Accounts and Business Advisory Senior Manager

We are working with a leading Top 10 / Top 20 accountancy firm looking to appoint an experienced Accounts & Advisory Senior Manager to join a growing team.

This is a key leadership role that offers the opportunity to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, deliver high‑quality financial services, and play an influential role in driving business growth. The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of leadership, client advisory, and operational delivery, overseeing complex engagements and acting as a trusted partner to clients while supporting team and practice development.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Leadership & Relationship Management
  • Manage and grow a portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted advisor
  • Lead client meetings, building strong, long‑term relationships
  • Understand client business challenges and proactively provide tailored solutions
  • Identify opportunities to add value and support business development
• Technical & Advisory Excellence
  • Ensure delivery of high‑quality, compliant financial outputs across all engagements
  • Provide strategic advice on financial, regulatory, and operational matters
  • Collaborate across service lines on complex client issues
  • Lead on emerging technical developments and client impact
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing teams
  • Ensure team capability through training, coaching, and development planning
  • Drive a positive team culture with a strong focus on collaboration and inclusion
• Operational & Business Impact
  • Oversee multiple engagements, ensuring delivery to time and budget
  • Maintain the highest standards of quality and presentation
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency
  • Contribute to wider business strategy and growth initiatives

What you’ll need to succeed

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong experience managing client portfolios within practice
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication ability
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to client service and growth
• Strong technical knowledge with attention to detail and quality

What you’ll get in return

• Hybrid & flexible working
• Clear pathway to Director level
• Exposure to a varied and high‑quality client base
• A collaborative, forward‑thinking leadership team
• A firm culture focused on people, development and long‑term success

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