Job Description

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.

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With a team of almost 100 professionals, this established practice continues to experience steady growth and has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality accounting, tax and business advisory services to SMEs, privately owned businesses and ultra-wealthy family groups.

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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.

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The Chance

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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.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Manage a diverse portfolio of SME, private business and family group clients
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- Deliver high-quality tax, business advisory and commercial consulting services
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- Review financial statements, income tax returns and complex compliance work
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- Advise clients on business structuring, tax planning and growth strategies
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- Lead, mentor and develop a team of accountants
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- Manage workflow, team performance and client deadlines
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- Build long-term client relationships and identify opportunities to expand advisory services
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- Collaborate with specialist Tax and Audit teams on complex client engagements
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- Support the Directors with practice growth, business development and strategic initiatives
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About You

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We're seeking an experienced Business Services & Tax Senior Manager with a strong background in Australian public practice.

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You'll ideally possess:

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- CA or CPA qualification
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- Extensive Business Services & Tax experience within an Australian accounting firm
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- Strong technical expertise across tax compliance and business advisory
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- Experience managing complex SME, family groups and multi-entity client structures
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- Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop high-performing teams
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- Excellent communication skills and commercial acumen
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- A genuine passion for building long-term client relationships
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What's on Offer?

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- Join a growing accounting and advisory practice with almost 100 professionals
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- Work alongside an experienced leadership team in a collaborative environment
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- Exposure to ultra-wealthy family groups
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- Strong advisory focus supported by specialist Tax and Audit teams
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- Genuine long-term pathway towards Director / Partner
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- Hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of three days in the office after probation
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- Flexible 35-hour working week with adjustable start and finish times
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- Two formal performance, salary and promotion reviews each year
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- Ongoing technical development through monthly external training, internal tax updates and discussion groups
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- Access to leading technical resources including CCH and Tax Institute
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- Well-being leave, bonus annual leave incentives and flexibility to support study commitments
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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