Lateral Partners is a fast-growing boutique accounting and advisory firm based in Sydney. We work with ambitious business owners, high-net-worth families, and sophisticated investment structures — delivering genuinely proactive advice, not just compliance.
We are now looking for a full-Time or part-Time Business Services Manager to join our team. This role is perfect for an experienced manager who wants truely flexible hours, and a high-quality client base without the pressures of a traditional mid-tier environment.
About the Role
In this role you will oversee a portfolio of business clients, manage workflow and review work prepared by juniors and intermediates, and deliver high-value client advice.
This is a rolewith genuine flexibility around hours and work pattern.
Key Responsibilities
- Review of company, trust, partnership and SMSF financial statements & tax returns
- Managing client relationships and being the first point of contact for technical queries
- Providing ad-hoc advisory
- Managing workflow, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring deadlines are met
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, client service and team development
About You
You will be a confident, grounded skilled who enjoys autonomy and high-quality technical work without corporate bureaucracy.
We are looking for:
- 5–10+ years business services experience
- Robust tax knowledge
- Demonstrated ability to manage and review work
- Excellent client communication skills
- Someone who is reliable, positive and enjoys being part of a small cohesive team
- Comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision
This role would suit someone returning to the workforce, seeking part-time balance, or simply wanting more lifestyle flexibility whilst continuing to work full-time.
Why Lateral Partners?
- True flexibility — choose your hours and work pattern
- High-quality clients and interesting technical work
- Low-ego team culture, no micromanagement
- Direct access to leadership and decision-makers
- Boutique environment with strong growth and high standards
- Ability to contribute meaningfully to systems, process and client experience