Strategic Advisory Services Manager

Bentley Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bentley Recruitment is seeking an experienced leader for an advisory-focused accounting role in Brisbane. The position centers on strategic client advisory, with no hands-on compliance tasks, and collaborates closely with the in-house financial planning team to deliver holistic client outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in Australian public practice, strong compliance review skills, and experience with Xero and BGL360 (SMSF review).

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Australian public practice
• Strong technical compliance review and advisory skills
• Career driven with excellent relationship-building skills
• Proficiency with Xero and BGL360 (SMSF review exposure)
• Experience leading a team of onshore and offshore staff

Responsibilities

• Manage workflow, team performance, and client relationships
• Compliance review and advisory meetings (no hands-on compliance)
• Provide strategic advice on business structuring and small business concessions
• Collaborate with financial planning team on year-end and interim client meetings
• Oversee a team of 8 onshore staff and offshore accountants
• Reviewing compliance of a capable team of accountants

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Compliance review

SMSF review

Tools

Xero

BGL360

SMSF review tools

Job description

Bentley Recruitment is seeking an experienced leader for an advisory-focused accounting role in Brisbane. The position centers on strategic client advisory, with no hands-on compliance tasks, and collaborates closely with the in-house financial planning team to deliver holistic client outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in Australian public practice, strong compliance review skills, and experience with Xero and BGL360 (SMSF review).