Business Services Manager | Canberra | $130k–$160k + Super | Partner Exposure | Hybrid
Ready for greater ownership, stronger Partner exposure and a bigger role in your clients' businesses?
I'm working with a leading professional services firm in Canberra looking for a Business Services Manager who wants greater responsibility, stronger client exposure and a genuine opportunity to progress their career.
You'll work closely with experienced Partners and Managers across a quality portfolio of privately owned and growing businesses, with the opportunity to take real ownership of your clients and play an important role in developing the team around you.
The opportunity
Managing a portfolio of quality SME and privately owned clients
Reviewing financial statements, tax returns and compliance work
Providing tax planning and business advisory support
Working directly with business owners and key decision-makers
Reviewing work and providing technical guidance to junior team members
Identifying opportunities to add value beyond compliance
Building and maintaining long-term client relationships
Working closely with Partners and Managers on complex client matters
Supporting the development of junior and intermediate accountants




The role is designed for someone who wants to be more commercially involved with their clients while continuing to develop their leadership and technical capability.
About you
5+ years' Australian public practice experience
Strong Business Services and Tax experience
Experience managing a portfolio of clients
CA/CPA qualified or close to completion
Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge
Excellent communication and client relationship skills
Experience reviewing and mentoring junior team members
A genuine interest in progressing further into leadership
What's on offer?
Genuine leadership and career progression
Quality and diverse client portfolio
Strong business advisory and commercial exposure
CA/CPA support and professional development
Opportunity to mentor and develop a team
Team-oriented and supportive environment
Why consider it?
This isn't simply another step up in title.
It's an opportunity to take greater ownership of your clients, work more closely with Partners and develop the leadership and commercial skills needed for the next stage of your career.
If you're a Business Services Manager in Canberra and you're considering what the next move could look like, I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.
You don't need to be actively looking.
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📌 Business Services Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Lead Group
📍 Canberra