- My client is a leading top 10 National Accounting firm based in Melbourne, with an established Business Advisory practice servicing a diverse portfolio of privately owned businesses, high net wealth individuals and corporate clients.
- I am looking for an experienced Business Advisory Manager who is ready to take ownership of a client portfolio, manage and develop junior staff and work closely with Partners in providing high-quality accounting, taxation and commercial advisory services.
- This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Manager, or an ambitious Assistant Manager ready to step up, who is looking for greater client responsibility, leadership opportunities and long-term career progression within a highly regarded professional services firm.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Partners, you will manage a portfolio of clients and a team of professional staff. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the workflow of the team and communicating regularly with Partners regarding client matters, deadlines and priorities.
- Reviewing work papers and ensuring appropriate supporting evidence and documentation is maintained.
- Reviewing financial statements prepared in accordance with current accounting and reporting standards.
- Reviewing income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and superannuation funds.
- Providing complex tax planning and structuring advice to clients.
- Advising clients on practical, commercial and financial issues and developing solutions that genuinely add value to their businesses.
- Developing and analysing financial models and management accounting reports.
- Identifying, researching and resolving complex accounting and taxation issues.
- Developing a strong understanding of each client’s business, industry and competitive environment.
- Taking a longer-term perspective on clients’ industries and identifying potential commercial opportunities and risks.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and acting as a trusted adviser.
- Reviewing the work of junior team members and providing technical guidance, coaching and support.
- Managing, mentoring and developing junior staff and contributing to the overall capability of the team.
- Sharing technical knowledge, best practices and relevant industry and market developments across the team.
- Ensuring client information is accurately recorded and processed through the firm’s systems.
- Contributing to business development and the continued growth of the practice.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Approximately 5–7 years’ experience in Business Advisory, Business Services or Private Clients within professional practice.
- A Business or Commerce degree with an Accounting major.
- CA qualification or equivalent.
- Previous experience managing, supervising and developing professional staff.
- Strong Australian taxation and financial reporting knowledge.
- Experience reviewing financial statements, income tax returns and complex client work.
- The ability to provide practical and commercially focused advice rather than simply compliance services.
- Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.
- The ability to work autonomously while also contributing effectively within a collaborative team.
- A commitment to ongoing professional and technical development.
- Business development exposure would be highly regarded.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an opportunity to join an established professional services firm that combines the resources and technical capability of a major accounting practice with a strong focus on its people and clients.
The firm offers:
- A collaborative and people-focused working environment.
- Exposure to a broad portfolio of privately owned businesses and sophisticated clients.
- A genuine mix of business advisory, taxation, accounting and commercial work.
- Direct interaction with Partners and senior decision-makers.
- Responsibility for managing and developing junior staff.
- Strong technical and professional development opportunities.
- Access to extensive national and international resources.
- Genuine long-term career progression for high-performing professionals.
- The opportunity to develop your business development and client relationship skills as you progress towards more senior leadership positions.
This position would particularly suit an experienced Business Advisory Manager looking for greater responsibility and career progression, or a high-performing Assistant Manager who believes they are ready to make the next step into management.
Enquiries
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact David Johnson on 0477 034 954 or david@rocksolidrecrecruitment.com.au
Rock Solid Recruitment
M: 0477 034 954
E: david@rocksolidrecruitment.com.au
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