accounting

Team leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Offshore coordination

Xero

Xero Tax

FYI

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tertiary accounting qualification

Tools

Xero

FYI

Xero Tax

Job description

Hedley Scott Recruitment is seeking an experienced Business Services Manager (Associate Adviser) for a Sydney CBD accounting and advisory firm.

You will oversee compliance delivery across a portfolio with offshore support, mentoring accountants and ensuring timely, high-quality work for complex client groups.

The role emphasizes technical tax and accounting review, client relationships, and opportunities to leverage AI-driven automation within a dynamic, growth-focused environment.