Senior Manager - Business Services

Ashfords is the largest independently owned multidisciplinary firm in Melbourne’s Southeast. With seven specialist business units, we bring energy, flexibility and commercial focus to every client engagement—backed by a culture that values diversity, progression and doing the right thing.

We are based in Dandenong South, right next to Keysborough, making us easily accessible to clients and partners across the region.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Senior Manager – Business Services to lead a high-performing team and a significant client portfolio. Partnering with Partners and senior stakeholders, you’ll set delivery standards, enhance client outcomes, and advise high-net-worth individuals and international structures.

This role suits a leader who takes ownership end-to-end, setting clear expectations, coaching others to perform at their best, and bringing a calm, commercial lens to complex issues. You’ll be supported by a collaborative leadership group and the broader Ashfords business, with the autonomy to improve how we work and the platform to keep building your capability.

About you

• CA/CPA qualified.

• Strong working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards.

• Proven ability to lead multiple priorities and deadlines with strong organisation and judgement.

• Demonstrated familiarity with cross-border tax matters, including residency, permanent establishment, transfer pricing, double tax agreements, CFCs and thin capitalisation.

• Strong people leadership skills, with a track record of developing others and building a sense of belonging and shared outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include

• Lead end-to-end delivery of monthly and annual tax compliance and associated reporting, ensuring quality, timeliness and a strong client experience.

• Build and maintain senior client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser and identifying opportunities to add value.

• Oversee month-end and year-end financial processes in line with client timetables, accounting policies and agreed service standards.

• Ensure strong practice governance and compliance with legislative and professional requirements, escalating risks early and embedding quality controls.

• Collaborate with leaders across the firm to share insights, improve service delivery, and support broader strategic initiatives.

• Coach, develop and performance-manage team members, creating clarity, capability and a high-accountability culture.

• Provide technical leadership and final review on complex matters, translating technical issues into clear, commercial advice for decision-makers.

• Take ownership of portfolio delivery planning resourcing, managing priorities, and supporting sustainable outcomes across quality, timeframes and commercial performance.

• Contribute to growth through referrals, proposals and cross-functional collaboration, strengthening long-term client partnerships.

Job Benefits

Why Join Us?

You’ll have the benefits and career opportunity you’d expect in a global firm, paired with the impact and visibility that comes with a fast-growing, entrepreneurial team. Our focus is simple: delivering “financial freedom and peace of mind” for our clients, our firm, and our people.

• Fast-growing mid-sized accounting firm, with a diverse, inclusive and social work culture.

• Flexible work arrangements

• Social activities, and off-site team building days with a comprehensive range of wellbeing initiatives (including in-house corporate massages).

• Active investment into your professional development with internal and external tailored training.

• Financial incentives in addition to your salary

Applicants must have sufficient working rights for this role.

How to apply

For further information about the practice go to www.ashfords.com.au or contact John Christou on 0428 433 217 for a confidential conversation.