Business Advisory Manager - Accounts & Business Advisory | Edinburgh | Hybrid (50% remote)
Meraki Talent is recruiting a Business Advisory Manager on behalf of a well-established, forward-thinking professional services firm based in Edinburgh.
This is a standout opportunity for a qualified accountant who wants to move beyond traditional compliance and play a key role in shaping a modern, technology-enabled advisory offering.
The Opportunity
You’ll join a growing Accounts & Business Advisory team that supports a diverse client base across multiple sectors. The role combines client leadership, technology-driven insight and people management, offering real scope to influence how advisory services are delivered.
Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll help develop a scalable, advisory-focused service model while mentoring and developing a high-performing team in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Client Advisory & Technology:
*Lead a portfolio of clients as a trusted adviser and primary point of contact
*Deliver management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow modelling
*Use cloud accounting platforms to provide timely, insight-led reporting
*Translate financial data into clear commercial commentary
*Champion technology to improve efficiency, quality and consistency of service
*Identify opportunities to enhance client outcomes through smarter systems and processes
People Leadership:
*Lead, mentor and develop team members
*Support adoption of new tools and modern ways of working
*Deliver coaching, appraisals and career development support
*Play an active role in recruitment and onboarding
Service & Firm Development:
*Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the advisory offering
*Help refine processes to support scalability and client experience
*Use data and KPIs to drive continuous improvement
*Support business development, proposals and advisory discussions
About You
*Qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAS, ICAEW or equivalent)
*Experience managing a portfolio of clients within practice or advisory
*Strong people leadership and mentoring capability
*A genuine interest in technology-enabled advisory services
*Experience using cloud accounting platforms (e.g. Xero and associated tools)
*Commercial, collaborative communicator
Personal Attributes
*Curious, forward-thinking and improvement-focused
*Comfortable challenging traditional ways of working
*Client-centric and outcomes-driven
*Organised, accountable and quality-focused
What’s On Offer
*Hybrid working model (50% remote)
*37 days’ annual leave
*Additional leave for special occasions & Annual leave purchase scheme
*Contributory pension
*Paid professional subscriptions
*Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)
*Discounts on shopping, travel and lifestyle benefits
*Referral incentives and recognition awards
*Regular social events
*Strong investment in learning, development and long-term career progression
For a confidential chat please apply or contact Marija at Meraki Talent.