Job description
Business Services Senior Manager
Clear Pathway to Director ****** Months)
Brisbane CBD | Top 10 Accounting Firm
More advisory than compliance.
Up to $175k inc Super
This is not a "wait your turn" Senior Manager role.
We're recruiting for a Top 10 accounting firm in Brisbane that is actively planning its next generation of Directors. Due to sustained growth and Partner succession planning, they're appointing a Business Services Senior Manager with a defined and supported pathway to Director within 1-2 years.
If you're already operating at a Director-ready level - commercially strong, confident with clients, and respected as a leader - this role is designed for you.
Why this opportunity is different
Formal Director pathway with timeframes, KPIs, and Partner sponsorship
Succession planning underway - this role fills a future leadership gap
High-value mid-market & HNW client base (not compliance-heavy)
Strong national brand + genuine local autonomy
Partners focused on advisory, growth, and people development
This firm promotes from within - and backs it up.
The role
As Business Services Senior Manager, you'll operate as a de facto Director-in-waiting, with responsibility for clients, people, and growth.
Key responsibilities:
Lead a portfolio of complex business services and tax clients
Act as trusted advisor to business owners and private groups
Review and oversee compliance (tax returns, financial statements, structuring)
Deliver strategic, commercial, and advisory outcomes
Lead and develop Managers and Seniors
Assist Partners with client growth, recent work, and succession
Build your profile internally and externally in preparation for Director
About you
This role suits a Senior Manager who is ready to step up, not years away.
You will likely have:
CA or CPA qualification
8-12+ years' experience inBusiness Services / Tax (public practice)
Current Senior Manager experience (or exceptional Manager ready now)
Strong client-facing and advisory capability
Proven people leadership and mentoring experience
Clear ambition to progress to Director
What's on offer
Up to $175k inc Super + performance bonuses
Clearly defined Director promotion pathway ****** months)
Active mentoring from equity Partners
Flexible working arrangements and modern systems
High-trust, low-ego leadership culture
A long-term career home, not a stepping stone
Interested?
Opportunities like this don't come up often - especially with genuine Director succession planning already in motion.
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.
All enquiries are handled discreetly.
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