Accounts & Business Advisory Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts & Business Advisory Manager to join a growing professional services team based in Ipswich.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on combining technical expertise with client-facing advisory work, and who is passionate about leading teams, building strong client relationships, and delivering high-quality financial insight.
You will take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients, overseeing the preparation of accounts, guiding junior team members, and providing valuable commercial advice to help businesses grow.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a portfolio of clients, acting as a key point of contact


• Leading the preparation and review of year-end accounts and financial statements


• Delivering insightful financial advice, including cashflow forecasting and performance analysis


• Building strong, long-term client relationships and identifying opportunities for additional services


• Managing workflow, deadlines, and team capacity to ensure timely delivery


• Coaching and developing junior team members


• Monitoring WIP and billing to support commercial performance


• Driving improvements in processes, systems, and efficiencies

Core Skills & Experience

• Strong background in accounts preparation and business advisory


• Proven experience managing client relationships independently


• Ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful commercial insights


• Experience reviewing work and mentoring junior staff


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Technical Expertise

• Experience preparing and reviewing consolidated accounts


• Strong understanding of cashflow forecasting and financial projections


• Knowledge of working capital analysis and key ratios


• Awareness of VAT treatments, including partial exemption and reverse charge


• Ability to identify accounting issues and recommend solutions


• ACA / ACCA / CA qualified, or qualified by experience

What Makes This Role Stand Out

• Opportunity to take a lead advisory role, not just compliance


• Strong focus on client relationships and commercial impact


• Supportive environment with a focus on team development and progression


• Chance to influence process improvements and business growth initiatives

Apply Now
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact in a client-focused advisory role, we’d love to hear from you.

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