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Manager – PBFA

Manager – Private Business & Family Advisory

Your new career

We’re looking for a Business Services Manager who wants real ownership of clients, people, and outcomes not just another title change.

This is a key leadership role within our Private Business & Family Advisory (PBFA) team, working closely with Partners and senior leaders to deliver practical, commercial advice to a diverse portfolio of privately owned businesses, family groups and entrepreneurs.

If you enjoy being handson with clients, leading a capable team, and having a genuine say in how work is delivered, this is a role where your impact will be seen and valued.

The opportunity

As a PBFA Manager, you will:

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of quality SME and midmarket clients
  • Act as a trusted adviser to business owners across accounting, tax and structuring matters
  • Review complex financial statements and income tax returns across multiple entity types
  • Lead, coach and develop a team of Accountants and Seniors
  • Work directly with Partners on advisory matters, workflow planning and client strategy
  • Contribute to process improvement, systems enhancement and service delivery initiatives

This is a true Manager role combining technical oversight, people leadership and client engagement.

What you’ll bring

We’re keen to speak with professionals who have:

  • CA or CPA qualification
  • Solid experience in public practice accounting (Business Services / Tax)
  • Current experience at Manager level, or a highperforming Assistant Manager ready to step up
  • Strong technical capability across compliance, with confidence in advisory conversations
  • A collaborative leadership style and a genuine interest in developing others
  • Clear communication skills and a commercial, clientfocused mindset

What we offer
At Pitcher Partners we believe success is better shared. That’s why we invest in the future of everyone who works with us, and a culture that supports us all. Our inhouse leadership and professional development programs are tailored to your staff level and each explore how to lead with impact.

Join a team with heart
We actively support your health and social connection with a vibrant culture, great flexible working policy, paid parental leave, Employee Assistance program and more.

Do work with a purpose
We put a lot of energy into developing meaningful relationships with our clients and each other. It results in a level of trust that creates surprising opportunities for our business. And your career.

Bring your best ideas
We’re inspired by potential. We know there’s always a better way to do something. We foster an environment of openness. Great ideas can come from anywhere. It all starts with listening.

Some specifics:

  • Flexible Work Arrangements – ‘Work Where you need to Be’
  • Income Protection Insurance
  • Free fortnightly lunch
  • Discounted health insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Active social club
  • Regular sporting and team events
  • Mental health support via our Employee Assistance Program
  • Dress for your day policy
  • Modern, city-central office environment with lavish end of trip facilities

How to apply

If you can see yourself as part of a team that’s all about people doing meaningful work, and leading with the best ideas, we want to hear from you. To submit your application please click Apply or for further information please contact Brett Beauchamp on [email protected].

Actively improving diversity in our workforce is central to our purpose, and we strongly encourage people from under-represented backgrounds to apply.

All applicants must be Australian citizens or hold a current valid Australian work visa. You may be required to provide evidence at application.

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