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