Business Advisory & Accounting Executive
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Hybrid
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Business Advisory & Accounting Executive to join our client’s growing professional services team. This role is pivotal in delivering accurate financial reporting, strategic business advisory, and compliance solutions to a diverse client base across multiple industries. The ideal candidate will ensure adherence to UK GAAP and IFRS standards, drive client success through insightful financial analysis, and lead high‑performing teams with integrity and precision. With a strong foundation in audit, accounting, and client engagement, this position offers a clear path for career advancement within a reputable firm. The successful applicant will combine technical excellence with leadership acumen, contributing to both client outcomes and firm‑wide growth. This is a dynamic opportunity for a qualified accountant passionate about delivering value, driving innovation, and shaping the future of financial advisory services.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation, review, and submission of financial statements in compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory alignment.
- Deliver strategic business advisory services, including financial performance analysis, operational efficiency recommendations, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Manage and mentor a team of junior accountants and advisory professionals, supporting their development and maintaining high service delivery standards.
- Oversee audit and assurance engagements from planning to completion, ensuring compliance with firm quality control and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as the primary client contact, building trusted relationships and identifying opportunities for expanded service delivery.
- Develop and present financial reports, executive dashboards, and actionable business insights to senior stakeholders and client leadership.
- Monitor changes in accounting standards, tax laws, and regulatory frameworks, implementing updates across engagements proactively.
- Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal writing, client pitches, and innovation in service offerings.
- Participate in internal quality reviews and support firm‑wide compliance with professional and ethical standards.
Qualifications
- Full ACCA or ACA qualification with active practice rights and professional membership.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, audit, or business advisory within a professional services firm or corporate environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in UK GAAP and IFRS, including complex accounting treatments and financial statement disclosures.
- Proven track record in team leadership, performance management, and staff development.
- Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into clear, strategic insights.
- Advanced proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Xero, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel (including complex formulas and data modelling).
- Client-focused approach with a history of delivering high-quality work under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Strong commitment to ethics, continuous learning, and maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity.
Benefits
- Market leading salary package, depending on experience level.
- Hybrid working
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Enhanced annual leave
- Competitive pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Income protection
- Highly competitive flexible benefits package