Senior Manager / Business Services Manager
West Perth | Up to $150,000 + super | Pathway to Partnership
People2people is partnering with an established boutique accounting practice in West Perth to recruit an experienced Senior Manager / Business Services Manager.
This is a hands-on leadership position for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys managing client relationships, developing people and providing practical business advice—not simply reviewing numbers.
The successful candidate will manage a high-quality portfolio of private wealth, family and investment client groups while leading a team of local and offshore accountants. For someone with the right capability and ambition, there is a genuine long-term opportunity to progress to Partnership as part of the firm's succession planning.
The Role
Your key responsibilities will include:
Managing a portfolio of large and high-net-worth private client groups
Acting as a trusted adviser and key point of contact for clients
Providing taxation, accounting and commercial business advice
Reviewing financial statements, tax returns and compliance work
Remaining hands-on with complex client matters and technical issues
Leading, mentoring and developing local and offshore accountants
Managing workflow, deadlines and quality standards across the team
Working closely with the Partners on client strategy and firm initiatives




Identifying opportunities to provide additional value to clients
Contributing to the firm's continued growth and succession planning
About You
To be successful, you will have:
CA or CPA qualification
Strong Australian public practice experience
Current experience at Manager or Senior Manager level
Experience managing large, complex and high-net-worth client groups
Strong taxation, accounting and business advisory knowledge
Demonstrated leadership and people-management capability
Excellent communication and client relationship skills
A commercial, practical and solutions-focused approach
The confidence to work directly with senior clients and stakeholders
A hands-on approach and willingness to remain involved in client work
The ambition and capability to progress toward Partnership
Experience using Xero and MYOB would be advantageous. The successful candidate will also be required to obtain a police clearance.
What's on Offer
Salary negotiable up to approximately $150,000 + super, depending on experience
Genuine long-term pathway to Partnership
Potential nine-day fortnight
Established and high-quality private client portfolio
Friendly, supportive and close-knit team culture
West Perth location
Full time, office-based position with no work-from-home arrangement
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📌 Senior Manager / Business Services Manager (Perth)
🏢 People2People
📍 Perth