Manager – Private Business and Family Advisory

We’re a leading network of independent Australian firms, working together to enable growth and ambition for our clients and our people.

When you join Pitcher Partners, you’re joining a team with heart. We support each other. We learn together. We’re deliberate about fostering relationships that nurture and empower every individual.

And we’re excited by what’s possible. We know some of the best new ideas come in the form of curious, talented people we haven’t met yet. Perhaps you’re one of them.

About the role

Reporting to a Principal, the Manager plays a pivotal role within the firm, partnering close with clients and the internal team to create value and drive improvements for our clients by providing comprehensive advisory services.

In this client-facing leadership role, you will be responsible for managing client relationships, overseeing workflow delivery, and coaching, mentoring, and developing people within your team.

As a Manager, you will balance technical expertise, commercial judgement, and people leadership, contributing to both client success and the ongoing growth of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

As a Manager, you will:

• Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted advisor and consistent point of contact
• Deliver high-quality accounting, taxation, and advisory services
• Conduct thorough analyses and assessments to identify areas for improvement and develop tailored strategies to enhance clients’ financial and operational performance
• Oversee workflow planning and allocation across team members, ensuring quality, timeliness, and efficiency
• Coordinate lodgment programs and manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Review work prepared by team members, providing clear, constructive feedback
• Coach, mentor, and develop junior team members, supporting both technical capability and career progression.
• Build strong internal and external relationships that support collaboration, retention, and firm growth
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, knowledge sharing, and firm projects

Who we are after

You are degree-qualified and CA qualified, familiar with accounting software including Xero and MYOB.

With 4+ years leading and mentoring staff in a business advisory environment, you will:

· Have the ability to undertake various tax planning recommendations for clients

• Be able to prepare and review financial statements and tax returns for multiple and complex entities including various trusts and corporate entities.
• Possess a positive and proactive approach to delivering superior support and commercial advice to clients
• Have strong numeracy and analytic skills with the ability to interpret and make sense of data
• Possess strong time management skills with the ability to be agile with changing priorities and deadlines
• Have the experience to act with integrity, honest and influence both internal and external stakeholders to build relationships
• Have superior written and oral communication skills
• Have the ability to work independently with supervisors and staff and possess the ability to coach, mentor and lead staff.

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 in-house leadership and professional development programs are tailored to staff level, and each explores how to lead with impact.

Join a team with heart

You’ll be part of a supportive, people-first culture that genuinely values connection and wellbeing. We actively support our people through:

• Flexible working arrangements
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Community leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Firm-subsidized social club and events
• Workplace giving initiatives, 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.

How to apply

If you can see yourself as part of a team that’s all about people doing meaningful work, and leading up with the best ideas, we want to hear from you. Apply now or email your cover letter and CV to [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 on application.