Manager | Business Services

_{28th October, 2026}

Manager | Business Services
Salary: $115,000-$140,000 + superannuation
Location: Birtinya, Sunshine Coast
Work style: Permanent full-time | Hybrid work after onboarding (2-4 weeks)
 
Why This Role
Take responsibility for client relationships and team delivery within an established Sunshine Coast accounting and advisory practice.
 
This Manager position combines technical review, tax planning, business advisory and people development.
 
Working directly with a Partner, you'll help business owners understand their financial position, address challenges and plan their next steps.
 
This vacancy follows the departure of the previous Manager, creating an opportunity to step into an established role and contribute to the team's ongoing development.
 
Hybrid work after onboarding (2-4 weeks), regular professional development, and access to the wider firm's expertise support this role.
 
The Role
Manage client engagements while guiding accountants through accurate, timely and commercially useful work.
 
Responsibilities include:

• Managing client relationships and acting as a key contact for accounting, taxation and business advice
• Reviewing financial statements, income tax returns, BAS and supporting workpapers
• Leading tax planning and researching complex taxation matters
• Overseeing cash flow forecasts, management reporting and advisory assignments
• Delegating work and coordinating workflow, deadlines and team capacity
• Providing clear review feedback and mentoring accountants
• Monitoring WIP, engagement budgets and delivery standards
• Identifying additional services that support clients' business objectives
• Working directly with the Partner on complex matters and team priorities
• Contributing to improvements in systems, processes and client service

What You'll Bring

• At least six years of Australian public practice experience in business services and taxation
• Completed CA or CPA qualification
• Experience managing client engagements, reviewing work and supporting accountants
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax legislation and practical tax advisory capability
• Confidence leading client meetings and explaining technical matters clearly
• Demonstrated ability to delegate, provide feedback and develop others
• Strong organisation and commercial judgement across workflow, budgets and priorities
• Initiative and a collaborative approach to leadership

Previous experience in a formal management role will be highly regarded.
 
What's On Offer

• $115,000-$140,000 + superannuation
• Birtinya office location
• Hybrid work after onboarding (2-4 weeks), with the weekly arrangement varying by team
• Direct access to the Partner and wider firm expertise
• Responsibility across client relationships, advisory work and team development
• Quarterly technical training and access to professional webinars and research resources
• Leadership development programs
• Individual development planning and twice-yearly performance reviews
• Growth and referral incentive programs
• Retail discounts and an Employee Assistance Program
• Quality office and home-working IT equipment following the initial settling-in period
• Cloud-based systems, including Xero and FYI Docs

About Our Client
Our client is an established Queensland accounting, advisory and audit firm with more than 80 people across the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane CBD and Brendale.
 
Its Business Services division supports SMEs, family-owned businesses and other organisations across a broad range of industries. Services include accounting, taxation, strategic planning, business improvement and outsourced CFO support.
 
The Sunshine Coast office combines a local team environment with access to specialist knowledge and resources across the broader practice.
 
Next Steps
If you are a Business Services Manager seeking client responsibility, Partner access and the opportunity to develop a team on the Sunshine Coast, 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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