Business Services Manager

Business Services Manager | Canberra | $130k–$160k + Super | Partner Exposure | Hybrid
Ready for greater ownership, stronger Partner exposure and a bigger role in your clients' businesses?
I'm working with a leading professional services firm in Canberra looking for a Business Services Manager who wants greater responsibility, stronger client exposure and a genuine opportunity to progress their career.
You'll work closely with experienced Partners and Managers across a quality portfolio of privately owned and growing businesses, with the opportunity to take real ownership of your clients and play an important role in developing the team around you.
The opportunity
You'll be responsible for:• Managing a portfolio of quality SME and privately owned clients• Reviewing financial statements, tax returns and compliance work• Providing tax planning and business advisory support• Working directly with business owners and key decision-makers• Reviewing work and providing technical guidance to junior team members• Identifying opportunities to add value beyond compliance• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships• Working closely with Partners and Managers on complex client matters• Supporting the development of junior and intermediate accountants
The role is designed for someone who wants to be more commercially involved with their clients while continuing to develop their leadership and technical capability.
About you
You'll ideally have:• 5+ years' Australian public practice experience• Strong Business Services and Tax experience• Experience managing a portfolio of clients• CA/CPA qualified or close to completion• Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge• Excellent communication and client relationship skills• Experience reviewing and mentoring junior team members• A genuine interest in progressing further into leadership
What's on offer?
• $130,000–$160,000 + Super• Hybrid working• Genuine leadership and career progression• Direct Partner exposure• Quality and diverse client portfolio• Strong business advisory and commercial exposure• CA/CPA support and professional development• Opportunity to mentor and develop a team• Collaborative and supportive environment
Why consider it?
This isn't simply another step up in title.
It's an opportunity to take greater ownership of your clients, work more closely with Partners and develop the leadership and commercial skills needed for the next stage of your career.
If you're a Business Services Manager in Canberra and you're considering what the next move could look like, I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.
You don't need to be actively looking.
Apply now or contact James Rosenberg at Lead Group directly.