This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts & Business Advisory Senior Manager to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio while delivering strategic financial insight and driving commercial outcomes. You’ll play a crucial role in leading teams, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to the continued growth of a successful advisory practice.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established UK professional services firm known for delivering high-quality accountancy, advisory, and business support services. They combine technical expertise with a client-centric approach, offering tailored solutions to a broad range of owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and growing organisations, all within a supportive and collaborative culture.
Description
As an Accounts & Business Advisory Senior Manager, you will sit at the intersection of leadership and delivery, overseeing complex client engagements while acting as a trusted advisor. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality output, driving client relationships, supporting business development, and developing your team to achieve both individual and firm-wide objectives.
Your focus will be on delivering strategic value to clients, identifying opportunities for growth, and maintaining excellence in compliance and service delivery, whilst contributing to a positive and high-performing team environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as a primary point of contact and trusted advisor
* Provide strategic financial insight to support client growth and operational improvement
* Review and oversee statutory accounts preparation and related outputs
* Ensure compliance with relevant standards, legislation, and regulatory requirements
* Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for additional services
* Collaborate with other service lines on complex client matters
* Lead, mentor, and develop team members, driving performance and engagement
* Support business development initiatives and contribute to revenue growth
Profile
* ACA / ACCA / CA qualified (or qualified by experience)
* Proven background within an accountancy practice environment
* Strong technical expertise across accounts with working knowledge of tax and advisory
* Experience managing client portfolios and leading engagements
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence and lead stakeholder discussions
* Commercially aware with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities
* Passionate about developing people and fostering high-performing teams
* Organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
Job Offer
* Competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 + benefits - can go higher for the right candidate
* Clear progression opportunities within a growing firm
* Flexible working arrangements
* Supportive, collaborative culture
* Ongoing professional development and leadership exposure
* Opportunity to play a key role in shaping client relationships and business growth