Business Services Manager

About SRJ Walker Wayland

SRJ Walker Wayland is an accounting, advisory and audit firm dedicated to building genuine relationships with our clients and staff utilising a holistic business approach to achieve both business and personal goals.

We are an expanding Queensland based firm with a team of approximately 75 people across our locations in Brendale and on the Sunshine Coast, as well as an offshore team.  Our firm positions strategic planning as one of its core offerings guiding the elements of Tax, Audit and Accounting.  The SRJ Walker Wayland team services SME's, non-profit organisations, corporations, partnerships and individuals across areas of Accounting, Audit & Assurance, Business Solutions and Business Advisory.

Being part of the Walker Wayland Australasia network means SRJ Walker Wayland team have access to resources and advice from members in other accounting firms across Australia and New Zealand which is beneficial in assisting our clients across many areas and including those we may not necessarily specialise in.

About the Role

We are looking for a manager to join our team on a full-time basis, based in our Brendale office. This is an opportunity to work with and manage a team and/or clients, reporting directly to your Partner.

In this role you will work with a diverse client base across a broad range of industry sectors. Your responsibilities will include the management and delegation of workflow around compliance, cash flow forecasts, management reports, tax research and advisory work. You must have solid business services and tax experience with a variety of clients, as well as demonstrated advisory skills with exceptional communication skills.

Ongoing training and development activities are provided through in house and external training, with your desire for career progression and professional development supported.

To be successful in this role you will require:

• 5+ years experience within business services accounting. Demonstrated experience in a management role is preferred.
• CA / CPA qualified
• Comprehensive understanding of Australian tax legislation
• Strong tax advisory skills
• Demonstrated ability to delegate and review work
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor lower-level accountants encouraging development of skills, both technical and interpersonal
• Confidence in working with clients to propose advisory and 'other services' work to help clients meet their overall business objectives
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• A strong degree of initiative
• Enthusiasm and self-motivation

Working at SRJ Walker Wayland you will:

• Participate in quarterly in-house training, as well as access to online webinars and resources presented by professional bodies

• Participate in Leadership Programs

• Participate in our growth and referral incentive programs from commencement, allowing direct bonuses to be provided based on the referral of new team members and clients

• Access to Walker Wayland Perkspace (discounts for various retailers)

• Be set up with quality IT equipment both at work and for your home office after an initial settling in period, with IT support easily accessible whether in the office or at home.

Benefits of working with SRJ Walker Wayland

We are truly unique and offer everything that you would expect from a city work environment, with the lifestyle advantage of working close to home. Working in a cloud-based environment we also have the flexibility to work at home with a mix of work at home and in the office.

Working within a dynamic and innovative firm you will be provided with all the essential elements to achieve your career goals.  We pride ourselves on having a great team on board, which has contributed to our success and growth over the years.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our team and to contribute to our and your own success. We have a strong desire for a manager that has aspirations for becoming a Partner, and who can support the firm's leadership succession plan.

Please click 'Apply' to express your interest in this role.

No Third-Party applications will be accepted.