About the opportunity
A growing and highly regarded accounting and advisory firm in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Manager to work alongside its leadership team on a high-quality business client base. This is not a typical compliance role, it's a genuine advisory position for someone who thrives at the intersection of tax strategy, commercial finance, and client leadership. If you love working closely with business owners, helping them make better decisions and build real value, this one is for you.
Key responsibilities
Manage a diverse portfolio of business clients across tax compliance, financial reporting and strategic advisory
Review financial statements and tax returns across individuals, partnerships, trusts & companies
Lead virtual CFO engagements, delivering budgeting, cash flow forecasting and commercial insights to business owners and founders
Provide tax planning and structuring advice across complex business and family group arrangements
Lead succession planning and business advisory conversations at senior level
Review and mentor junior accountants, supporting their development and quality of output
Drive client engagement, acquisition and retention, building long-term trusted relationships
The ideal candidate




Experienced in a management position in public practice across business services and tax
Strong technical knowledge across business entity structures
Track record in Virtual CFO and business advisory work, able to translate numbers into commercial decisions
Experience with tax planning and structuring for privately owned businesses and family groups
Strong leadership presence, able to mentor a team while maintaining excellent senior-level client relationships
Proactive, commercially curious, and comfortable managing a varied client portfolio in a fast-paced workplace
Someone who genuinely enjoys the advisory side, building client relationships, not just filing returns
What's on offer
Leading salary package in the area
Equity achievable within 18 months for the right candidate
Multiple service lines across the firm
Collaborative, high-performance team with genuine investment in your development
Ability to work across in a wholistic firm approach to advice
WFH days and flexible hours
All the lifestyle benefits of Adelaide, without sacrificing the calibre of work
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📌 Senior Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 MW Recruitment
📍 Adelaide