Bookkeeping Services Manager

H&R Block Limited; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in accounting and advisory services is looking for a Bookkeeping and Administration Manager. This role involves delivering high-quality bookkeeping services to small and medium-sized businesses, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. If you have extensive public practice experience and a passion for leadership, this is your opportunity to join a thriving team in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Environment

Professional Development

Supportive Culture

Career Growth

Qualifications

• Minimum Cert IV in Bookkeeping or Accounting; Bachelor's preferred.
• Registered BAS Agent and member of a professional association.
• At least 10 years’ experience in public practice bookkeeping and administration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional bookkeeping services to a wide range of business clients.
• Manage client engagements from onboarding to job completion.
• Lead, train, and support the bookkeeping and administration teams.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Client-first Mindset

Education

Cert IV in Bookkeeping or Accounting

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join H&R Block’s Accounting & Advisory Division as a Bookkeeping and Administration Manager!

H&R Block is known as Australia’s leading preparer of Income Tax Returns — but that’s only part of the story.

We also operate a national Accounting and Advisory service dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized businesses across the country.

Our Accounting and Advisory division is a full-service firm in its own right, with a strong and growing client base. Thanks to a steady stream of referrals from our individual tax clients, there’s no shortage of opportunity to make an impact.

Join a team where business is thriving and your skills are in demand.

Location : Melbourne CBD) | Hybrid work available

Employment Type : Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Bookkeeping and Administration Manager to lead our bookkeeping services within apublic practice accounting environment. This is not an internal finance or corporate bookkeeping role — we’re looking for someone who thrives in a client-facing, multi-entity, public practice setting.

You’ll oversee the delivery of high-quality bookkeeping services to a diverse portfolio of small and medium-sized business clients, while managing and mentoring a team of bookkeepers and admin staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver professional bookkeeping services to a wide range of business clients.
• Manage client engagements from onboarding through to job completion.
• Lead, train, and support the Bookkeeping and Administration teams.
• Oversee BAS / IAS lodgments, ASIC annual reviews, and compliance documentation.
• Process payroll / STP and reconcile client ledgers and ATO accounts.
• Monitor workflow, job progress, and ensure adherence to budgets and deadlines.
• Maintain high standards of technical accuracy and client service.

What We Offer

• Hybrid Work Environment : Flexibility to work from home and our Melbourne office.
• Professional Development : Ongoing training and exposure to a wide variety of industries and clients.
• Supportive Culture : Join a collaborative and positive team environment.
• Career Growth : Opportunities for advancement within our growing Business Services division.

About You

• Minimum Cert IV in Bookkeeping or Accounting (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Registered BAS Agent and member of a professional association (CPA, CA, ICB, or ABA).
• At least 10 years’ experience inpublic practice bookkeepingand administration.
• Proven experience managing a team in a client-service environment.
• Proficient in Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills and a client-first mindset.
• Excellent time management and ability to work independently.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re a seasoned bookkeeping professional with public practice experience and a passion for leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply nowto join H&R Block’s Accounting and Advisory team and help shape the future of small business support in Australia.

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