Accounts & Business Advisory Manager; Chartered Accountancy

Position: Accounts & Business Advisory Manager (Chartered Accountancy)
Location: Greater London

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 decision makers.
• Ongoing professional development and career support.
• 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.

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