MANAGER – BUSINESS ADVISORY – BRISBANE CBD/HYBRID – INTERNATIONAL MID-TIER CA FIRM (JOB ID 983)

Ready to step into a true leadership role where you’ll own client relationships, lead a high-performing team and influence outcomes beyond pure compliance?

Looking for a career move where technical excellence, commercial advisory, people leadership and genuine client ownership all come together?

Our client is a nationally recognised professional services and advisory network with a strong Private Business & Family Advisory division supporting privately owned businesses, family groups and entrepreneurial clients. Known for combining technical strength with practical commercial outcomes, the firm offers a collaborative, people-first environment where leadership capability, client relationships and long-term career growth are genuinely prioritised.

This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced Business Services Manager or high-performing Assistant Manager ready to step up into a broader advisory-focused role. Working closely with Partners and senior leadership, you will oversee a quality portfolio of SME and mid-market clients while leading a capable team across compliance, advisory, workflow planning and client strategy.

The Role:

Manage and grow a portfolio of SME, private business and family group clients

Act as a trusted adviser across accounting, tax, structuring and commercial matters

Review complex financial statements and income tax returns across multiple entity types

Lead, mentor and develop a team of Accountants, Seniors and emerging leaders

Work closely with Partners on advisory projects, workflow planning and client strategy

Drive client relationship management and ensure high-quality service delivery

Contribute to systems improvement, process enhancement and operational initiatives

Support broader business development and strategic growth opportunities

About You:

CA or CPA qualified

Strong Australian public practice experience across Business Services / Tax

Current Manager experience or proven Assistant Manager ready to step up

Strong technical compliance capability with confidence in advisory conversations

Demonstrated leadership and team development experience

Commercial mindset with strong client relationship capability

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Proactive, solutions-focused and motivated to drive both client and team success

What’s On Offer:

Genuine leadership role with real client and team ownership

Direct Partner interaction and strategic advisory exposure

Flexible working arrangements

Strong leadership and professional development programs

Income protection insurance

Discounted health insurance

Paid parental leave

Free fortnightly office lunches

Active social club, sporting events and team activities

Mental health and wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Program

Modern Brisbane CBD office with premium facilities

Long-term career progression within a respected national advisory network

If you’re a commercially minded Business Services professional seeking a true leadership opportunity with strong client ownership, team impact and advisory exposure, this role offers an outstanding next step within a high-performing professional services environment.

Please note: This job is based in Australia therefore, only candidates who are permanent residents or citizens of Australia will be considered.

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