An outstanding opportunity has become available for an experienced
Business Services & Tax Senior Manager
to join a highly regarded Sydney-based accounting and advisory firm.
With a team of almost 100 professionals, this established practice continues to experience steady growth and has built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality accounting, tax and business advisory services to SMEs, privately owned businesses and ultra-wealthy family groups.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Senior Manager to step into a key leadership role, working closely with the Directors while managing a diverse portfolio of quality clients and mentoring a talented team.
The Opportunity
You'll take ownership of a diverse portfolio of privately owned businesses and family groups, providing strategic tax and business advice while leading a team of accountants and helping drive the continued growth of the practice.
This role offers an excellent balance of compliance, advisory, leadership and client relationship management, making it ideal for someone looking to further develop their career towards Director and Partner level.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a diverse portfolio of SME, private business and family group clients
Deliver high-quality tax, business advisory and commercial consulting services
Review financial statements, income tax returns and complex compliance work
Advise clients on business structuring, tax planning and growth strategies
Lead, mentor and develop a team of accountants
Manage workflow, team performance and client deadlines
Build long-term client relationships and identify opportunities to expand advisory services
Collaborate with specialist Tax and Audit teams on complex client engagements




Support the Directors with practice growth, business development and strategic initiatives
About You
We're seeking an experienced Business Services & Tax Senior Manager with a strong background in Australian public practice.
You'll ideally possess:
CA or CPA qualification
Extensive Business Services & Tax experience within an Australian accounting firm
Strong technical expertise across tax compliance and business advisory
Experience managing complex SME, family groups and multi-entity client structures
Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop high-performing teams
Excellent communication skills and commercial acumen
A genuine passion for building long-term client relationships
What's on Offer?
Join a growing accounting and advisory practice with almost 100 professionals
Work alongside an experienced leadership team in a collaborative environment
Exposure to ultra-wealthy family groups
Strong advisory focus supported by specialist Tax and Audit teams
Genuine long-term pathway towards Director / Partner
Hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of three days in the office after probation
Flexible 35-hour working week with adjustable start and finish times
Two formal performance, salary and promotion reviews each year
Ongoing technical development through monthly external training, internal tax updates and discussion groups
Access to leading technical resources including CCH and Tax Institute
Well-being leave, bonus annual leave incentives and flexibility to support study commitments
If you're looking for a leadership role where you can work with quality clients, develop your team and continue progressing your career, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Senior Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Hedley Scott Recruitment
📍 New South Wales