The Opportunity

Our client, a well established and highly respected professional services firm, is looking to appoint an experienced Business Advisory Senior Manager or Director to join their growing team in Inverness.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded qualified accountant who enjoys building strong client relationships, leading high performing teams and playing an active role in business development. You'll work with a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of sectors while helping to shape the continued growth and success of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a portfolio of business advisory clients, ensuring an exceptional level of service.
• Provide proactive business and technical advice to support clients in achieving their commercial objectives.
• Review and sign off statutory accounts, ensuring quality standards and deadlines are met.
• Lead, mentor and develop team members, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Support business development activities, networking and identifying opportunities to grow the client portfolio.
• Work closely with senior management to ensure effective resource planning across the team.
• Manage billing processes, ensuring work is completed accurately and invoiced on time.
• Act as a trusted adviser to both clients and colleagues, providing technical guidance where required.

Requirements:

• Professionally qualified accountant (ICAS, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Significant experience within accountancy practice, managing a client portfolio.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Commercial awareness with a proactive approach to business development.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience using Xero, Sage and/or Silverfin.
• Previous experience operating at Senior Manager or Director level.
 

What's on Offer:
Salary: Up to £72,000 DOE.
Benefits: Competitive benefits package including pension and generous holiday allowance.
Working Pattern: Full-time with hybrid and flexible working options.
Career Development: Ongoing professional development, leadership training and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

About You:

• A confident and approachable leader who enjoys developing others.
• Commercially focused with a genuine passion for helping businesses succeed.
• Able to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
• Motivated, forward-thinking and keen to contribute to the continued growth of the firm.
• A collaborative team player with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering outstanding client service.

How to Apply:
For any questions ahead of applying, contact Lauren.