Business Advisory Manager

Leonard Curtis Recovery Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Birthday leave

Giving back days

Flexible benefit schemes

36.25 hour week

Enhanced family friendly policies

Job summary

Leonard Curtis Recovery Limited, a market-leading professional services firm, seeks an experienced Business Advisory Manager in Manchester to support distressed businesses. You will negotiate with HMRC, enable repayment plans, and deliver cash management and recovery strategies for clients in financial difficulty.

You will advise on cash management, interim consultancy, and liaison with lenders while collaborating with Restructuring, Funding and Legal teams to secure outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• Accountancy qualification is desirable.
• Self-driven with a positive outlook.
• Motivated and proactive with the ability to work both well alone and as part of a team.
• Strong organisation and planning skills with ability to work to deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Sound financial knowledge and numerical skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in client meetings from initial contact, with responsibility for progressing complex cases through to appointment and ongoing case management.
• Prepare profit and loss statements and cash flow forecasts to support debt repayment plans for HMRC.
• Draft reports for HMRC negotiations and concise business reviews.
• Liaise with business owners and directors to gather essential financial and operational information.
• Support senior managers and directors in the development and delivery of tailored cash management strategies for distressed businesses.
• Coordinate with asset-based lenders and funders, providing accurate financial projections and supporting documentation.
• Manage a portfolio of client cases, ensuring timely and effective case progression.
• Assist in the day-to-day management of transaction processes, including preparing information packs, conducting financial analysis, and supporting client communications.
• Build and analyse financial models and business forecasts to support strategic recommendations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external professionals, including accountants, solicitors, and funding partners.

Skills

Self-motivated

Proactive

Organisation

Communication

Numerical skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accountancy qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing and dynamic organisation. We are looking for an experienced Business Advisory Manager to join our team in Manchester.This role focuses on supporting businesses experiencing financial distress, particularly those struggling with VAT, PAYE, and National Insurance arrears. These challenges often stem from issues such as bad debts, significant declines in turnover, sector challenges or the insolvency of key clients. You will work in the specialist business advisory team with a proven track record of successfully negotiating with HMRC, enabling repayment plans, and helping businesses survive and recover.Our team provides expert services in cash management, interim management consultancy, and introductions to asset-based lenders. The successful candidate will assist in delivering these services and play a vital role in supporting clients through periods of financial difficulty.Supporting the delivery of high-quality solutions to clients and encourage collaborative working with Restructuring and Insolvency, Funding, Business Services and Legal teams within Leonard Curtis.

Job Requirements

• An accountancy qualification is desirable
• Self-driven with a positive outlook
• Motivated and proactive with the ability to work both well alone and as part of a team
• Strong organisation and planning skills with ability to work to deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Sound financial knowledge and numerical skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Job Responsibilities

• Take an active role in client meetings from initial contact, with responsibility for progressing complex cases through to appointment and ongoing case management.
• Prepare profit and loss statements and cash flow forecasts to support debt repayment plans for HMRC.
• Draft reports for HMRC negotiations and concise business reviews.
• Liaise with business owners and directors to gather essential financial and operational information.
• Support senior managers and directors in the development and delivery of tailored cash management strategies for distressed businesses.
• Coordinate with asset-based lenders and funders, providing accurate financial projections and supporting documentation.
• Manage a portfolio of client cases, ensuring timely and effective case progression.
• Assist in the day-to-day management of transaction processes, including preparing information packs, conducting financial analysis, and supporting client communications.
• Build and analyse financial models and business forecasts to support strategic recommendations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external professionals, including accountants, solicitors, and funding partners.

• Salary aligned with your skills and expertise
• 27 days holiday allowance plus statutory public holidays
• A clear progression route to further your career
• Birthday leave
• 2 giving back days per year. We encourage our team to support the wider community by providing paid leave to work with local charities or good causes
• A hard working, fun and professional working environment
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity pay

• Salary aligned with your skills and expertise
• 27 days holiday allowance plus statutory public holidays
• A clear progression route to further your career
• Flexible benefit and well-being schemes
• Birthday leave
• 2 giving back days per year. We encourage our team to support the wider community by providing paid leave to work with local charities or good causes
• A hard working, fun and professional working environment
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity pay
• 36.25 hour working week

Leonard Curtis is a market leading professional services provider operating across the UK and offshore. Since our formation we’ve supported business owners and advisors by listening and offering practical solutions and tailored advice. Our expert team of specialists deliver positive strategic advice across restructuring and insolvency, funding, legal, business services and M&A advisory across 30 offices. A career with Leonard Curtis will open the door to varied career pathways.

We have built an environment that empowers you to express yourself to have confidence in who you are and what you’re capable of and develop the career you want.

Learning and Development

Diversity and Inclusion

Our Beliefs

Express
yourself

Be yourself every day, in everything you do. Have confidence in what you’re capable of and what you bring to the team.

Be the
difference

Care about the work you do and the people we do it for. Treat people with compassion and strive to get the best outcomes.

Inspire
each other

Bring positivity to your work and your working relationships. Collaborate with an open mind and a commitment to achieve great things together.

LCBSG Limited Registered in England No. 09209265 Registered office: Riverside House, Irwell Street, Manchester M3 5EN
Leonard Curtis is a trading style of Reach Commercial Finance Limited, registered at Riverside House, Irwell Street, Manchester, M3 5EN. Company Register number is 09056450. Reach Commercial Finance Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN: 753686. Reach Commercial Finance Limited is an authorised credit broker and not a lender. We work with an unrestricted number of lenders to find a potentially suitable arrangement for your consideration. ICO registration ZA069234 and you can check via www.ico.org.uk. We will receive commission from lenders. Different lenders pay different amounts depending on different commission models. For transparency we work with the following commission models: fixed fee, fixed rate of commission, percentage of the amount you borrow and rate for risk (this is based on the risk profile of the business). Further details of the commission model, calculation and amount will be disclosed to you throughout your customer journey. Privacy notice .
Leonard Curtis Legal Limited is a limited company, registered in England and Wales with registered number 09820186. Registered office: Riverside House, Irwell Street, Manchester M3 5EN. Leonard Curtis Legal Limited is registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority with number 626004.