Accounts and Business Advisory Manager

Company: BC Financial Search Ltd
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Location: Warrington
Job Description:

An established and growing accountancy practice in Warrington is looking for an experienced Accounts & Business Advisory Manager to join its team.

  • Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring accounts and advisory assignments are delivered accurately and on time.
  • Review statutory and year-end accounts, including more complex group accounts and consolidations.
  • Lead client meetings to discuss financial results, business performance and opportunities for improvement.
  • Provide practical advice on cash flow, working capital, forecasts and financial projections.
  • Review management accounts and interpret key figures to help clients make informed commercial decisions.
  • Support clients with technical accounting matters and liaise with other specialist teams where appropriate.
  • Plan and allocate work, monitor deadlines and maintain high standards across the team.
  • Coach and review the work of junior colleagues, supporting their training and development.
  • Manage assignment budgets, fees and recoverability.
  • Build strong client relationships and help identify opportunities for additional services.

  • ACA, or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience with substantial practice experience.
  • Strong background in an accountancy practice, including statutory accounts preparation and review.
  • Experience managing client relationships and overseeing multiple assignments.
  • Sound knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial reporting.
  • Confidence discussing financial information and offering practical business advice.
  • Experience supervising or mentoring junior colleagues.
  • Exposure to group accounts, consolidations, management accounts or cash flow forecasting would be beneficial.
  • Organised, commercially aware and comfortable managing competing deadlines.

  • Salary of £45,000–£55,000 depending on experience.
  • Flexible working policy, with arrangements subject to agreement.
  • Birthday day off, plus the option to buy or sell holiday.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Life assurance worth four times annual salary.
  • Employee assistance programme and 24/7 access to a GP.
  • Eye care and flu vaccinations.
  • Optional private medical insurance, dental insurance and other health cover.
  • Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave, subject to qualifying service.
  • Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes, subject to eligibility.
  • Study support where applicable and ongoing opportunities for professional development.

– Flexible working policy, with arrangements subject to agreement.

– You’ll join an established practice with a broad range of clients and access to specialist accounting, tax and advisory expertise.

– The environment combines the resources of a larger organisation with the opportunity to build lasting client relationships and have a genuine impact on the local team.

– You’ll be encouraged to take ownership of your portfolio, support less experienced colleagues and develop your technical and commercial skills while working alongside experienced senior professionals.

– Please apply with your CV or contact Ben Copsey at BC Financial Search directly for a confidential discussion.

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Posted: October 26th, 2026