Business Services Senior Manager / Manager

01st September, 2026

We’re a globally integrated Audit, Tax and Advisory firm with offices in more than 100 countries – and as a result of our growth, we’re ready to recruit an experienced and motivated new Senior Manager like you to join our Australian team.
  
As part of the Business Services team in Melbourne, you will provide outstanding services to local and international clients across a diverse range of industries. You will be a key contributor to our fast-growing business and will help to build our future as well as your own career.  This role will work closely with a group of three dynamic and progressive partners. Together you will provide an existing client portfolio of long term and valued clients with services to meet their compliance needs, provide consulting advice and deliver ongoing high-quality accounting, taxation and business support.
  
This could be just the right opportunity for you if you….

• Want the opportunity to provide real advice to real clients and be recognised and rewarded for what you can do.
• Are keen to progress to higher levels of seniority and receive the training and promotions you deserve.
• Enjoy variety and the idea of exploring opportunities across different sectors and global markets.
• Believe that a great culture is built on the celebration of collective success.

 About the role:

• Lead a cohesive team including the review of team members work, provide ongoing training and development, manage workflow and ensure client expectations are met.
• Oversee the preparation of income tax returns, group tax summaries and loan summaries for corporate and family groups including Trusts, Companies, Partnerships, Individuals & SMSF’s.
• Oversee Payroll Tax returns, FBT returns and activity statements.
• Drive the consulting work for your clients including quarterly accounts, cashflow management, CGT concessions, restructuring and tax planning.
• Build and maintain day to day relationships with clients and other external service providers.
• Take an active role in leading the broader Business Services team across the firm.
• Collaborate as required with other Mazars services lines. (Audit, Tax, Consulting etc)
• Apply expert knowledge both within the firm and to your clients.
• Contribute to and work as part of the Mazars Melbourne management team.
• The majority of work will be completed in our new Melbourne CBD location with the opportunity to work up to 2 days from home per week.

About you

• Circa 6 years’ + experience in Business Services / Accounting / Tax.
• A qualified Chartered Accountant or CPA.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Enjoy creating and developing strong client relationships.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience delegating and reviewing the work of your team.
• Passionate about guiding, mentoring, nurturing and developing team members.
• Experienced in project management and ensuring deadlines are met inline with budgets.
• Responsive to client’s requirements and changes.
• Experience with MYOB, Xero and APS highly regarded.

  
Why Forvis Mazars?
  
For those who appreciate culture as much as commercial success, Forvis Mazars is the smart choice. It’s a place where you’ll be challenged to find unexpected solutions. Where you’ll gain experience with small and large clients across many different sectors and where you can be confident your team always supports you.
  
Everyone who joins Forvis Mazars is valued for the individual qualities they bring to the team. In turn, we invest in making you the best you can be – whether it’s through endless learning, or by tapping into opportunities within our worldwide network. At Forvis Mazars, so much is possible.
  
We believe that Forvis Mazarians should be rewarded for the work that they do and so we offer a range of financial and non-financial benefits to support and reward our people.  At our Melbourne CBD location you can expect the following:

• Wellbeing Program.
• Learning and Development Programs.
• Social Club activities, charity and community events.
• Study Assistance (financial support & study leave)
• Flexible Working arrangements.
• Employee Referral Rewards.
• Paid Professional Memberships.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental Leave Payment.
• Discounts on banking, insurance, health insurance, retail & entertainment, health and well-being.
• International and domestic mobility opportunities
• Flu vaccinations

At Forvis Mazars we nurture an inclusive environment and encompass diversity in all forms. Successful applicants will receive consideration for employment irrespective of their background, experience, identity, age, gender or ability.
  
All applicants must be either an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or hold a current valid Australian working visa with full working rights.
  
Forvis Mazars does from time to time seek assistance from external recruitment agencies that we have strong relationships with, however currently we are only considering direct applications for this role.
  
Please visit our Careers website for more information www.mazars.com.au/home/join-us Apply For Job