Accounts and Business Advisory Senior in Stockport

Accounts & Business Advisory – Senior

As an Accounts & Business Advisory Senior, you’ll manage a varied client portfolio, delivering high-quality accounting and advisory services while supporting and developing junior team members. You’ll play a key role in ensuring work is completed accurately, on time and in line with professional standards, using technology to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.

The Role

• Manage and deliver a portfolio of Accounts & Business Advisory clients
• Prepare and review statutory accounts, management accounts and related compliance work
• Plan and prioritise work effectively to meet agreed deadlines and recovery targets
• Review work completed by junior team members, providing feedback and support
• Use accounting systems and digital tools to improve consistency, accuracy and efficiency

Client & Technical Excellence

• Build strong relationships through a clear understanding of clients’ businesses and objectives
• Act as a key day-to-day contact for clients, resolving queries and issues effectively
• Support advisory conversations and fee discussions alongside senior colleagues
• Maintain strong technical knowledge across accounting and related services
• Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery through technology and automation

Team Support

• Support, coach and develop junior team members through effective delegation
• Take ownership of tasks and decisions within agreed remit, escalating where appropriate
• Contribute positively to team performance, collaboration and culture

Qualifications & Experience

• Part-qualified, qualified or qualified by experience in accounting or finance
• Relevant experience gained within an accountancy practice

About the Accounts and Business Advisory team

Our Accounts & Business Advisory Services (ABAS) team works closely with a diverse range of owner‑managed businesses, SMEs and growing organisations, providing high‑quality accounting, compliance and advisory support.

The team plays a central role in helping clients understand their financial position, meet their statutory obligations and make informed business decisions. From bookkeeping and accounts preparation through to management reporting and advisory conversations, Accounts and Business Advisory professionals support clients at every stage of their journey.

As part of Accounts and Business Advisory, you’ll work within a collaborative, supportive environment where development is encouraged, technology is embraced and progression opportunities are aligned across the wider service line.

How the team operates

• Supporting a varied portfolio of clients with accounting, compliance and advisory services
• Working to clear deadlines and reporting cycles, balancing quality with efficiency
• Using cloud accounting software and digital tools to streamline delivery
• Collaborating with colleagues across Accounts and Business Advisory and the wider firm to share knowledge and expertise
• Focusing on continuous improvement, client experience and professional development

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