Business Advisory Senior Manager / Director

Job Description

Business Advisory Senior Manager or Director – Inverness

At Johnston Carmichael, we’re looking for innovative individuals with forward-thinking attitudes and an appetite to learn and grow. Our people are encouraged to think for themselves, to lead, and to inspire business leaders to drive their ideas forward. We pride ourselves on developing our people through investment in their training and development. If you have the ambition to succeed in a supportive and positively challenging environment, why not come and join us?

Responsibilities

• Ensure the effective and profitable management of a portfolio of clients in key sectors.
• Deploy breadth and depth of technical knowledge and business expertise to provide a first-rate and proactive service to those clients.
• Assist current clients to grow their business whilst supporting the team to grow theirs through business development activities.
• Lead and manage our people and support effective and efficient cross-firm working practices.
• Engage with business development activities to grow JC’s client base in line with strategy.
• In conjunction with the Area Operations Manager, ensure correct resource planning allocations are met in line with new and current work.
• Review and sign off client accounts; ensure billing is completed accurately and on time.
• Act as a trusted advisor both internally and externally, delivering technical information to colleagues and clients.

About you

• A leader of your work and of professional learning, with the ability to develop yourself and others.
• Strong leadership skills, providing development and direction to other team members.
• Ability to be an advocate of change and thought leadership for sector specialisms.
• Professional accountancy qualification (ICAS, ACCA or equivalent).
• Strong business development skills with the ability to network.
• Good working knowledge of Xero, Sage & Silverfin would be advantageous.
• Communication skills and prioritisation of workload are essential to ensure all deadlines are achieved, as well as the ability to work as part of a team.

Why Business Advisory?

As the world becomes increasingly digital, we’re embracing technology and 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, and deeper insight. As part of our Business Advisory team, you’ll build close relationships with clients and provide advice that makes a real difference.

With expertise across a range of industry sectors, there’s no shortage of variety when it comes to the work we do.

What you can expect

You will work with a great team of colleagues and enjoy a blend of hybrid and flexible working. We offer a range of benefits to make your time at JC more fulfilling.

EEO Statement

All candidates are required to have the right to live and work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions. At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.