Business Advisory Services Manager

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications – Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), or a related discipline. Completed CAANZ or CPA professional accreditation.

Experience – Minimum of 9 years’ experiences in a management role working in a public practice, along with a working understanding of:

· Microsoft Applications (Intermediate Level).

· Strong foundational knowledge of the Corporations Act, accounting standards (AASBs), company secretarial requirements (including lodgements, fees, and general obligations), taxation legislation, and the services offered by the firm.

· Solid working knowledge of a range of accounting software platforms, including but not limited to Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks.

· Strong foundational knowledge of technical accounting concepts, including but not limited to journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, depreciation, inter-entity transactions, and the preparation and analysis of financial statements across various entity types, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and support for advisory outcomes.

Skills and Abilities

· Strong organisational and time management skills across multiple clients and priorities.

· Confident in resolving complex accounting and taxation matters.

· Clear, professional communicator with clients and team members.

· Effective leader with a supportive and collaborative management style.

· Proven ability to build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.

· Advanced analytical and critical thinking in compliance and advisory work.

· Skilled in applying tax legislation and accounting standards to real-world situations.

· Proactive and improvement-focused with a solutions-oriented approach.

Position Purpose

The BAS Manager supports the Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the team while managing a portfolio of Moore Australia clients. The role is responsible for ensuring high-quality service delivery, maintaining client satisfaction, and meeting team productivity and budget targets particularly in the Director’s absence.

Beyond client delivery, the Manager plays a key role in driving process improvements, supporting business development initiatives, and developing team capability. The role requires strong leadership, sound judgement, and the ability to resolve client issues effectively while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Role and Responsibilities

Accounting

· Prepare and review financial reports using Xero, MYOB, and Reckon APS.

· Interpret and assess financial data from MYOB and Xero files from the team to ensure accuracy and compliance.

· Prepare complex financial reports and reconciliations as required.

· Oversee asset register maintenance, including the preparation of hire purchase (HP) schedules and related reconciliations.

Taxation

· Prepare and review complex BAS and FBT returns.

· Oversee the preparation of income tax returns and financial statements for individuals, companies, trusts, and partnerships.

· Calculate and reconcile Payroll Tax and Workers’ Compensation Insurance obligations.

· Prepare and lodge SGC Statements.

· Lead the development of tax planning strategies and prepare supporting documentation for client meetings.

· Conduct tax research to address complex client queries and provide insights to Directors and clients.

· Apply in-depth knowledge of ATO correspondence and procedures, including assessments, objections, and compliance resolutions.

Management Reporting and Budgets

· Preparation of management accounts, cash flow reports and annual financial reports across various entity structures and industries.

· Preparation and analyses of complex management reports for clients (i.e. cash flow reports, budget etc.)

· Preparation and review of work papers, analyses client data and transactions, and sets up accounts onto the accounting package in accordance with present standards.

· Preparation of invoices at the end of an engagement.

· Preparation and analyses standard management reports for clients (i.e. cash flow reports budgets etc.).

· Prepare and finalise client invoices at the completion of engagements.

Team Management

· Coach, mentor and develop team members, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities.

· Conduct performance reviews and manage under performance with the assistance of the HR Representative.

· Consciously create a workplace culture that is consistent with the overall firm's and that emphasises the identified mission, vision and values of the firm.

· Lead members to meet the firm's expectations for productivity, quality, continuous improvement, and goal accomplishment.

· Maintain the members’ work schedules including assignments, job rotation, training, annual leave, telecommuting, cover for absenteeism, and overtime scheduling.

· Escalate any staffing issues appropriately to the People & Culture Representative and respective Director.

The employee may be required to carry out other duties within the scope of the classification and within the limits of their skill, competence and training.