Accounts and Business Advisory Manager

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Your new company A well-established and growing independent accountancy and business advisory firm is seeking an experienced Accounts and Business Advisory Manager to join its leadership team. Working with a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurial clients and established organisations, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality advisory and compliance services while supporting the continued growth of the practice.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious practice professional looking to take on a broad client-facing role with genuine scope to influence, develop people and contribute to the future direction of the business.

Your new role As an Accounts and Business Advisory Manager, you will take responsibility for managing a varied portfolio of clients, ensuring work is delivered to a high technical standard while building strong and lasting client relationships. Key responsibilities will include:

Managing a portfolio of businesses across a range of sectors

Overseeing the preparation and review of statutory accounts, management information and tax compliance work

Reviewing assignments completed by senior and junior team members and providing constructive feedback

Acting as a key point of contact for clients, responding to technical and commercial queries

Supporting clients with business, financial and operational matters as a trusted adviser

Attending and leading client meetings where appropriate

Coaching, mentoring and developing members of the team to support their professional growth

Managing workflow, budgets and deadlines across multiple assignments

Identifying opportunities to enhance client service offerings and strengthen commercial relationships

Contributing to business development activities and supporting the continued growth of the practice

Working collaboratively with colleagues across service lines to deliver a seamless client experience

What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this opportunity, you should:

Be ACA, ACCA or ICAS qualified

Have significant experience within an accountancy practice environment

Demonstrate strong technical knowledge across accounts preparation, financial reporting and taxation

Have previous experience managing client relationships and reviewing the work of others

Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Be confident dealing directly with business owners and senior stakeholders

Show strong organisational and time-management abilities

Be capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines within a fast-paced environment

Have a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

Be committed to delivering an exceptional level of client service

What you'll get in return In return, you will join a progressive and supportive firm that places significant value on employee wellbeing, professional development and career progression. The package includes:

Competitive salary and performance-related rewards

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave entitlement with additional flexibility options

Comprehensive wellbeing and healthcare support

Financial protection benefits and retirement planning support

Professional membership subscriptions paid

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Structured career progression and leadership development support

Employee reward and recognition programmes

Access to a range of lifestyle, wellbeing and retail benefits

A collaborative and inclusive working environment focused on long-term career success

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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