Manager - Business Services, Taxation and Compliance

At AFS, we're looking for a manager to lead a team of accounting professionals within our Business Services team. Our managers work closely with partners to deliver high-quality tax compliance, tax advisory, and business advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients.

In this role, you'll:

• Provide hands-on leadership and mentorship to your team, supporting their technical and professional development
• Manage key client relationships, ensuring exceptional service and tailored, value-adding advice
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by optimising processes and embracing innovation and technology
• Ensure compliance with evolving regulatory standards while maintaining the highest level of technical accuracy
• Lead by example—fostering collaboration, providing constructive feedback, and guiding team members towards leadership growth

The successful applicant will be an ambitious professional with a strong desire to progress to Partner, demonstrating both commercial acumen and a commitment to long-term client and firm success.

Who we are

We're a modern Chartered Accounting firm located in the heart of Bendigo, Djaara Country, with a team of over 100 professionals. We've been providing services to Bendigo and surrounds for over 75 years and are a proud pillar of the Bendigo community.

Our culture

We believe every single team member is a leader and contributes to the success of our firm and our clients. We invest in organisational development, leadership skills and career development planning, recognition and coaching to constantly enhance the experiences for our team.

A core part of our identity is our commitment to our local regional community. Each year we support Bendigo organisations, charities and not-for-profits through direct or in-kind sponsorship and involvement.

Furthermore, we're committed to developing our environmental, social and governance sustainability to ensure our business practices have a measured and positive impact. Our culture is something we value, nurture and routinely seek team feedback on, so that we can continue to foster a meaningful work environment for everyone.

The team

Our Business Services team has the combined skills and expertise to provide ongoing support in the financial management business and to help put strategies in place to achieve success. Business Services provide assistance and support to help our clients through every stage of the business lifecycle, from starting their business, improving performance and obtaining the best outcome for every business transaction including valuations, due diligence and deal advice.

About you

The successful applicant will have:

• A proven track record of leadership in a professional practice environment, with the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop high-performing accounting teams.
• Extensive experience in business services accounting, with strong technical knowledge in tax compliance, tax advisory, and financial reporting.
• A natural ability to lead by example, foster collaboration, and cultivate a positive and accountable team culture.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching, providing feedback, and facilitating learning and development opportunities to support team growth and capability uplift.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, commerce, or a related field.
• Completion of Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and current taxation legislation, with the ability to lead and mentor others in this space.
• Proven ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, promoting open communication and delivering strategic, value-added advice.
• Commercial acumen and a strategic mindset, with the ability to identify growth opportunities for both clients and the firm.
• Proficiency in modern accounting software and financial management systems.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with a solution-oriented approach.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with clients, team members, and partners alike.

AFS will offer you

• The ability to bring your true self to work with our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, along with our policies like "dress for your day"
• Enjoy working in our hybrid work environment, with the ability to work from home or from our modern offices depending what your day entails
• Develop your career and yourself by attending networking events, participating in leadership training, and receiving ongoing development, support and guidance
• Be a part of our fun culture with our regular social club events, leadership and team building programs
• Benefit from our wellbeing focus, including our Employee Assistance Program, supportive environment, volunteer friendly workplace
• The ability to benefit from our formal and informal Flexibility at AFS policy, allowing work life balance through flexible start / finish times or adjustments to hours of work.

At AFS we recognise that we're strengthened by diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture.

Our commitment to the Bendigo Community is a top priority for us. While this position offers the convenience of hybrid work, it's essential to note that it is based in Bendigo. As part of this role, you will be expected to be in the office approximately two days a week and occasionally travel to our clients' premises in Bendigo and surrounds. Applicants for this position, must have the right to work and live in Australia.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse cultural backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and workers of all ages.