Lead an experienced team and manage quality business clients
Keypoint Accountants & Advisors is seeking an experienced
Business Services Manager or proven Assistant Manager
to join our established Gold Coast accounting and advisory firm.
This is a genuine management position for someone with demonstrated experience managing professional staff, workflow, client relationships and engagement outcomes within an Australian public-practice firm.
You will manage a team of experienced Senior Accountants and oversee a portfolio of high-value privately owned businesses and family groups.
The role is focused on leadership, workflow management, technical review, tax planning and business advisory.
Keypoint has supported Gold Coast businesses and families for more than 60 years. We combine the stability of an established firm with modern systems, versatile working arrangements and a progressive approach to professional development.
We are a close-knit team of approximately 10 people who work collaboratively and communicate directly. You can make decisions, contribute ideas and work closely with the Partners without the layers of hierarchy and internal politics often found in larger firms.
We genuinely value work-life balance. Our business and performance targets are realistic, achievable and designed to be met during normal working hours.
We do not expect our team to routinely work long hours to meet unreasonable targets. Workloads are actively managed to support a sustainable balance between professional responsibilities and personal life.
The opportunity
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing and supporting a team of Senior Accountants
Allocating and monitoring workflow, deadlines and team capacity




Managing engagement budgets, WIP and job progress
Reviewing financial statements, income tax returns and taxation work
Managing a portfolio of high-value business and family-group clients
Acting as the primary point of contact for clients
Conducting tax-planning, advisory and annual client meetings
Providing advice on companies, trusts, CGT, Division 7A, GST and FBT
Identifying business-advisory and value-add opportunities
Working directly with the Partners on complex client matters
Maintaining high technical and client-service standards
Contributing to improvements in systems, processes and team performance
About you
You will be an established Manager or experienced Assistant Manager who can demonstrate:
At least seven years of Australian public-practice experience
Current or recent experience managing accounting staff
Proven experience managing workflow, deadlines and team capacity
Experience reviewing work completed by Senior Accountants
Experience managing a portfolio of business clients
Strong Australian taxation and business-services knowledge
Confidence conducting client meetings independently
Robust knowledge of companies, trusts, partnerships, CGT, Division 7A, GST and FBT
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong commercial judgement and attention to detail




CA or CPA qualification
Full Australian working rights
This position is intended for an established Manager or Assistant Manager with demonstrated staff and workflow-management experience. It is not a first-time supervisory position for a Senior Accountant.
Systems and technology
Keypoint operates in a modern, cloud-based environment using:
Xero
BGL
Ignition
SuiteFiles
NowInfinity
Experience with these systems is advantageous, although training can be provided where required.
Competitive salary package based on experience
Personal, structured quarterly performance bonuses
Clear and achievable performance expectations
Targets designed to be met during normal working hours
No expectation of routinely working long hours
A genuinely balanced and sustainable workload
Eight-hour flexible working days Monday to Thursday
A 5 1/2 hour Friday, finishing at 2.00 pm
One work-from-home day per fortnight
Free onsite car parking
Direct access to supportive and approachable Partners
A close-knit team of approximately 10 people
A team consisting entirely of experienced Senior Accountants
Modern open-plan office with lake views
Ongoing technical and leadership development
Regular team and social events
Long-term career stability with an established Gold Coast firm
This is an opportunity to lead an experienced team and manage a quality business client portfolio while enjoying realistic performance expectations, flexibility and genuine work-life balance.
All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
Staff and workflow-management experience
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📌 Accounting Manager - Business Services & Tax (Queensland)
🏢 Keypoint Accountants & Advisors
📍 Queensland