Manager (Business Services)

_{08th October, 2026}

Manager | Business Services & Advisory
Salary: $130,000–$145,000 + superannuation
Location: Brisbane CBD
Work style: Permanent full-time | Hybrid with two WFH days per week

Why This Role
Take responsibility for an established client portfolio while leading the people, workflow and technical delivery behind it.

Working closely with a Partner, you’ll oversee compliance, deliver advisory work and help clients make practical business decisions. The portfolio has a strong agribusiness base alongside privately owned businesses, individuals, family groups and other structures.

This is a permanent addition to the team’s headcount, combining client ownership with coaching, delegation and commercial responsibility. A documented career framework provides visibility of expectations for progression towards Associate Director and broader leadership roles.

The Role
Responsibilities include:

• Managing a client portfolio and acting as the main point of contact
• Reviewing financial statements, tax returns and simple and complex accounting work
• Providing strategic advice in consultation with Partners and taking ownership of advisory projects
• Overseeing tax planning, interim work, FBT matters and ATO communications
• Delegating work and coordinating priorities, deadlines and delivery standards
• Coaching accountants through on-the-job training, regular feedback and performance reviews
• Monitoring job budgets, productivity and fee recovery, discussing variances with Partners
• Preparing fees and ensuring client documentation meets professional standards
• Identifying opportunities for additional services and referrals across the firm
• Supporting business development, process improvements and transformation initiatives

About Our Client
Our client is a large Queensland accounting and advisory firm with 14 Partners and almost 200 staff across three offices.

Business Services sits within a full-service practice spanning taxation, audit, international advisory, insolvency, SMSF, technology, finance, lending and wealth management. This gives clients access to specialist colleagues when they need broader support.

Brisbane staff work from a modern Eagle Street office with end-of-trip facilities. Systems include Xero, Business Fitness and APS, with a transition to KloudConnect underway.

What You’ll Bring

• At least six years of Australian public practice experience in business services
• Manager-level capability, or strong Assistant Manager experience with readiness to step up
• CA, CPA or equivalent qualification
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax legislation and accounting standards
• Experience managing private business client relationships and reviewing accounting and tax work
• Confidence leading client conversations and identifying advisory opportunities
• Experience coaching accountants and managing workflow, deadlines and budgets
• Clear communication, sound commercial judgement and a dependable leadership style
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting software such as Xero or MYOB

Agribusiness exposure will be highly regarded but is not essential. Strong client communication and the ability to lead delivery are central to the role.

What’s On Offer

• $130,000–$145,000 + superannuation
• Two WFH days per week
• Five additional bonus leave days, subject to firm policy
• Purchased leave options and paid parental leave
• Direct Partner support and access to specialist colleagues
• Structured learning pathways and regular development conversations
• A defined progression framework towards senior leadership
• Professional memberships and subscriptions
• Salary packaging and novated lease options
• 50% off Goodlife gym memberships
• Health screenings, skin checks, flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program access
• Social club activities, quarterly connect events and firm-funded sporting events

Next Steps
If you are a Business Services Manager or experienced Assistant Manager looking for client ownership, team leadership and structured career development, please apply now.

For a confidential discussion, contact Shaun at Minchin Recruitment:
hello@minchinrecruitment.com.au
(07) 3733 3544

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