Strategic Business Advisory Manager

Moore Australia; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore Australia in Geelong seeks an experienced accounting professional to lead client service delivery across tax, accounting, and advisory work. You will manage workflow, budgets and client engagements, while delivering high-quality financial statements and tax outcomes for complex client structures.

The role requires CA/CPA or equivalent, CPD commitment, and strong experience with Xero/MYOB/QuickBooks. You will mentor mid-level staff and contribute to business development within the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or similar undergraduate degree.
• Professional certification – Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
• Strong exposure to accounting software including Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Providing and reviewing a range of accounting and compliance services including:
• Preparing complex income tax returns for diverse client entities (individuals, partnerships, trusts, companies).
• Preparing full set of accounts and cash flow statements.
• Reconciling client accounts and completing tax reconciliations.
• Calculating deferred tax accounting and complex tax structures.
• Providing consultancy, report writing, and handling client requests.
• Overseeing workflow and budgeting for client engagements.
• Monitoring accuracy and regulatory quality assurance.
• Leading and developing mid-level team members and managing workloads.
• Budgets, recoverability targets and debt collection monitoring.
• Business development and nurturing client relationships.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Planning & budgeting

Research & presentation

Client relationship

Advisory & commercial awareness

Industry trends

People management

Technical accounting & tax

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

CA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Business Fitness

Job description

Moore Australia in Geelong seeks an experienced accounting professional to lead client service delivery across tax, accounting, and advisory work. You will manage workflow, budgets and client engagements, while delivering high-quality financial statements and tax outcomes for complex client structures.

The role requires CA/CPA or equivalent, CPD commitment, and strong experience with Xero/MYOB/QuickBooks. You will mentor mid-level staff and contribute to business development within the firm.