Senior Manager/Director - Business Services/Advisory
5 days ago
Glasgow
Are you a forward-thinking accountant with a passion for helping businesses grow? Do you thrive on building strong client relationships and leading a motivated team? We’re looking for a Business Advisory Senior Manager to join a progressive, tech-enabled accountancy practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a commercial mindset and a hands-on approach to advisory work to play a key role in shaping client success — and contribute to the continued growth of the firm. If your ambition extends to Partnership, then this role offers a route to just that. About the Role As a Senior Manager within our Business Advisory team, you’ll work closely with a diverse portfolio of clients, supporting them with strategic financial insight, business advice, and proactive solutions. You’ll also lead and develop a small team, helping to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment. This is a varied role that combines technical accounting expertise, commercial acumen, and strong relationship management. Key Responsibilities • Manage a portfolio of clients, providing high-quality business advisory and accounting services., • Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships — acting as a trusted adviser., • Identify and pursue business development opportunities, contributing to the continued growth of the practice., • Lead, coach, and develop a small team, ensuring effective performance management and ongoing professional development., • Oversee the preparation and review of management accounts, forecasts, and business plans., • Provide clients with insight and advice to improve financial performance and strategic decision-making., • Collaborate with other teams to deliver joined-up client service across the practice., • Ensure compliance with technical and regulatory requirements while driving process efficiency. About You We’re looking for someone with strong technical expertise and a genuine enthusiasm for building client relationships and developing others. You’ll bring: • CA / ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification., • Solid experience within an accountancy practice, ideally in business advisory or general practice., • A proactive, commercial mindset with an appetite for business development., • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships., • Experience managing and developing a small team., • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance strategic work and hands-on delivery., • A growth mindset — keen to learn, innovate, and contribute to continuous improvement. What’s on Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package., • Route to Partnership, • Hybrid and flexible working options., • Supportive, people-focused culture., • The chance to make a real impact with clients while leading a talented team.