Senior Manager - Business Services & Tax Advisory

Rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Manager – Business Advisory

Your new company

This is a progressive, boutique, values-led accounting and advisory firm focused on helping business owners grow and succeed. The team prides itself on delivering meaningful advice, building strong client relationships, and maintaining a supportive and flexible workplace culture.

Your new role

A well-established and growing accounting and advisory firm is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to step into a key leadership role. This position offers genuine influence, autonomy, ownership of a high-quality client portfolio and a clear pathway to partnership, while mentoring a small team and contributing to the firm’s strategic direction. This is an ideal opportunity for someone ready to move beyond pure compliance into leadership and advisory impact.
Alternatively, if you are a Senior Accountant ready to take the next step into leadership, this could be the next step for you!

Duties include but not limited to:
  • Manage a diverse portfolio of business clients across multiple entity structures
  • Provide strategic advice on tax planning, structuring, CGT and business matters
  • Review and oversee compliance work to ensure quality and timeliness
  • Lead advisory engagements including forecasting, strategy and board reporting
  • Mentor and develop team members to build capability and performance
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and broader business strategy

What you'll need to succeed

  • CA or CPA qualified
  • 10+ years’ experience in Australian public practice
  • Proven experience managing client portfolios and reviewing complex work
  • Strong technical knowledge across tax and business advisory
  • Demonstrated leadership and team mentoring capability
  • Commercial mindset with excellent communication skills
  • Full working rights in Australia

What you'll get in return

  • Leadership role from day one with real influence
  • Direct support and mentoring from a Director
  • Clear pathway to partnership/equity
  • Flexible working arrangements (WFH + flexible hours)
  • Supportive, people-focused culture
  • Sign-on bonus available
  • Relocation support for interstate or regional candidates

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or reach out to Ryan Twose (ryan.twose@hays.com.au) for further information.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.



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Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Accountancy Firms
Location
VIC - Geelong
Specialism
Senior Finance
Pay
$120–175,000 + Super
Ref:
3003215
Closing date
24 Jul 2026

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Ryan Twose, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Geelong
Suite 16, Level 1, 240 Pakington St

Telephone: 0352268013

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