Accounts and Business Advisory Senior Manager

Business Services Senior Manager  We are seeking an experienced Business Services Senior Manager to oversee a portfolio of complex client accounts, providing high‑quality strategic financial advice and ensuring full compliance with professional and regulatory standards. This role combines senior leadership with hands‑on delivery, requiring strong client management, technical expertise, and a commercial mindset. You will act as a trusted adviser to clients, lead and mentor teams, and contribute to business development and practice growth. This is a key leadership role with real influence over quality, culture, and future direction. Key Responsibilities: Client Leadership & Advisory Act as the primary point of contact for key clients, maintaining strong, trusted relationships Lead client and stakeholder meetings with confidence Understand clients’ commercial priorities and challenges, providing proactive and forward‑looking advice Anticipate legislative, regulatory, and industry changes and support clients through them Tailor service delivery to client needs, including scope, timing, and cost Identify opportunities for additional services and cross‑functional supportTechnical Excellence & Quality Take responsibility for the quality of work delivered across assigned teams Review statutory accounts, completion accounts, and corporate tax returns Advise clients on materiality, unadjusted errors, audit thresholds, and compliance risks Ensure disclosures are adequate and compliant with relevant standards Collaborate with tax, VAT, audit, and specialist teams on complex matters Share technical and regulatory updates internally to support consistent deliveryPeople Leadership Lead, coach, and mentor managers and senior team members Build high‑performing, engaged, and inclusive teams Manage performance effectively, including development plans where required Delegate appropriately, supporting both individual development and departmental objectives Mediate conflicts and support teams through changeEfficiency & Continuous Improvement Promote efficient working practices and the effective use of technology Encourage ideas to improve workflow, processes, and client delivery Implement improvements in collaboration with the wider teamBusiness Development & Growth Build and maintain a strong professional network Identify and develop new business opportunities and referrals Promote specialist expertise to clients and external contacts Support achievement of team growth and revenue targetsTechnical Skills & Knowledge Strong understanding of statutory accounts and completion accounts (including SPA‑linked accounts) Ability to review low‑ and medium‑risk corporate tax returns and identify escalation points Knowledge of audit thresholds and group structures High‑level advisory capability on VAT registration and scheme options Understanding of associated company rules and group loss relief Awareness of accountancy technology solutions and when they add value for clientsWhat We’re Looking For Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CA) or qualified by experience Proven experience at Senior Manager (or equivalent) level within practice Strong leadership, coaching, and stakeholder‑management skills Commercially aware, proactive, and client‑focused High standards of professionalism, collaboration, and integrityWhy Apply? Senior leadership role with scope to influence strategy and growth Varied client portfolio and technical challenges Clear opportunity to develop people, services, and your own career Supportive and professional environment that values quality and collaboration