• Client-facing advisory role working directly with SME and mid-market business owners
• Up to $160K package with exposure to CFO advisory and strategic business planning
• Manage your own client portfolio within a national advisory and accounting firm

About the Role

A well-established national advisory and accounting firm is seeking a Business Advisory Manager to join its growing Sydney or Parramatta team.

This role offers strong exposure to strategic advisory work, working closely with business owners across a diverse client portfolio including privately owned businesses and family groups.

You will partner with senior leadership to deliver commercial advice, performance insights and strategic planning, while overseeing the delivery of compliance services through internal and offshore teams.


Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of SME and privately owned business clients
• Act as a trusted adviser to business owners and senior stakeholders
• Deliver strategic advisory including management reporting and performance planning
• Support CFO advisory, cashflow planning and business improvement initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational performance
• Oversee workflow delivered through accounting and offshore teams
• Collaborate with internal tax, wealth and advisory teams
• Contribute to client retention, service expansion and new business opportunities
• The role also oversees compliance workflow including financial reporting, BAS/GST obligations and tax returns delivered through accounting teams.

About You

• CA or CPA qualified
• Experience in Business Services or Business Advisory within a public practice firm
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax compliance, BAS/GST and financial reporting
• Experience managing client portfolios
• Ability to translate financial information into clear commercial insights for business owners
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

What's on Offer

• Up to $160K package
• Exposure to strategic advisory work beyond compliance
• Work directly with partners and business owners
• Clear career progression within a growing national firm
• Sydney CBD or Parramatta office location
• Flexible working hours and WFH policy
• Outstanding team culture
• Rapidly growing firm with strong vision

Apply today

If you are an experienced Manager looking for a more strategic client-facing role, we would welcome your application. Apply now or contact Steve Merritt on 0404 426 749 for a confidential discussion.