Accounts and Business Advisory Senior Manager

  • Hays
  • Stockport, Lancashire
  • May 15, 2026
Full time Banking Finance

Job Description

Accounts & Advisory Senior Manager Top Accountancy Firm South Manchester (Hybrid)

Your new company
We're working with a leading Top 10 / Top 20 accountancy firm looking to appoint an experienced Accounts & Advisory Senior Manager to join their growing team.This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, deliver high-quality financial services, and play an influential role in driving business growth. As an Accounts and Advisory Senior Manager , you will operate at the intersection of leadership, client advisory, and operational delivery.You will oversee complex client engagements, provide strategic insight, and act as a trusted partner to clients while supporting the development of your team and the wider practice.
Your new role
Key ResponsibilitiesClient Leadership & Relationship Management

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted advisor
  • Lead client meetings, building strong, long-term relationships
  • Understand client business challenges and proactively provide tailored solutions
  • Identify opportunities to add value and support business development
Technical & Advisory Excellence
  • Ensure delivery of high-quality, compliant financial outputs across all engagements
  • Provide strategic advice on financial, regulatory, and operational matters
  • Collaborate across service lines on complex client issues
  • Lead on emerging technical developments and client impact
Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
  • Ensure team capability through training, coaching, and development planning
  • Drive a positive team culture with a strong focus on collaboration and inclusion
Operational & Business Impact
  • Oversee multiple engagements, ensuring delivery to time and budget
  • Maintain the highest standards of quality and presentation
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency
  • Contribute to wider business strategy and growth initiatives

What you'll need to succeed
  • ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
  • Strong experience managing client portfolios within practice
  • Proven leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication ability
  • Commercially aware with a proactive approach to client service and growth
  • Strong technical knowledge with attention to detail and quality

What you'll get in return

  • Hybrid & flexible working
  • Clear pathway to Director level
  • Exposure to a varied and high-quality client base
  • A collaborative, forward-thinking leadership team
  • A firm culture focused on people, development and long-term success


What you need to do now
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