As Tax Manager, you'll lead a team of accounting professionals while managing a portfolio of clients across a broad range of industries. You'll be responsible for ensuring high-quality work is delivered on time, supporting the professional development of team members, and helping drive continuous improvement across the business. This role combines technical expertise, people leadership and strategic thinking.

Key responsibilities

Leading, mentoring and developing a team of accountants

Managing team workflow and supporting successful client outcomes

Reviewing and approving complex taxation and accounting work

Building strong client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser

Supporting business development initiatives and growth opportunities

Driving process improvements and operational efficiency

Contributing to strategic projects and organisational initiatives

Promoting collaboration across our Bendigo and Melbourne teams

About you

Has at least 5 years' experience in public practice accounting

Has strong technical knowledge across taxation, accounting and compliance

Demonstrates proven leadership and people management capability

Enjoys coaching, mentoring and developing others

Builds trusted relationships with clients and colleagues

Has strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills





Takes a proactive approach to improving systems and processes

Communicates clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels

About us

Strategem has been helping clients make better financial decisions for more than 90 years. We are a locally owned and operated accounting, taxation and wealth advisory firm with more than 65 team members and 9 partners across our Bendigo and Melbourne offices. Our integrated service offering creates opportunities to work alongside specialists in accounting, taxation, financial planning and business advisory services, allowing us to provide truly holistic advice to our clients. Our purpose is simple: helping clients live enriched lives through better financial decisions.

Established and respected firm with more than 90 years of history

Leadership role with genuine influence across the business

Opportunity to mentor and develop the next generation of professionals

Diverse and compelling client portfolio

Strong culture of collaboration and teamwork

Ongoing professional development and leadership support

Opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives and business growth

Flexible working arrangements and modern systems

Supportive leadership team that values new ideas and continuous improvement

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📌 Tax Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Strategem
📍 Melbourne