Accounts & Business Advisory Manager

Business & Accounts Advisory Manager | North West London | Competitive Salary + Benefits

 
“Accounting is the cornerstone of the business world.” — Tiffany Johnson
 
Sheridan Maine is delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing chartered accountancy and business advisory firm based in Northwest London to recruit an ambitious Business & Accounts Advisory Manager. 

This is an outstanding opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded accountant who is looking to move beyond a traditional accounts production role. The successful Business & Accounts Advisory Manager will combine high-quality technical expertise with exceptional client service, people leadership, and a genuine enthusiasm for technology and innovation. 

Working closely with business owners, directors and senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in delivering both compliance and advisory services, helping clients make informed decisions, improve performance and achieve their growth objectives. This position offers genuine long-term career progression, including a clear pathway towards Director and Partner level for the right individual. 

Key Responsibilities of the Business & Accounts Advisory Manager:

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring accounts and compliance assignments are delivered accurately, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Review statutory financial statements prepared under UK GAAP and IFRS, providing technical guidance and resolving complex accounting matters.
• Deliver value-added advisory services, supporting clients with financial reporting, management information, business performance improvements and strategic growth initiatives.
• Build trusted relationships with business owners, directors and finance teams, acting as a proactive adviser throughout the year.
• Identify opportunities to expand service offerings and provide practical commercial advice tailored to clients' needs.
• Lead, mentor and develop team members, reviewing work, providing coaching and supporting professional development.
• Manage workflow, deadlines, WIP and billing processes, ensuring commercial objectives are achieved.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple service lines to provide a seamless client experience.
• Champion the use of cloud accounting systems, automation, data analytics and emerging technologies to enhance service delivery.
• Maintain high standards of quality, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Support business development activity, including nurturing existing client relationships and contributing to new opportunities. 

The Successful Business & Accounts Advisory Manager Will Have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Previous experience gained within a reputable accountancy practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, with IFRS experience highly desirable.
• Proven experience managing a client portfolio and reviewing accounts work prepared by others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders.
• Strong technology skills, including experience with cloud-based accounting platforms and practice software.
• Demonstrable people management experience, with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop others.
• Commercial awareness and the confidence to identify issues, provide solutions and add value. 

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme, private healthcare and long-term incentive opportunities.
• Exposure to a broad range of clients across multiple sectors.
• A varied role combining technical accounts work with genuine advisory responsibilities.
• Direct access to senior leadership and decisionmakers.
• Ongoing professional development and career support.
• A collaborative, technology-driven working environment.
• Clear progression opportunities within a rapidly growing business. 

If you're looking for a role that offers greater client exposure, genuine advisory opportunities and a clear pathway for career progression, we'd love to hear from you. 

Apply now or contact Sheridan Maine for a confidential discussion and further information about this exciting opportunity. 

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. 

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.