Job Description

Short Summary
n Lead a high-performing Business Services team servicing sophisticated private clients, with strong portfolio growth and career progression.

n

n
- $150k–$160k package, depending on experience
n
- Manage and develop a team of five accountants
n
- Exposure to ultra-high-net-worth clients and complex private groups
n

n

About
n Join an established mid-sized Sydney accounting and advisory firm with just under 100 staff across Business Services, Tax and Audit.

n

The firm has a strong private client focus, with approximately 80–90% of its client base comprising ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family groups. Clients include complex structures across companies, trusts, superannuation, investments and operating businesses, with some family groups holding $1–$5 billion in net wealth.

n

The firm has a strong history of staff retention and internal progression, including Partners who have developed through the business from cadet level.

n

Position Overview
n An opportunity is available for an experienced Business Services Manager to join a $2 million team in the Sydney CBD.

n

Reporting directly to the team leader, you will manage and develop five junior accountants at Senior 2 level and below, while gradually taking ownership of a portfolio of sophisticated private clients.

n

The role will involve:

n

n
- Managing, mentoring and developing five junior team members
n
- Coordinating workflow and supporting the delivery of client work
n
- Building relationships with sophisticated private clients and family groups
n
- Working across complex companies, trusts, super funds and investment structures
n




- Taking on increasing portfolio responsibility as you develop within the team
n
- Working closely with senior leadership on complex client matters
n

n

The successful candidate will initially take responsibility for a smaller portion of fees, with approximately $400k of additional fees potentially available to transition across as their capability and confidence grow.

n

Requirements

n

n
- Around 8 years of Australian public practice experience preferred
n
- Strong Business Services experience
n
- Previous staff management or supervisory experience
n
- Experience managing and developing junior accountants
n
- Solid communication and client relationship skills
n
- Experience with sophisticated private clients or ultra-high-net-worth family groups highly regarded
n
- Open to feedback, learning and constructive discussion
n
- Collaborative, coachable leadership style
n
- Willingness to work five days per week in the office for the first six months
n
- Approximately $150k–$160k package, depending on experience
n
- Significant opportunity to grow your client portfolio and responsibilities
n
- Exposure to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and complex private groups
n
- 7-hour billing day
n
- Flexible start and finish times
n
- 2 wellbeing days each year
n
- Potential for 3 additional bonus leave days annually after two years of service, subject to leave requirements
n
- Flexibility for personal appointments and circumstances
n
- Potential for limited WFH after probation, although this is not guaranteed
n
- Long-term career progression within an established Sydney firm
n

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Manager | Business Services (Sydney)
🏢 Hedley Scott Recruitment
📍 Sydney