About the company:

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded professional services firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional accounting, business advisory, audit, and wealth management services.

Supporting privately owned businesses, family enterprises, not-for-profit organisations and high-net-worth individuals across the Geelong region, they pride themselves on building long-term client relationships and providing practical, commercial advice that helps clients achieve their goals.

With a collaborative and people-first culture, the firm is committed to investing in its team through ongoing learning, career development and genuine progression opportunities.

The Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Manager to join a collaborative and high-performing team.

In this role, you'll manage a diverse portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted advisor while mentoring and developing junior team members. Working closely with Partners and other service lines, you'll provide strategic business and taxation advice, identify growth opportunities for clients, and play an integral role in the continued success of the practice.

This role is based out of their Geelong office (with hybrid working 3/2 split available).

Duties:

- Manage a portfolio of business services clients, delivering high-quality accounting and advisory services.
- Build and strengthen long-term client relationships while identifying opportunities to grow the client base.
- Lead client meetings, presentations and technical discussions.
- Mentor, coach and review the work of junior team members.
- Manage workflow, WIP, budgets and team performance.
- Review complex compliance work, identify technical issues and implement tax planning strategies.




- Contribute to technical training and knowledge sharing across the team.

About you:You'll be an experienced accountant who enjoys building relationships but also nurturing a team.

- CA or CPA qualification (or overseas equivalent).
- 4+ years' exp within an Australian public practice accounting firm.
- Proven experience mentoring and supporting juniors.
- Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation legislation.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

Culture and Benefits:This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that values collaboration, professional development, and delivering genuine value to its clients.

- Hybrid working and flexible hours to support work-life balance.
- Transparent career progression with structured development plans with promotions based on merit rather than tenure.
- Monthly one-on-one career planning and mentoring.
- A collaborative, family-friendly team culture.
- Regular team social events.
- Ongoing technical development, including monthly tax training sessions.
- Opportunity to work with quality clients while building a long-term career with a respected firm.

How to apply:If you, or someone you know might be interested, please feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion, contact Kerry Bywater on 0422 838 *** or email *****@calidusgroup.com.au, alternatively click APPLY to submit your application.

*Please note, we also offer a $1000 referral bonus on the successful placement of anyone you refer!
Additional information

- Owning a client portfolio servicing a range of complex clients...
- Leading and mentor an experienced team...
- Working in a collaborative, flexible working environment...

📌 Business Services Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Calidus Group
📍 Melbourne