Business Advisory Manager in Glasgow

We are looking for a Manager to join our Business Advisory team in Glasgow.

Job Purpose

We are looking to recruit a Manager to work closely with our Client Relationship Managers, who will be responsible for the completion and review of work from an allocated portfolio of clients operating in a wide variety of sectors, including food & drink, rural, technology, oil & gas and construction. This role would be ideal for a candidate looking to take the next step in their career. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a growing Firm with the future potential of managing their own client list.

Responsibilities

• Planning and managing the timely and profitable completion of a portfolio of client work, which may include year-end and management accounts, corporate and personal tax returns, VAT returns, budgets and forecasts for selected clients, liaising with Client Relationship Managers and Specialists across the business where required.
• Review of assistants/seniors’ work, providing feedback and coaching thereon.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contacts and colleagues.
• Engaging and consulting actively with our Specialists, coordinating their involvement in advisory work and identifying cross-selling opportunities.
• Dealing with ad-hoc client queries, telephone calls and meetings.
• Portfolio management duties including client take on, fee preparation and WIP/debt management.

About You

• A leader of your work and your professional learning.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively impact and influence others.
• Relevant experience in this or a similar role is preferred.
• ICAS, ACCA qualification or equivalent.
• Forward-thinking with the ability to embrace technology and strong IT skills.
• Experience in using accounts and tax software packages.
• Good working knowledge of clients’ accounting systems.

Why Business Advisory

As the world becomes increasingly digital, we’re embracing technology, and we’re taking our clients with us. The role of a business adviser has never been more important in helping businesses adapt and thrive. A career in Business Advisory at Johnston Carmichael is diverse and challenging, as we continually strive to provide the best service for our clients - more efficiency, greater innovation, deeper insight. As part of our Business Advisory team, you’ll build close relationships with clients, truly getting under the skin of their businesses and providing the advice and guidance that will make a real difference for them.

What You Can Expect

As well as working with a great team of colleagues and enjoying the balance of hybrid and flexible working, we offer a range of benefits to make your time at JC even more fulfilling.

Different backgrounds and different opinions make for more interesting work and better outcomes. We welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of your heritage, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual identity or gender identity. We also actively encourage applications from anyone who’s had an extended time away from paid employment.

Our team is made up of people who’ve taken varied routes through their careers. We’re here to give you the tools, support, and materials to develop your expertise so you can pursue your ambitions. Our JC Aspire learning programme helps everyone reach their personal goals, and we’ve also carefully created our own Leadership Development Programme, which is accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School at Masters degree level.

At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace.