Accounts and Business Services Manager

MHA; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in the UK is seeking an experienced ABAS Manager in Edinburgh to drive meaningful client relationships and tackle complex challenges. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and a strong background in financial management. You will play a pivotal role in both client engagements and supervising junior staff, while enjoying a competitive salary and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Agile Working with flexible hours

34 days holiday

Employee recognition awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Be fully ACCA, ACA OR ICAS qualified.
• Experience with demonstrable knowledge of producing year-end financial statements, management accounts, and completing VAT returns.
• Strong IT skills including Word, Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review and agree draft budgets.
• Delegate and supervise work of seniors and juniors.
• Liaise with clients to resolve queries.
• Monitor work in progress on all jobs.

Skills

ACCA, ACA, or ICAS qualification

Experience with year-end financial statements

Strong IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Knowledge of cloud-based accounting systems

Excellent communication skills

Organised and methodical

Client focused

Time management skills

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

Competitive salary, negotiable depending on your experience and expertise.

Are you ready to bring your Accounting and Business Services expertise to a role where your skills and unique perspective can make a lasting impact?

What Sets Us Apart

At MHA, we’re about people first – our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As one of the UK’s top 15 accountancy firms and a proud member of Baker Tilly International, the 9th largest network in the world, we are a hub of global knowledge with a strong local commitment.

Our people-focused approach truly sets us apart. Here, you won’t just be another face in the firm; you’ll be part of an ambitious, driven team dedicated to continuous learning and growth. We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success. With access to unparalleled resources and award-winning development programmes, you’ll have the freedom to shape your career while making a meaningful impact. We take immense pride in being awarded gold for Investors in People. This recognition reflects our deep commitment to nurturing talent and ensuring every individual feels valued and supported.

Here, You’ll Go Beyond Numbers

We’re looking for a talented ABAS Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and embraces the chance to tackle complex challenges. At MHA, you’ll be surrounded by passionate professionals who are dedicated to making a difference. Your work will go beyond the numbers – it’s about building meaningful client relationships, understanding their businesses, navigating risks, and delivering insights that drive real results.

• Review and agree draft budgets.
• Delegate, supervise and review work of seniors and juniors, ensuring the file is complete and all review points addressed before it is passed to the Partner Director.
• Liaise with clients directly or through relevant manager to resolve queries or obtain further information.
• Review draft CT computations.
• Review draft financial statements.
• Assist in the completion of advisory work.
• Monitor work in progress on all jobs within the portfolio, communicating any potential problems and write offs to the Partners on a timely basis.
• Undertake critical audit areas for key audit clients and supervise larger client audits.
• Monitor budgets and be responsible for the team’s performance.
• Monitor debtor balances and cash collections. Liaise with credit control and clients.
• Excluding audits, be aware of other MHA services and products which may be appropriate to the clients.
• Monitor filing deadlines and ensure deadlines are achieved, including corporation tax and Companies House filings.
• Be a key technical contact for staff.
• Liaise directly with other offices/departments/technical to resolve issues.
• Take responsibility for keeping yourself up to date with legislation and standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Be fully ACCA, ACA OR ICAS qualified.
• Experience with demonstrable knowledge of producing year-end financial statements, management accounts and completing VAT returns.
• Strong IT skills including Word, Outlook and Excel, to an intermediate level, for the production of letters and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of cloud-based accounting systems such as Xero preferred but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Organised and methodical.
• Client focussed.
• Carrying out tasks with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to operate strict deadlines and handle conflicting priorities.

Rewards That Resonate

You’re more than a number to us; you’re an individual with unique talents and aspirations. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, foster your professional growth, and recognise your contributions.

• Agile Working: Enjoy the flexibility of core hours from 10 AM to 2 PM and two home working days, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments seamlessly.
• 34 days holiday Inc. bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days)
• Competitive salary package
• Employee recognition awards: Outstanding Performance Award Bonus, discretionary annual bonus and other recognition initiatives.
• New and improved programme for succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access a free confidential 24-hour support service, including unlimited counseling sessions and virtual doctors available for you and your family.
• And lot’s more!

Are You Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Apply now and be part of a team that celebrates diversity, champions innovation, and prioritises your success!

Our application form takes just a few minutes to complete and includes some diversity questions. MHA is a committed member of Access Accountancy and as such, we track our diversity stats and actively work to improve on these, year on year, looking at new ways to promote our roles to the widest audience. Any data collected is fully anonymised before sharing with any external parties, as per our Data Protection Policy and is not visible to hiring managers, or used in any way during the selection process.