- Advisory-focused role with exposure to complex private client and SME groups
- Flexible working arrangements, monthly training and genuine career progression
- Supportive partner-led culture with strong staff retention and regular social events

An outstanding opportunity is available for an experienced Business Services Manager to join a highly regarded Sydney-based accounting and advisory firm with an established reputation in the private client and SME market.

This firm operates within the mid-tier space and is known for delivering commercially focused advice to privately owned businesses, family groups, entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals. With approximately 50 staff and multiple specialist divisions, the firm offers the technical capability of a larger practice while maintaining a collaborative and partner-led culture.

The business has experienced strong and sustained growth and is seeking a capable Manager to play a key role in leading client engagements, mentoring staff and delivering strategic advisory outcomes.

The Prospect

Working closely with Partners and senior leadership, you will manage a diverse portfolio of clients across business services and tax advisory matters.

This role offers exposure to complex group structures, advisory-focused work and a broad client base including SMEs, large corporations, listed entities and international businesses.

Key Responsibilities

- Managing a portfolio of business services and tax clients
- Reviewing financial statements, tax returns and complex compliance work
- Delivering proactive tax and business advisory solutions




- Assisting clients with structuring, tax planning and business growth strategies
- Managing workflow, deadlines and team performance
- Leading, mentoring and developing junior team members
- Building strong long-term client relationships
- Working closely with Partners on strategic client matters and advisory engagements

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:

- CA or CPA qualification
- 6+ years’ experience within public practice accounting
- Strong business services and tax experience
- Previous experience managing client relationships and reviewing work
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive, commercially minded and client-focused approach
- Experience working with privately owned businesses and family groups

Benefits

- Strong career progression opportunities
- Monthly expert-led training sessions covering technical, soft skill and wellbeing topics
- Study support and study leave
- Flexible working arrangements, including 2 days WFH
- Competitive market salary package
- Paid parental leave
- Half-yearly formal development reviews
- Collaborative team environment with cross-team support
- Regular social events including EOFY celebrations, team lunches, Easter events and Town Hall gatherings
- Long-term staff retention, with many employees having been with the firm for 10+ years

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Manager seeking long-term career growth within a high-quality advisory-focused environment.

Apply today or contact Steve Merritt on for a confidential discussion.

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📌 Business Services Manager (City of Sydney)
🏢 Hedley Scott Recruitment
📍 City of Sydney