Accounts and Business Advisory Manager

Reference: 25901_1781879153

Accounts and Business Advisory Manager
Ipswich (Hybrid)
Up to £65,000

A leading accountancy firm is seeking an ABAS Manager to join its growing advisory and business services team. This is a key leadership role within a high-performing practice, offering the opportunity to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, lead teams, and play a central role in driving both client service excellence and commercial performance. The role combines hands-on client management with team development and strategic input into workflow and delivery across a varied portfolio of SME and mid-market clients.

Role Responsibilities

  • Own and manage a client portfolio with a higher level of client responsibility.
  • Oversee team portfolios and support workflow planning across engagements.
  • Deliver revenue and profitability targets across your portfolio.
  • Manage all aspects of client service delivery, with partner/director support on technical matters.
  • Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
  • Identify and develop opportunities for the wider group and escalate to directors/partners.
  • Provide proactive client support to reduce reliance on partner involvement.
  • Use workflow management tools to oversee delivery across your team and portfolio.
  • Work autonomously while contributing effectively as part of a wider team.
  • Ensure delivery of high-quality technical advice and client outcomes.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop junior members of the team.

Personal Requirements

  • ACA / ACCA or equivalent.
  • Proven experience managing a client portfolio within an accountancy or professional services environment.
  • Exposure to a range of industries and SME/mid-market clients.
  • Demonstrable experience in coaching and developing junior staff.
  • Strong client relationship management and communication skills.
  • Commercially aware with an ability to identify growth opportunities.

Benefits

  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
  • Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave).
  • Family-friendly policies including fertility treatment support and time off to care for dependants.
  • Private medical insurance (optional).
  • Dental insurance (optional).
  • Health cash plan and health assessment options.
  • 24/7 GP access and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • Life assurance and optional critical illness cover.
  • Mental health support, including access to Mental Health First Aiders.
  • Structured wellbeing programme and dedicated wellbeing initiatives.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Electric vehicle scheme.
  • Tech salary sacrifice scheme.
  • Holiday buy and sell scheme.
  • Travel insurance (optional benefit).
  • Free will writing service.
  • Return-to-work coaching and mentoring support.
  • Career development pathways and structured progression opportunities.

If you are a qualified accountant looking to step into a managerial role with real ownership, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to shape client delivery across a diverse portfolio, apply today.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£50,000.00 - £65,000.00
Per annum
GBP50000.00 - GBP65000.00 per annum
Added 19/06/2026
Reference: 25901_1781879153

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