Accounts and Business Advisory Manager

BC Financial Search Ltd; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Eye care

Job summary

BC Financial Search Ltd in Warrington is seeking an experienced Accounts & Business Advisory Manager to lead a varied client portfolio. You will oversee the preparation and review of accounts, provide practical financial advice, and mentor junior colleagues while managing budgets and fees.

The role offers flexible working within a full-time schedule, with a competitive salary and opportunities to develop senior team members in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• ACA, or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience with substantial practice experience.
• Experience managing client relationships and overseeing multiple assignments.
• Sound knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring accounts and advisory assignments are delivered accurately and on time.
• Review statutory and year-end accounts, including more complex group accounts and consolidations.
• Lead client meetings to discuss financial results and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide practical advice on cash flow, working capital, forecasts and financial projections.
• Review management accounts and interpret key figures to help clients make informed commercial decisions.
• Support clients with technical accounting matters and liaise with other specialist teams.

Skills

Client relationships

People management

Financial analysis

Business advisory

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Accounts & Business Advisory Manager - Accountancy Practice

Warrington £45,000-£55,000 Full-time Flexible Working

An established and growing accountancy practice in Warrington is looking for an experienced Accounts & Business Advisory Manager to join its team.

This is an excellent opportunity to manage a varied client portfolio, oversee the preparation and review of accounts, and provide practical financial advice to owner-managed businesses, SMEs and corporate clients.

Alongside managing client relationships, you'll help develop junior colleagues and work closely with senior team members on more complex accounting and advisory assignments.

The opportunity could suit an existing Accounts or Client Manager, or an experienced Assistant Manager ready for the next step.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring accounts and advisory assignments are delivered accurately and on time.
• Review statutory and year-end accounts, including more complex group accounts and consolidations.
• Lead client meetings to discuss financial results, business performance and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide practical advice on cash flow, working capital, forecasts and financial projections.
• Review management accounts and interpret key figures to help clients make informed commercial decisions.
• Support clients with technical accounting matters and liaise with other specialist teams where appropriate.
• Plan and allocate work, monitor deadlines and maintain high standards across the team.
• Coach and review the work of junior colleagues, supporting their training and development.
• Manage assignment budgets, fees and recoverability.
• Build strong client relationships and help identify opportunities for additional services.

Experience and qualifications

• ACA, or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience with substantial practice experience.
• Strong background in an accountancy practice, including statutory accounts preparation and review.
• Experience managing client relationships and overseeing multiple assignments.
• Sound knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial reporting.
• Confidence discussing financial information and offering practical business advice.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues.
• Exposure to group accounts, consolidations, management accounts or cash flow forecasting would be beneficial.
• Organised, commercially aware and comfortable managing competing deadlines.

Benefits

• Salary of £45,000-£55,000 depending on experience.
• Flexible working policy, with arrangements subject to agreement.
• Birthday day off, plus the option to buy or sell holiday.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance worth four times annual salary.
• Employee assistance programme and 24/7 access to a GP.
• Eye care and flu vaccinations.
• Optional private medical insurance, dental insurance and other health cover.
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave, subject to qualifying service.
• Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives.
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes, subject to eligibility.
• Study support where applicable and ongoing opportunities for professional development.

Company culture

You'll join an established practice with a broad range of clients and access to specialist accounting, tax and advisory expertise.

The environment combines the resources of a larger organisation with the opportunity to build lasting client relationships and have a genuine impact on the local team.

You'll be encouraged to take ownership of your portfolio, support less experienced colleagues and develop your technical and commercial skills while working alongside experienced senior professionals.