Manager

Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria

Full time

Accounting & Business Advisory

Are you looking to join an industry leader, a progressive firm with innovative work practices? Are you client focused, a born problem solver and like to use initiative in your day to day work? As a Manager in Accounting & Business Advisory, you desire to be an integral part of a driven and professional team. You have strong attention to detail and excellent communication and negotiation skills combined with proven team management and time management skills.

About BG Private

BG Private is consistently listed as an AFR Top 100 Accounting Firm. We employ 100+ staff, making us one of Melbourne's largest suburban multi-disciplinary Accounting, Audit and Advisory firms.

We partner with clients and provide exceptional service offerings. We collaborate across eight service lines and work holistically to help clients achieve their goals.

Our Accounting & Business Advisory division

Our Accounting & Business Advisory division is a partner to individuals and businesses in all industry sectors. We provide Accounting, Tax and Advisory services to clients ranging from SMEs and family businesses to high-net-worth individuals.

We take a proactive approach, ensuring each client's compliance matters are in order and we look for opportunities to improve the client's financial position.

You will work in a dynamic team where high-quality professional standards and personal integrity are a must.

Career progression is a top priority, and we encourage our staff to look long term for opportunities in leadership or partnership. We offer BG Skills Academy to help fast track your professional development journey.

You will work in a committed, high performing team and be mentored by industry leading professionals.

Staff benefits and culture

Our people are our greatest assets, which is why we go above and beyond to ensure our staff are fulfilled and enjoy the best life can offer even when at work.

We have embraced a flexible work model to support our staff in creating a harmonious work life balance. You will be given the opportunity to work in a committed and high performing team and be mentored by industry leading professionals.

Some of the many other staff benefits are:

• Hybrid/Flexible workplace (read our BG Flex policy)
• Free car parking
• Financial support in completing further studies (eg CA, CPA or CFP)
• BG Skills Academy for personalised training and development programs
• Social club functions including theatre, dinners, sporting events etc
• End of Financial Year party
• Christmas party – firm-wide event held on the last working day of the year
• Casual dress every Friday
• Open bar/fridge every Friday night in the café
• Regular in-house morning teas
• New staff/client referral program
• Corporate gym membership discount – Jetts Hawthorn or Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre
• Monthly firm-wide updates including nibbles and drinks after the meeting
• Monthly birthday celebrations – gourmet cake morning tea
• Annual free flu vaccinations
• Weekly cross-fit or boxing classes
• Healthy snacks – fruit, healthy treats, tea and coffee provided daily
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The role

A typical week would be managing and developing your portfolio of clients and ensuring clients are serviced to a standard that exceeds their expectation. You will provide coaching and professional support to team members. Using your technical expertise, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Assist with work flow management
• Review of junior and intermediate team members work
• Preparation of scoping and job budgets
• Maintain effective client WIP & billings processes
• Ensure client work is completed within time allocation and job budgets
• Achieve individual and team monthly billings targets
• Manage a comprehensive portfolio of clients
• Ensure integrity of ATO lodgement program
• Develop a focus of "Value Add Services" & "Cross Selling Services" within the team
• Provide support and training for junior Accountants
• Preparation of client reports including:
• Financial statements
• Cash flow projections and budget forecasts
• Standard working papers
• Preparation of tax returns for all types of entities

Excellent client facing skills, written and verbal communication skills is a must, along with high professional standards and personal integrity. Public Practice experience is essential.

Ready to apply?

We would love to hear from you Apply using the form below or reach out to our HR team directly via for a discreet discussion. You can also read more about our recruitment process.