Operations Manager - Accounting and Financial Planning

About the role
Our client is a medium-sized accounting and financial planning practice in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, and they are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join their senior leadership team.

This is a genuinely valued operational role where you will be involved in all partnership meetings, overseeing administration, finance, HR, IT and marketing, and leading a team of direct reports.

What you'll be doing

- Leading and developing the Office Services team
- Owning the day-to-day running of admin, Finance, HR, IT and marketing functions across the practice
- Preparing budgets, reports and forecasts, and monitoring performance against results
- Overseeing cash flow, payroll, credit policy, banking, insurance and property administration
- Recommending, implementing and embedding improved systems, processes and procedure manuals
- Managing recruitment, induction, performance reviews and remuneration to attract and retain great people
- Ensuring the practice stays compliant with employment law and current HR policy




- Acting as a trusted point of contact for partners, directors, staff and clients

What you'll bring

- 5+ years' practice or office management experience within an accounting or financial planning firm
- Solid grounding in business operations, and up to date with relevant legislation for accounting / wealth management
- Proven people leadership – you know how to develop, motivate and get the best out of a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to present to staff at all levels
- Solid time management and the ability to prioritise and deliver under pressure

What's on offer

- $180,000 – $220,000 package, commensurate with experience
- A genuinely influential, senior leadership role at the heart of the practice
- Supportive partners and directors who value your expertise
- A family-friendly, collaborative, "Working as One" culture and long-term career opportunity

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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📌 Operations Manager - Accounting and Financial Planning (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne