Manager Business Services

Were BDO a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise helping businesses achieve their goals.

We inspire others to go further. We create together to reach higher. We build trust to lead purposefully.

Whether youre building your future or starting your career with us you wont do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people we shape what matters and thats where you come in.

Our Business Services division partners with clients to drive success by delivering high-quality advisory and compliance solutions. We work closely with large privately owned businesses in the Australian retail sector many of which hold significant property portfolios.

In this role you will manage key client relationships lead a team and oversee the delivery of professional accounting and tax services to complex high-value clients.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Manager to join a fast-growing team generating over $3 million in recurring fees. This is a leadership role offering exposure to interesting clients meaningful advisory work and strong career progression.

You will play a key role in managing client engagements mentoring staff and working closely with a Partner to deliver outstanding outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage business services accounting and tax engagements.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships acting as a trusted advisor

• Oversee the preparation of financial statements in line with regulatory and reporting standards

• Deliver tax planning strategies and provide advice on business and regulatory matters

• Review and manage income tax and FBT returns identifying risks and non-compliance issues

• Collaborate with audit teams during the JulyNovember busy season to ensure seamless service delivery

• Coach mentor and develop a team of 7 direct reports

• Contribute to a range of advisory and consulting projects.

About You

You are an experienced professional with strong technical expertise and leadership capability. You are confident managing large complex clients and enjoy working in a collaborative high-performing environment.

Your experience includes:

• 68 years of Australian Business Services experience within a Chartered Accounting environment (experience in a mid-tier or Big 4 firm would be advantageous)

• Strong knowledge of Australian tax including trusts companies and individuals with exposure to GST payroll tax superannuation and stamp duty

• Experience working with larger clients including CFOs and internal finance teams

• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and lead teams effectively

• Excellent communication and relationship management skills

• CA qualification is essential.

What We Offer

• Direct mentorship from a Partner

• Exposure to large high-value clients (average fees $110K)

• Leadership opportunities within a growing dynamic team

• Clear pathway for career progression

• A supportive culture focused on coaching and development

Why BDO

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors to guide and accelerate your professional career across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing social financial and professional development benefits to help realise whats possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks retail discounts employee referral rewards study and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support cultural and religious leave and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One Bold Human Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

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