Manager, Business Advisory & Accounting

About Crowe 

Crowe is a leading national firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services with global reach and local expertise. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks worldwide, we have access to over 40,000 professionals across 140+ countries and more than 800 offices globally. 

Our vision is to be a leader in our chosen markets, creating lasting value for our clients and our people and being a trusted partner in their success. 

We are dedicated to driving client success, empowering our people, embracing sustainability, delivering technological change and acting in the public interest. 

Overview

To lead the delivery of outsourced finance and accounting services to a portfolio of clients, with responsibility for compliance, management reporting and advisory support. The role includes managing client relationships, overseeing timely and accurate service delivery, developing junior team members, and contributing to the wider leadership and development of the outsourcing function as part of the department’s management group.

Key Responsibilities 

• Act as the primary relationship lead for a portfolio of clients, taking ownership of service delivery and ensuring all reporting and compliance obligations are met to a high standard and within agreed deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact and identifying opportunities to provide additional support and broaden the firm’s service offering.
• Contribute to business development activity by identifying opportunities within the client portfolio, supporting proposals and pitches, and building external relationships through networking and attendance at relevant events.
• Review and oversee the preparation of bookkeeping, management accounts, VAT returns, statutory financial statements and corporation tax returns, ensuring accuracy, quality and compliance across all deliverables.
• Oversee compliance and client communications in relation to employment taxes, including PAYE, P11D and PSA matters, working with internal specialists where appropriate.
• Maintain strong technical and compliance standards across the portfolio, ensuring work is delivered in accordance with IFRS, UK GAAP (including FRS 101, FRS 102 and FRS 105) and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Maintain effective review, quality control and risk management procedures across the client portfolio, ensuring issues are identified and addressed on a timely basis.
• Plan and manage team capacity, workflow and resource allocation to support efficient delivery, appropriate utilisation and consistent client service.
• Lead, support and develop junior team members through effective delegation, coaching, technical guidance and performance feedback, helping to build capability across the department.
• Work collaboratively with clients to improve finance processes, strengthen controls, implement best practice and provide value-added insights that support better decision making and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the outsourcing offering, including the adoption of cloud-based solutions, digital transformation initiatives, and the use of technology, automation and emerging AI tools to enhance client service and team efficiency.
• Monitor WIP, billing, recoverability and workflow to support profitable delivery, and contribute to the wider leadership and development of the outsourcing department as part of the management group.

Requirements 

• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA or equivalent) with 2–4 years’ post-qualified experience.
• Trained at a Top 20 UK accounting firm.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, UK GAAP, corporation tax compliance and VAT compliance.
• Strong background in UK accountancy practice, ideally within outsourcing or business services.
• Proven experience managing relationships and compliance for a portfolio of outsourcing clients, while also supervising staff.
• Strong experience working with either international businesses or owner-managed businesses (OMBs), with clear depth of expertise in at least one of these areas. Exposure to both would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using accounting software such as Caseware, IRIS, Xero, Sage, NetSuite and QuickBooks.
• Demonstrable experience of using technology to improve client service and operational efficiency, together with a strong understanding of the accounting technology landscape and a keen interest in how AI is shaping the profession.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with clients.
• A genuine enthusiasm for delivering excellent client service, improving the way we work, and embracing the changes shaping the accounting profession, including technology and AI.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why choose Crowe? 

Whatever career you choose, whether in audit, tax, marketing or HR, we can offer you a rewarding and clear career pathway, designed to help you develop your existing talents as well as discovering new ones, positioning you to make a meaningful difference to our ever-growing and varied client base. 

At Crowe we foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, and we will encourage, support and guide you on an exciting professional journey of self-discovery. 

We value innovation and welcome those committed to making a difference for our clients, communities, and colleagues. With access to expert knowledge, continuous learning, competitive salaries, and flexible benefits, you will have the tools to build a rewarding career. 

We are committed to diversity in our teams, equal opportunity and merit-based progression. We promote a healthy working environment with flexible working approach alongside dedicated wellbeing support, helping our people to thrive both professionally and personally. 

Following changes to government policy in April 2024, we only accept applications from individuals with an existing, permanent, right to live and work in the UK.  

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