Associate Business Advisor

Spider Web Recruitment Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Associate Business Advisor to join a dedicated team in Coventry. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in accounting, strong communication skills, and a motivation to provide exceptional client service. Responsibilities include building client relationships, identifying upselling opportunities, and supporting Senior Client Advisers. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from £37,000 to £50,000 per annum, along with various benefits including flexible working hours and a profit share scheme.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

30 days holiday

Flexible Working Hours

Profit Share Scheme

Medical Insurance

Complimentary quality lunches

Career progression opportunities

Fully funded study package

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in an accounting role.
• Strong communication skills for client presentations.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted client relationships.
• Respond proactively to client needs.
• Identify upselling opportunities and meet revenue targets.
• Provide financial solutions to complex challenges.
• Communicate tailored value propositions.
• Support Senior Client Advisers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Relationship management

Sales strategy

Conflict resolution

Education

Experience in an accounting role (minimum 2 years)

Accounting qualification (preferred)

Job description

Associate Business Advisor

Spider is advertising on behalf of our client who is seeking an Associate Business Advisor to join their dedicated team in Coventry, West Midlands on a full-time basis.

Why them

They have over 45 years of experience working with small and medium-sized businesses, delivering far more than traditional accountancy services. From their base in Coventry, they blend proactive tax planning with hands-on business growth expertise. Their personalised approach helps clients strengthen cash flow, boost profitability, and create long-term value - while ensuring they make the most of strategic tax opportunities.

Company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: On offer is a salary of £37,000 - £50,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Holiday: 30 days including bank holidays
• Flexible Working Hours
• Profit Share Scheme, Company Car/Car Allowance & Medical Insurance (after qualifying period in role)
• Employee extras such as: Complimentary quality lunches, reward lunches, team-building days, vibrant and youthful team environment, excellent career progression opportunities, fully funded study package

About the role

As an Associate Business Advisor, you will represent the company with integrity, building trusted relationships and enhancing the experience of their clients. By anticipating needs and delivering exceptional service, you’ll support client retention and encourage referrals. Your role combines relationship management, sales strategy, and conflict resolution, with guidance from the Senior Client Adviser team.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Build and maintain trusted relationships by understanding client business objectives and providing strategic insights.
• Proactively respond to client needs, following up on meeting actions and queries to ensure satisfaction.
• Identify upselling opportunities and convert high-value prospects, meeting and exceeding revenue targets.
• Make independent decisions and provide financial solutions to moderately complex challenges while ensuring compliance.
• Communicate effectively with clients, delivering tailored value propositions and managing renewals with professionalism.
• Assist and support Senior Client Advisers, as well as working closely with the accounting team to ensure they are delivering a consistently excellent experience for clients.
• Preparation and support for meetings – including agenda, KPI reports, and minute taking during meetings.

About you

As an Associate Business Advisor, you will have at least two years of experience in an accounting role. An accounting qualification is a plus, but not essential. You will have strong communication, including the ability to present independently to clients and collaborate closely with the accounting team. You will have strong analytical skills, thrive under pressure, and are motivated to deliver exceptional results. Eager to grow your sales expertise and deepen your knowledge of key tax and accounting matters by continuing development. You are committed to providing high-quality service that makes a real difference for clients.

If you would like to be considered for this Associate Business Advisor role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV outlining your relevant skills and experience as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Additional keywords: Associate, Business Advisory Financial Advisor, Client Specialist, Relationship Manager, Client Analyst, Finance Associate, Business Consultant, Financial Consultant, Financial Analyst, Associate Client Director

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