Accounts & Business Advisory Manager (ABAS)

ABAS Manager

Edinburgh

We have an exciting opportunity for an ABAS Manager to join our Accounts & Business Advisory team in our Edinburgh office. As part of a growing team, this role offers genuine scope for career development and progression within the firm.

Who we are

At MHA, we work with a diverse client base across a range of industries, taking the time to truly understand how our clients’ businesses operate. This insight enables us to deliver practical, tailored advice that helps businesses achieve their full commercial potential.

Our culture is built around innovation, collaboration and growth. We are passionate about supporting our clients’ success and recognise that this requires creativity, individuality and fresh thinking.

At MHA, we are committed to developing our people, creating an environment where talented individuals are supported to grow, take on new challenges and reach their full potential.

Your responsibilities

Portfolio Management: Plan, control and review of client work to ensure that jobs are completed efficiently and effectively as possible

Team Management: Day-to-day line management, allocation of work, identifying development needs and completing staff reviews and feedback

Business Development: Advisory and ad hoc work, identifying opportunities to offer additional services to clients, identifying new clients through networking and client referrals and coaching team members to do the same

Qualifications and skills

Fully qualified ACA/ACCA with a minimum of 3 years’ post qualified experience in external accounts and general practice

Up to date in CPE and recent developments in accounting standards

Experience working with OMBs and other corporates and partnerships covering a range of industries

Competent user of MS Excel & Word. Experience of Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, CaseWare and tax software preferred

Demonstrable ability to motivate, delegate effectively, develop the team and be a leader

Client focus and able to think commercially – able to seek out opportunities within the portfolio

Communication – oral and written, ability to deal with variety of people in different environments

Organisational skills – the ability to successfully manage conflicting priorities

Diplomacy and patience

Able to understand complex business issues and offer practical solutions

Manages change in a positive way

Project a positive image of MHA

Why join us

Over the last few years, we have won multiple industry awards such as National Firm of the Year, Tax Team of the Year, Graduate and Non-Graduate programme of the Year, Best Advisory Services and most recently the gold standard accreditation by Investors in People.

The offering

Genuine Work Life balance

34 days holiday Inc. bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days)

Competitive salary package

Employee Recognition awards

Accredited Investor in People

New and improved programme for succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential

And more!

It's an exciting time to join the firm so take your next career step with us.