Apply: Taxation / Business Advisory Services Manager

Reference: BH-170614
Brisbane Bayside | Full-Time | Equity Pathway | Collaborative, Tech-Savvy Firm

$120K – $130K + Super (based on experience)


A well-established Chartered Accounting firm, located in Brisbane's bayside, is looking for an experienced Taxation / Business Advisory Services Manager to join their growing team. This full-time role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s looking for a rewarding career in a firm that values flexibility, work-life balance, and genuine career progression. Plus, with the office just outside the hustle and bustle of the city, you’ll avoid the daily commute and enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle.
The firm works with a wide range of small-to-medium businesses and is known for its cloud-based systems, tech-savvy approach, and a collaborative, team-oriented environment. As a key member of the team, you’ll work closely with the Partners and take on a hands-on role with clients, while also mentoring junior staff and overseeing the workflow of the team.



What You’ll Be Doing
  • Preparing and reviewing complex financial statements and tax returns
  • Providing clients with tax planning advice, including budgeting, forecasting, and minimising tax liabilities
  • Managing and mentoring a team of junior and intermediate accountants
  • Overseeing workflow and billing for your client portfolio
  • Building strong relationships with clients through regular meetings and ongoing communication
  • Collaborating with internal and external bookkeepers
  • Reviewing tax returns and financial statements prepared by the team
  • Assisting the Partners with BAS reviews during busy periods


What We’re Looking For
  • A degree in Accounting or Commerce
  • At least 10 years of experience in an Australian public practice firm
  • Solid technical tax knowledge, including Div 7A, CGT, and various business structures
  • Experience managing a diverse portfolio of SME clients, particularly trusts and family groups
  • Ability to manage multiple clients and meet billing targets
  • Attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel
  • Comfortable with cloud-based software and technology



Desirable Skills
  • CA or CPA qualification
  • Registered Tax Agent
  • Familiarity with Xero, Xero Practice Manager, Karbon, SweetFiles, and ChangeGPS
  • Experience with cashflow management and business structuring advice
  • Experience preparing financials in Xero Ledger and tax returns in Xero Tax


This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Taxation and Business Advisory Services Manager who is looking to make a real impact within a growing firm. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact us today to learn more about this exciting opportunity.



At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
Company Background:

Chandler Macleod is a highly regarded and well established recruitment organisation, part of RGF Staffing and Recruit Holdings, the fourth largest staffing network in the world! We partner with over 3500 companies globally providing job hunters with endless opportunities to find and succeed in their work.

Chandler Macleod knows what it takes to recruit, select, and retain the best people. We’re in the business of understanding how people tick because we’ve been digging deep into people’s needs and motivations since 1959.

We uncover the ‘BestFit™’ for employers and job hunters alike by looking beyond the CV’s and JD’s. This allows us to match candidates to jobs that bring out their best and discover people that can make businesses boom.

We’re a team of flexible thinkers and detail obsessors, who believe that the right fit can lead to a happier life. Because when you really get people, you really open up a world of opportunity.

There are several brands that make up Chandler Macleod, these include our Staffing business, our Consulting business, our xPO Talent Solutions business and our Managed Services business.

You can learn more at our website: www.chandlermacleod.com

We are Chandler Macleod. We get people.

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