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