We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Manager – Accounting & Business Services who is passionate about building high-performing teams, delivering exceptional client outcomes, and driving business growth.
Working closely with Partners & Directors, you will lead a team of professionals across Business Services, Tax Compliance and Advisory, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, timely and client-focused solutions. This role has a significant influence across the division, offering the chance to shape strategy, develop future talent and contribute to the continued growth and success of the business.
For the right person, this role offers a clear and supported pathway to Partner level, providing the opportunity to build your profile, expand your client base and play a key role in the future leadership of the firm.
What You'll Do:
Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of accountants and advisors, fostering a collaborative and positive culture.
Deliver high-quality accounting, taxation, compliance and advisory services to a base of high growth innovative technology and life science start ups
Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring exceptional service, client retention and revenue growth.
Identify opportunities to provide value-added advisory services and contribute to business development initiatives.
Work closely with Partners and Directors to drive strategic growth and operational improvements across the division.
Provide technical guidance and expertise across accounting, taxation and business advisory matters in particular for high growth innovative technology and life science start ups
Review complex financial statements, tax compliance obligations and advisory engagements.
Ensure work is delivered on time,
within budget and to the highest skilled standards.
Support and contribute to Prime's One Connected culture by collaborating across divisions and identifying referral opportunities.
Drive team engagement, performance, development and succession planning initiatives.
Stay abreast of legislative changes, industry developments and emerging opportunities to support clients proactively.
Contribute to business-wide initiatives, strategic projects and continuous improvement programs.
What We're Looking For:
10+ years' experience within Accounting & Business Services, Public Practice or a similar professional services environment.
Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring a team of accounting professionals.
Strong technical knowledge across accounting, taxation, business compliance and advisory services relatinghigh growth innovative technology and life science start ups
Proven ability to manage and grow client relationships while delivering exceptional service outcomes, including availability for early morning and late evening calls with clients in the US and EU
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify opportunities for business growth and client value creation.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strategic thinker with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
Ability to balance independent decision-making with collaboration across leadership teams.
A passion for developing people and fostering a high-performance culture.
Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and professional excellence.
Qualifications
CA or equivalent professional qualification (essential)
Current member of CA ANZ or CPA Australia (essential)
Bachelor of Business, Commerce, Accounting or equivalent (desirable)
Why Join Us?
At Prime Financial Group, we're not just growing — we're building something extraordinary. As part of a listed company with 45% team ownership, we empower our people to take ownership, work closely with senior leadership and make a meaningful impact.
As part of Prime, a market-leading Advisory, Capital & Asset Management firm with over 200 team members globally, you'll experience the energy of a high-performance culture with the backing and stability of a listed organisation.
A genuine and clearly defined pathway to Partner level
Exposure to strategic business decisions and direct access to senior leadership.
The opportunity to build and grow your own client portfolio and personal brand.
A supportive, collaborative and high-performing culture.
Structured mentoring, leadership development and career progression opportunities.
Recognition through industry awards, including:
GoodCompany Awards 2025 – Top 30 (second consecutive year)
AFR Top 100 Accounting Firms 2025 – Ranked #30
A genuine commitment to employee development and wellbeing.
Hybrid work options and a dynamic CBD-based workplace.
End-of-trip facilities.
The opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing, entrepreneurial business.
If you are interested, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Senior Manager - Business Services (Melbourne)
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