About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Manager to join our Business Advisory team in Sydney. This is a key leadership role where you’ll partner closely with clients, provide strategic and commercial advice, and play an active role in developing and mentoring high‑performing teams. You’ll work across a diverse client portfolio, delivering high‑quality accounting, tax, and advisory services while contributing to the growth and success of both your clients and the wider firm.
Responsibilities
- Review work papers and ensure appropriate documentation and evidence is maintained
- Apply a deep understanding of clients’ industries, business environments, and market positioning
- Take a long‑term, strategic view of client needs, identifying risks, opportunities, and value‑adding solutions
- Provide practical, commercial advice that genuinely enhances clients’ businesses
- Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with current accounting and legal standards
- Analyse management accounting reports and provide clear, actionable insights to clients
- Design, develop, and analyse financial models
- Identify, research, and resolve complex accounting and technical issues
- Review income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships, and superannuation funds
- Deliver complex tax planning strategies for clients
- Manage team workflow, delegate effectively, and communicate regularly with Partners
- Review and develop the work of junior team members, sharing knowledge and best practices
- Build and maintain strong, trusted client relationships
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Commerce with an Accounting major
- CA qualification (or equivalent)
- 5–7 years’ experience in professional services
- Proven experience managing and developing teams
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with others
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Exposure to business development and client growth initiatives
Skills
- Accounting
- Tax
- Advisory services
- Financial statements preparation
- Management accounting analysis
- Financial modeling
- Tax planning
- Team management
- Client relationship management
- Stakeholder management
- Commercial advice
Location
- Sydney
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Manager
- 5-7 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Commerce with an Accounting major
- CA qualification
Benefits
- Leading health, wellness financial and lifestyle benefits
About the Company
- RSM Australia supports a people-centric and collaborative culture where we are committed to empowering and developing you.
- As a leading professional services firm, we connect you to an extensive network of global resources and invest in your future.
- RSM Australia is a member of RSM, the world’s 6th largest network of audit, tax and consulting firms.
- We are an award-winning professional services firm with over 100 years experience supporting Australian businesses.
- We believe in putting people first and we are proud to have developed a work culture that fosters growth, collaboration and success.
- RSM provides a great environment to build skills and confidence and we help our people achieve their best.
- Our network of offices across Australia and around the world allow us to offer a personal service to all our clients regardless of where they are!
- We are an esteemed accounting firm that has consistently been recognized for its excellence.
- Our unwavering commitment to client satisfaction has earned us the prestigious title of Best Accounting and Consulting Firm for five consecutive years.
- Be part of a team that continues to set the standard for excellence and connect you to an extensive network of national and global resources.
