Assistant Manager - Business Services
Do things you love with people you care about and good things happen 💙
BlueRock is for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs. We’re a one-stop-shop for business owners and investors with adventurous goals.
We love what we do, and we understand how to attract and retain the best talent and clients. From a disruptive startup, BlueRock has grown quickly to become a national business, recognized on Top 100 lists and as a ‘Great Place to Work’ company for many years.
🥳 We strive to have a positive impact on the world. We’re proud to be:
- B Corp Certified
- A Certified Great Place to Work 2025
- #24 in the Australian Financial Review Top 100 Accounting Firms 2024
Not only that, we put our people first, and in 2024 our BlueRockers said:
- 82% of our people are proud to work for BlueRock
- 93% feel their leader genuinely cares about their wellbeing
- 90% feel they are part of a team and that there’s two-way open and honest communication
If you’re seeking a workplace dedicated to excellence for its people, clients, and the community – a space where your contributions are not only recognised but celebrated – and if you’re ready to advance your career within a reputable firm brimming with clever, inspiring, and fun-loving BlueRockers, then let’s chat 👋 We’re excited to meet you!
About the role
This is a great role for someone looking to take their career to the next level – Perhaps you’re a senior accountant ready to take the leap! Or a current Supervisor looking for some exposure to a bigger book! Either way, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our Accounting leadership to really make your mark.
Why is BlueRock Accounting right for you:
BlueRock Accounting is our original and largest team here at BlueRock. We are at the centre of our thriving and growing community, working closely with business owners and individuals to deliver advisory solutions and innovative accounting.
What you'll be doing:
- Managing a client list, including meeting with clients and maintaining strong client relationships, workflow forecasting, ATO lodgement and ATO debt management.
- Investing your time and knowledge into our people through coaching and mentoring. This role will play a key part in overseeing the progression and growth of our accountants.
- Proactively seeking opportunities where added value or additional products and services can be provided to the client & collaborating with other divisions within BlueRock on such engagements.
- Managing both compliance, advisory and consulting engagements including cash flow forecasting, business acquisition/sale and specialist tax advice. Mitigating risk and planning strategies to minimise tax on such engagements.
Requirements
We want to hear from people who have:
- 5-7 years of public practice accounting experience.
- Strong technical proficiency in tax and consulting/modelling engagements including budgeting and cash flow forecasting.
- A genuine interest in being a mentor and coach for our people.
- Experience managing a team an advantage.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and strong Xero skills.
- Excellent knowledge of the taxation legislation.
- Someone ready to take BlueRock into its next stage of growth.
Benefits
Our people love to work for us, here’s why!
- Receive mentoring and coaching from industry leaders.
- An inclusive and diverse workplace culture centred on meaningful work, wellbeing and fun.
- We have our very own BlueRock public holidays to give our people the day off, on us!
- Free weekly lunches, awesome social events (including a social club – winery tours to museum tours), and an amazing headquarters in the CBD.
- Access to 24/7 wellbeing, medical and safety support through our wellbeing partner, Sonder.
- We are known for creating plenty of opportunities for growth and promotion.
- We believe in work-life integration and offer a hybrid model that includes both in-office and remote work options. This approach allows our people to find the balance that works best for them, accommodating their individual needs and day-to-day flexibility whilst also recognising the value of connecting in our amazing office.
For more amazing perks of working at BlueRock and employee benefits, head to our careers page or check us out on our socials and TikTok, @BeBlueRock 😎
How to apply:
If this sounds like you, then please click on the "Apply" button and follow the prompts. If you think you have what it takes but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still apply – We’d love to learn more about you!
For any questions regarding this opportunity or if you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please reach out to John O’Hare at john.ohare@thebluerock.com.au or Lee Kelly at lee.kelly@thebluerock.com.au
Please be advised that BlueRock or any of its related or controlled entities do not accept unsolicited contact or resumes from Recruitment Agencies.
BlueRock is a workplace committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, citizenship, colour, disability, gender and gender identity, marital status, nationality, race, sexual orientation, or veteran status.