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About the Role:
Our client, a well-established mid-sized Chartered Accounting firm in Brisbane, is seeking a Senior Manager to manage a diverse portfolio of SME clients. This role blends tax compliance, business advisory, and virtual CFO services, focusing on strategic insights, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
This is not a bookkeeping role. Ideal candidates have strong experience in month-end/year-end processes and delivering actionable business advice. You’ll collaborate with Directors to grow the advisory division and have the opportunity to lead a future team.
Key Responsibilities:
About You:
About the Firm:
Our client is one of Brisbane’s largest Chartered Accounting firms outside the CBD, renowned for exceptional client service, innovative structuring, and proactive advice. Growth has been driven almost exclusively through client referrals, reflecting their outstanding reputation.
They offer a collaborative, flexible, and inclusive workplace culture, with a modern office and a clear vision to expand their advisory services.
To Apply:
Click APPLY and attach your resume. Alternatively, contact Richard Erikson (Director) for a confidential discussion:
For a full list of our vacancies, visit:
www.bentleyrecruitment.com.au
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Location
Brisbane
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline
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Reference
1631466
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Salary
Up to $160,000 including super
Step beyond compliance – lead a growing advisory division and deliver high-impact commercial outcomes.
What’s in it for you?
- Lead advisory, tax, and virtual CFO services for SME clients with turnovers from $1M to $10M
- Help build and shape a new service division with long-term leadership opportunities
- Flexible hybrid working – 2 days WFH per week (post onboarding)
- Competitive salary with biannual reviews
- Supportive culture with modern office and social team events
About the Role:
Our client, a well-established mid-sized Chartered Accounting firm in Brisbane, is seeking a Senior Manager to manage a diverse portfolio of SME clients. This role blends tax compliance, business advisory, and virtual CFO services, focusing on strategic insights, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
This is not a bookkeeping role. Ideal candidates have strong experience in month-end/year-end processes and delivering actionable business advice. You’ll collaborate with Directors to grow the advisory division and have the opportunity to lead a future team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage client portfolios ($1M-$10M turnover) across various industries
- Prepare and review tax returns and financial statements
- Deliver advisory and virtual CFO services: budgeting, forecasting, KPIs, cash flow
- Provide strategic advice to improve client performance
- Utilise Fathom, Spotlight, and Xero for financial reporting
- Support business development and cross-selling of advisory services
- Mentor junior team members as the division expands
About You:
- CA or CPA qualified with 7+ years’ public practice experience
- Strong technical and advisory skills including month-end/year-end processes
- Commercially minded with excellent client communication
- Proficient in Xero and reporting tools like Fathom or Spotlight
- Motivated leader ready to build and grow advisory services
About the Firm:
Our client is one of Brisbane’s largest Chartered Accounting firms outside the CBD, renowned for exceptional client service, innovative structuring, and proactive advice. Growth has been driven almost exclusively through client referrals, reflecting their outstanding reputation.
They offer a collaborative, flexible, and inclusive workplace culture, with a modern office and a clear vision to expand their advisory services.
To Apply:
Click APPLY and attach your resume. Alternatively, contact Richard Erikson (Director) for a confidential discussion:
- richard@bentleyrecruitment.com.au
- 07 3229 8020, 0450 311 804
- linkedin.com/in/richard-erikson01
For a full list of our vacancies, visit:
www.bentleyrecruitment.com.au
