Business Advisory Manager (Landed Estates)

Johnston Carmichael Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers; Elgin; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Job summary

Johnston Carmichael Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers is seeking a Business Advisory Manager to join our team in a hybrid role. You will lead a portfolio of client work, review junior staff, and build strong client relationships across diverse industries.

The role involves coordinating with specialists, driving advisory opportunities, and managing WIP and fees while supporting your clients with insightful financial guidance.

Qualifications

• ICAS, ACCA qualification or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in business advisory or related role is advantageous.
• Strong IT skills and ability to use accounts and tax software.

Responsibilities

• Planning and managing the timely and profitable completion of a portfolio of client work, which may include year-end and management accounts, corporate and personal tax returns, VAT returns, budgets and forecasts for selected clients, liaising with Client Relationship Managers and Specialists across the business where required
• Review of assistants/seniors’ work, providing feedback and coaching thereon
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contacts and colleagues
• Engaging and consulting actively with our Specialists, coordinating their involvement in advisory work and identifying cross-selling opportunities
• Dealing with ad-hoc client queries, telephone calls and meetings
• Portfolio management duties including client take on, fee preparation and WIP/debt management

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relevant experience

ICAS/ACCA

Technology adoption

IT proficiency

Accounts and tax software

Accounting systems

Education

ICAS, ACCA qualification or equivalent

Tools

No specific tools listed

Job description

We are looking for a Business Advisory Manager to join our team.

Job Purpose:

We are looking to recruit a Manager to work closely with our Client Relationship Managers, who will be responsible for the completion, and review of work from an allocated portfolio of clients operating in landed estates.

This role would be ideal for a candidate looking to take the next step in their career, whether currently in Business Advisory or someone with relevant and transferable skills and experience looking to make a transition from industry. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a growing Firm with the future potential of managing their own client list.

The Business Advisory Manager will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Planning and managing the timely and profitable completion of a portfolio of client work, which may include year-end and management accounts, corporate and personal tax returns, VAT returns, budgets and forecasts for selected clients, liaising with Client Relationship Managers and Specialists across the business where required
• Review of assistants/seniors’ work, providing feedback and coaching thereon
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contacts and colleagues
• Engaging and consulting actively with our Specialists, coordinating their involvement in advisory work and identifying cross-selling opportunities
• Dealing with ad-hoc client queries, telephone calls and meetings
• Portfolio management duties including client take on, fee preparation and WIP/debt management

About You:

• A leader of your work and your professional learning
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively impact and influence others
• Relevant experience in this or a similar role is preferred
• ICAS, ACCA qualification or equivalent
• Forward-thinking with the ability to embrace technology and strong IT skills
• Experience in using accounts and tax software packages
• Good working knowledge of clients’ accounting systems

Why JC?

Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives - whether it's our clients, our communities, or most importantly, our people, who now number over 900 across the UK.

We work with individuals and businesses all over the country and our expertise covers almost every industry sector. We're also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 37,000 advisers across more than 114 countries.

Everything we do at Johnston Carmichael is underpinned by our four core values - Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People's Shoes, Leading Our Future and Remaining Relevant. We've created a range of ways to support our people to make sure every voice is heard, including our People and Culture Forum, and we encourage each of our sharp minds to be leaders of their work and learning. You can read more about our culture and values here.

In the last 10 years we've raised more than £450,000 for charity and continuously evolved our commitment to sustainable business practices. We are Gold sponsors of the Kiltwalk and also partner with Netball Scotland and England Netball, creating an enduring impact on the ground in our communities.

Why Business Advisory?

As the world becomes increasingly digital, we're embracing technology and we're taking our clients with us. The role of a business adviser has never been more important in helping businesses adapt and thrive.

A career in Business Advisory at Johnston Carmichael is diverse and challenging, as we continually strive to provide the best service for our clients - more efficiency, greater innovation, deeper insight. As part of our Business Advisory team, you'll build close relationships with clients, truly getting under the skin of their businesses and providing the advice and guidance that will make a real difference for them.

Plus, with expertise across a range of industry sectors, there's no shortage of variety when it comes to the work we do. We're also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 30,000 advisers across more than 110 countries, so you'll have the opportunity to work with businesses all over the globe.

What you can expect

As well as working with a great team of colleagues and enjoying the balance of hybrid and flexible working, we offer a range of benefits to make your time at JC even more fulfilling. Click here to see what's on offer.

Different backgrounds and different opinions make for more interesting work and better outcomes. We're sure we don't have to say this, but we welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of your heritage, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual identity or gender identity. We also actively encourage applications from anyone who's had an extended time away from paid employment.

Our team is made up of people who've taken varied routes through their careers. We're here to give you the tools, support, and materials to develop your expertise so you can pursue your ambitions. Our JC Aspire learning programme helps everyone reach their personal goals, and we've also carefully created our own Leadership Development Programme, which is accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School at Masters degree level.

We look forward to hearing from you

At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.