Business Advisory Manager

A national accountancy firm is looking to recruit an experienced Business Advisory Manager to join its growing team, providing outsourced finance and accounting services to a varied portfolio of clients. This is a broad, client-facing role combining technical accounting, portfolio management and team leadership.

The Role Manage a portfolio of outsourced finance clients, acting as their main point of contact. Oversee the preparation and review of management accounts, VAT returns and statutory financial statements. Support clients with accounting system implementations, migrations, integrations and onboarding. Lead projects involving finance process improvements, system upgrades, financial clean-ups and reporting enhancements. Provide support with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, consolidations and KPI reporting.

Apply strong UK GAAP and IFRS knowledge to resolve technical accounting issues. Manage and develop junior team members, reviewing work and supporting their progression. Monitor deadlines, budgets, WIP and portfolio profitability. Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities to develop the firm's outsourced service offering.

The Person ACA/ACCA qualified, with post-qualification experience. Proven Manager-level experience within an accountancy practice. Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP and ideally IFRS. Experience managing client portfolios and delivering outsourced finance or accounting services. Good knowledge of cloud accounting systems such as Xero, Quick Books or Sage.

Experience with system implementations, migrations and integrations would be particularly advantageous. Commercially aware, with strong client-facing and communication skills. Confident managing a team, taking ownership of projects and managing competing priorities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing national firm in a role that goes beyond traditional accounts and compliance work, offering exposure to a wide range of businesses, finance systems and advisory projects.

If you are interested in this Business Advisory Manager opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance. IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned.

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