Job details
| Location: | Sydney |
| Salary: | $120000 - $160000 per annum |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Discipline: | |
| Reference: | V-132571 |
| Posted: | 1 day ago |
Job description
About the FirmCharterhouse are partnered with a well-established and respected mid-tier public practice firm based in the Sydney CBD. With a head count of around 60 and a turnover of around $15million this firm has experienced impressive growth — expanding revenue by around $5 million in the past 5 years.
The firm work within Business Services, Corporate Finance (M&A) team, and a have dedicated Tax division.
Their client base is broad and sophisticated, reflecting a mid-tier standard, with a 50/50 advisory and compliance focus. Led by approachable Partners with an open-door policy, the firm embraces innovation, growth, and flexibility – offering a clear and genuine pathway to partnership.
About the Role
As a Business Services Manager, you'll take full ownership of a portfolio initially valued at around $700K in fees, with opportunities to scale up (current Senior Managers handle up to $2.4M). You’ll oversee a team, manage high-quality client relationships, and provide a mix of compliance and advisory services.
This is a key leadership role within one of the firm’s two Business Services teams and offers strong exposure to complex groups, tax planning, structuring, and strategic advisory.
Some of Your Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow a client portfolio starting at $700K
- Review work prepared by intermediates and seniors
- Provide tax and business advisory to SME clients and high-net-worth groups
- Mentor and develop junior team members
- Liaise directly with clients, offering commercial and strategic advice
- Drive process improvement and contribute to innovation within the team
- Collaborate with internal tax and M&A teams where needed
- CA/CPA qualified
- 5+ years’ experience in Australian public practice
- Prior experience managing client relationships and reviewing files
- Strong knowledge of business services, tax compliance, and advisory
- Confident communicator with leadership capabilities
- Experience with Xero Practice Manager and/or APS Infinity ideal
- Looking for long-term growth with potential pathway to partnership
This firm pride themselves on having a supportive & collaborative culture and having flexibility around working hours and working from home which allows their staff to have great work/life balance
Some of the benefits include:
- Flexible Working - WFH up to 2 days/week + flexi hours
- No Egos & No Politics - Supportive Partners with an open-door policy
- High performing but down-to-earth Team
- Social events such as Melbourne Cup, EOFY, Christmas parties – also celebrate work anniversaries and birthdays with morning teas
- In-house tax training delivered on real events
- External training every second month
- Annual salary reviews and bonuses for Managers
- Mental health strategies in place across the firm
- Genuine path to partnership
Click APPLY now or contact Graham Shellshear at graham.shellshear@charterhouse.com.au / 0478 748 883 for a confidential discussion.