Assistant Manager - Business Advisory

Job Description

We believe in growing together and one of the ways we do so is by partnering with leading Australian organisations to recruit exceptional talent.

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This opportunity is with a highly respected and forward-thinking accounting and advisory firm, Pitcher Partners, who are committed to embracing every possibility to enable growth and ambition for their people and their clients.

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About the role

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As an Assistant Manager in the Private Business & Family Advisory team, you will create value for clients by providing comprehensive advisory services across asset protection, business performance, business reporting, accounting and taxation management, and wealth protection. You will manage your own client portfolio, serving as the primary point of contact and building strong relationships based on trust and reliability.

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Alongside your client work, you will oversee workflow among junior team members, review their work and play an active role in their coaching and development. This is a genuine step-up role for an experienced accountant ready to take on more client ownership and people leadership.

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Key responsibilities

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Managing a portfolio of clients as their primary point of contact, providing tailored accounting and advisory services

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Preparation and review of financial statements, activity statements and tax returns for all entity types and individuals

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Identifying and managing tax issues such as Division 7A loans, fringe benefits tax, CGT events, SBE and depreciation concessions

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Providing tax planning advice and identifying tax-saving opportunities for clients

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Undertaking periodic management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and analysing financial data to provide insights to clients and senior management

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Coordinating and prioritising workflow among junior team members, ensuring work is allocated efficiently and completed within agreed timelines

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Coaching, mentoring and supervising junior staff, including reviewing work, providing timely feedback and supporting technical development

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Contributing to bids and proposals and building external networks to support future client pipelines

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Staying current with changes in tax legislation, accounting standards and industry best practice

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About you

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Fully qualified with a CA or CPA accreditation

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4+ years' experience in an equivalent professional services role

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Ability to prepare and review financial statements and tax returns for multiple and complex entities, including various trusts and corporate entities

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Ability to undertake tax planning recommendations for clients

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A positive and proactive approach to delivering superior support and commercial advice to clients

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Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero, Now Infinity, Practice Ignition or Greatsoft

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Superior written and oral communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

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Strong numeracy and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and make sense of data

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Strong time management skills with the ability to be agile with changing priorities and deadlines

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Ability to coach, mentor and lead staff

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Opportunities to grow within the business (with offices across Australia)

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12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks partner leave

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Flexible working arrangements

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Ongoing professional development and mentoring

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Opportunities for international secondments through the global Baker Tilly network

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Birthday leave

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A professional and welcoming culture with an active social club

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Employee Assistance Program

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About us

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At Pitcher Partners, you will be joining a team and culture with heart, one which supports each other and grows together. It is a dynamic and forward-thinking culture where growth is achieved through collaboration and success is shared by all.

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With offices across Australia and a real investment in your future, Pitcher Partners will empower you to grow and reach your goals. It's a culture which is encouraging of new ideas and where you can really take ownership of your own career.