Manager

_{08th October, 2026}

Manager | Business Services & Advisory
Salary: $130,000–$150,000 + superannuation
Location: Hope Island, Gold Coast
Work style: Permanent full-time | Office-based with flexible start and finish times and occasional WFH

Why This Role
Take ownership of client delivery and develop a team within a growing accounting and advisory firm.

This hire supports continued expansion, with the practice building its management capacity and creating additional accounting teams. The role combines client relationships, technical review, tax planning and mentoring, supported by Partners who remain available for complex matters.

Dedicated administration, bookkeeping support and SMSF specialists provide resources around the accounting teams. That structure allows Managers to focus on client outcomes, developing accountants and keeping engagements moving.

The working model is primarily office-based, with flexibility around start and finish times and occasional WFH.

The Role
Manage a portfolio representing approximately $1 million–$1.5 million in annual fees, balancing technical quality, client service and team development.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing accounting, taxation and business services delivery across SME and more complex client engagements
• Reviewing financial statements, tax returns and supporting workpapers
• Leading tax planning and advisory discussions throughout the year
• Acting as the main client contact, with Partner involvement on complex matters
• Mentoring Senior and Intermediate Accountants and supporting junior staff development
• Planning workflow, allocating work and managing deadlines and capacity
• Monitoring job budgets, efficiency and delivery standards
• Coordinating with administration, bookkeeping and specialist teams
• Contributing to process improvements as the practice continues to grow

About Our Client
Our client is an established accounting and advisory firm based at Hope Island Central, offering integrated accounting, taxation, business advisory, financial planning and finance services.

Approximately 50 people work across the broader business. Accounting services are delivered through teams supported by dedicated administration, a sizeable bookkeeping function and specialist SMSF accountants.

The practice invests in developing staff locally, with no offshore outsourcing. Its cloud-based environment uses Xero and FYI Docs for accounting, document management and workflow.

What You’ll Bring

• Completed CA or CPA qualification
• Strong Australian public practice experience across business services and taxation
• Manager-level experience, or demonstrated readiness to step into management
• Confidence managing client relationships and engagement delivery
• Strong technical review and problem-solving skills
• Experience mentoring accountants and coordinating team workflow
• Commercial judgement and an ability to balance quality with efficient delivery
• Clear communication and a proactive approach to resolving issues
• Familiarity with Xero and FYI Docs, or comparable systems

What’s On Offer

• $130,000–$150,000 + superannuation
• Flexible start and finish times
• Occasional WFH within a primarily office-based role
• Birthday leave
• Direct Partner access and support
• Dedicated team administration, bookkeeping resources and SMSF specialists
• External technical training every second month
• Ongoing professional development and study support
• Regular social activities and team events
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of additional accounting teams
• Hope Island Central office with free onsite parking

Next Steps
If you are seeking a management role with client ownership, team development and strong operational support, please submit your resume.

A cover letter is encouraged but optional.

For a confidential discussion, contact Shaun at Minchin Recruitment:

hello@minchinrecruitment.com.au
(07) 3733 3544

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