Business Advisory Manager; Landed Estates

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

We also welcome applications from anyone who has had an extended time away from paid employment, and from people of all backgrounds, regardless of heritage, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual identity or gender identity.

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.