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, 0131 297 2716.