Job details
| Location: | Brisbane |
| Salary: | 175000 |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Discipline: | |
| Reference: | V-138930 |
| Posted: | about 13 hours ago |
Job description
Business Services Senior Manager- Clear Pathway to Director (12–24 Months)
- Brisbane CBD | Top 10 Accounting Firm
- More advisory than compliance.
- Up to $175k inc Super
This is not a “wait your turn” Senior Manager role.
We’re recruiting for a Top 10 accounting firm in Brisbane that is actively planning its next generation of Directors. Due to sustained growth and Partner succession planning, they’re appointing a Business Services Senior Manager with a defined and supported pathway to Director within 1–2 years.
If you’re already operating at a Director-ready level — commercially strong, confident with clients, and respected as a leader — this role is designed for you.
Why this opportunity is different
- Formal Director pathway with timeframes, KPIs, and Partner sponsorship
- Succession planning underway — this role fills a future leadership gap
- High-value mid-market & HNW client base (not compliance-heavy)
- Strong national brand + genuine local autonomy
- Partners focused on advisory, growth, and people development
The role
As Business Services Senior Manager, you’ll operate as a de facto Director-in-waiting, with responsibility for clients, people, and growth.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead a portfolio of complex business services and tax clients
- Act as trusted advisor to business owners and private groups
- Review and oversee compliance (tax returns, financial statements, structuring)
- Deliver strategic, commercial, and advisory outcomes
- Lead and develop Managers and Seniors
- Assist Partners with client growth, new work, and succession
- Build your profile internally and externally in preparation for Director
About you
This role suits a Senior Manager who is ready to step up, not years away.
You will likely have:
- CA or CPA qualification
- 8–12+ years’ experience in Business Services / Tax (public practice)
- Current Senior Manager experience (or exceptional Manager ready now)
- Strong client-facing and advisory capability
- Proven people leadership and mentoring experience
- Clear ambition to progress to Director
What’s on offer
- Up to $175k inc Super + performance bonuses
- Clearly defined Director promotion pathway (12–24 months)
- Active mentoring from equity Partners
- Flexible working arrangements and modern systems
- High-trust, low-ego leadership culture
- A long-term career home, not a stepping stone
Interested?
Opportunities like this don’t come up often — especially with genuine Director succession planning already in motion.
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.
All enquiries are handled discreetly.
E: adam@charterhouse.com.au
T: 0405 277 052
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