Tax & Advisory Manager

Woods & Co; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advisory exposure

Partner support

Career growth

Collaborative team

Great place to work

Job summary

Woods & Co Recruitment in Melbourne's CBD is seeking an experienced Tax & Advisory Manager to join an established accounting firm. You will manage a high-quality client portfolio, acting as a third-party CFO and adviser to SME clients, with Partner support and a hands-on approach.

The role focuses on advisory work, reviewing financial statements and tax compliance, and building deep client relationships across Healthcare, Manufacturing and Construction.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified with proven public practice experience at Manager level.
• Strong advisory mindset with the confidence to challenge and guide clients.
• Experience managing SME clients, ideally in Healthcare, Manufacturing or Construction.
• Excellent communication skills and commercial acumen.
• Ready to step into a key portfolio and take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-quality client portfolio with Partner support.
• Act as a third-party CFO and adviser to SME clients.
• Review and oversee financial statements, tax compliance and advisory work.
• Build deep client relationships across Healthcare, Manufacturing and Construction.
• Lead workflow, mentor team members and ensure delivery excellence.

Skills

Advisory mindset

Public practice experience

Client relationship management

Education

CA or CPA qualified

Job description

Tax & Advisory Manager

• 110,000 Per Year + Super
• Melbourne
• Accounting

Woods & Co Recruitment have partnered with an established and growing accounting firm based in Melbourne's CBD is seeking an experienced Manager to join their team. This role will suit someone who enjoys a hands-on position, managing a portfolio of clients and working closely with accountants in a professional services environment.

What's in it for you?

• True advisory exposure; operate as a trusted CFO, not just a compliance reviewer
• Strong Partner support and clear expectations from day one
• Career Growth
• Supportive and collaborative team
• Certified great place to work

What you'll do:

• Manage a high-quality client portfolio with Partner support
• Act as a third-party CFO and adviser to SME clients
• Review and oversee financial statements, tax compliance and advisory work
• Build deep client relationships across Healthcare, Manufacturing and Construction
• Lead workflow, mentor team members and ensure delivery excellence

What we're looking for:

• CA or CPA qualified with proven public practice experience at Manager level
• Strong advisory mindset with the confidence to challenge and guide clients
• Experience managing SME clients, ideally in Healthcare, Manufacturing or Construction
• Excellent communication skills and commercial acumen
• Someone ready to step into a key portfolio and take ownership

Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce that values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members, and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.