Business Services Manager - South Sydney - Mid-Size firm

Elite Pathways – Sydney Southern Suburbs NSW

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Services Manager to join a well-established accounting firm with a proud 60-year history. This firm has proven staff longevity. This role sits at the heart of the Business Services team.

Duties
You’ll work closely alongside the Partners, gaining genuine exposure to decision‑making, clients and firm operations
Reviewing the work of 2 others, as well as hands-on processing
You will manage a high-quality client portfolio of approximately $600k in portfolio fees, with the opportunity to grow this to $1 m over time, supported by two/ three direct reports.
This is a hands‑on, client‑facing role suited to someone who enjoys building long‑term relationships and mentoring staff.
Manage a diverse portfolio of SME and family-group clients
Deliver high-quality compliance and advisory services
Act as a trusted advisor
Ensure strong attention to detail across all work delivered




Contribute to process improvement and team development

About you
CA or CPA qualified
10 + years in Business Services
Confident in managing clients directly
Comfortable mentoring and supervising staff
High attention to detail and robust technical standards
Enjoy working in a collaborative, in‑office environment. This is an office-based role
Value stability, culture and long‑term career alignment

About the Firm
Mid-size firm with low staff turnover
Known for a positive, fun and supportive culture
Robust focus on work-life balance and quality client relationships
Contemporary systems with a strong Xero-based workplace
Convenient on‑site parking
In‑office role with daily interaction with Partners

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📌 Business Services Manager Sydney (Australia)
🏢 Elite Pathways
📍 Australia