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Brenda Jameson
Brenda brings over 30 years of recruitment experience across both international and national markets. As the founder of Bentley Recruitment, she has led the business through 20 successful years of operation. Her commitment to service, ethics, quality, and a “hands-on” approach forms the foundation of Bentley’s continued success with clients and job seekers alike.
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Business Services Manager
Brisbane | $145K plus Super
Join a Prestigious Accounting Firm with Multiple Queensland Offices This is your chance to work with a leading accounting firm with nearly 50 years of industry experience and a reputation for excellence. With multiple offices across Queensland and a strong focus on growth and succession planning, there is an exceptional opportunity for career advancement, with a clear pathway to partnership within 5 years. What is on offer: Manage a High-Profile Portfolio: Lead the management of a large, multi-entity group for 70% of your time, while maintaining a diverse portfolio of clients with a strong advisory focus (50% advisory / 50% compliance review). Career Progression: Clear and realistic progression to Partnership level within 5 years. Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with the option to work from home for 2 days per week. Support and Development: Gain exposure to high-level advisory and strategic work, supported by leadership development programs, technical training, and internal mentorship. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Review tax returns and financial statements for a large multi-entity group, with the support of a highly skilled team, including on- and offshore staff (Team of 4). Strategic Advisory: Research, prepare and deliver expert tax and strategic advice to a select group of high-value clients. Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, delivering high-quality service. Team Leadership: Oversee workflow, performance reviews, budgets, and provide mentoring and development for accounting staff. What You Need: Experience: Solid experience at Supervisor or Manager level in public practice within Australia. Skills: Strong communication skills, with the ability to build lasting client relationships and manage a small team effectively. Qualifications: Completed CTA, CA/CPA or equivalent. Leadership: Demonstrated ability to review, train, and manage a small accounting team. Benefits for you: Technical Expertise: Access to high-level in-house technical tax advisory support for your learning, enabling you to continue developing your skills. Leadership Development: Leadership courses and planned KPIs to guide you toward partnership. Exclusive Clientele: Work with a select group of high-value, large groups and cultivate strong relationships. Supportive Team Environment: Benefit from a strong compliance team, giving you the time and space to develop your advisory skills. Values-Driven Culture: Work closely with a Partner in a supportive, values-driven work environment. Send your resume directly to brenda@bentleyrecruitment.com.au or call me for a confidential discussion. Phone: 07 3229 8020 Mobile: 0421 340 902 Email: brenda@bentleyrecruitment.com.au Connect with me on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-jameson-6403068/
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Part-time Senior Accountant
Brisbane | $100K - $120K Plus Super FTE
Would you like to work close to home within a flexible, mature environment? If you live in the western suburbs, this could be an ideal location and role for you. This firm value their staff and as a result have long-term committed staff compliment. Work within a flat structure for a small accounting firm with a great reputation and high quality clients, be responsible and accountable for your own client portfolio. This is a hybrid position. Duties will include: A mix of SMSF and SME business clients (training can be provided in SMSF work) Full process from meeting with the client through to financial statements and tax returns, tax planning and advisory The role is estimated to have 60% compliance and 40% advisory What are the BENEFITS? Work close to home with free parking on site A genuine part-time role seeking 3-4 days per week or 4-5 days “school hours” Be valued and enjoy a mature minded work environment where KPI’s are not the focus Be part of supportive and mature team Degree qualified, you DON'T have to have professional qualifications to qualify Training in the advisory space and SMSF if required Requirements to apply: Degree plus experience an Australian accounting firm in business services and preferably SMSF exposure. Willingness to work independently and manage a client portfolio Solid experience at compliance level, training provided in advisory capacity Part-time roles in the western suburbs are rare, if you are looking for work-life balance, high quality work and a great team to work with, this role would suit you, get in touch today, phone calls for more information welcome! If you are interested in this opportunity send your resume directly to brenda@bentleyrecruitment.com.au or contact Brenda Jameson for a confidential discussion: Office: 07 3229 8020 Mobile: 0421 340 902 Email: brenda@bentleyrecruitment.com.au
