Senior Manager/Director – Business Services/Advisory
Are you a forward‑thinking accountant with a passion for helping businesses grow? Do you thrive on building strong client relationships and leading a motivated team? We’re looking for a Business Advisory Senior Manager to join a progressive, tech‑enabled accountancy practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a commercial mindset and a hands‑on approach to advisory work to play a key role in shaping client success—and contribute to the continued growth of the firm. If your ambition extends to partnership, this role offers a route to just that.
About The Role
As a Senior Manager within the Business Advisory team, you’ll work closely with a diverse portfolio of clients, supporting them with strategic financial insight, business advice, and proactive solutions. You’ll also lead and develop a small team, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing environment. This is a varied role that combines technical accounting expertise, commercial acumen, and strong relationship management.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a portfolio of clients, providing high‑quality business advisory and accounting services.
* Build and maintain strong, long‑term client relationships – acting as a trusted adviser.
* Identify and pursue business development opportunities, contributing to the continued growth of the practice.
* Lead, coach, and develop a small team, ensuring effective performance management and ongoing professional development.
* Oversee the preparation and review of management accounts, forecasts, and business plans.
* Provide clients with insight and advice to improve financial performance and strategic decision‑making.
* Collaborate with other teams to deliver joined‑up client service across the practice.
* Ensure compliance with technical and regulatory requirements while driving process efficiency.
About You
We’re looking for someone with strong technical expertise and a genuine enthusiasm for building client relationships and developing others.
What You’ll Bring
* CA / ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification.
* Solid experience within an accountancy practice, ideally in business advisory or general practice.
* A proactive, commercial mindset with an appetite for business development.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships.
* Experience managing and developing a small team.
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance strategic work and hands‑on delivery.
* A growth mindset – keen to learn, innovate, and contribute to continuous improvement.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Route to Partnership.
* Hybrid and flexible working options.
* Supportive, people‑focused culture.
* The chance to make a real impact with clients while leading a talented team.
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