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Accounts & Business Advisory Manager New

Job reference

ARJ19987

Salary

Location

Glasgow

Industry sector

Accounting, Finance

Job type

Permanent | Full Time

Job start date

ASAP

Posted date

10/08/2026

Closing date

10/09/2026

Accounts + Business Advisory Manager +ndash; 11 Partner Firm +ndash; Glasgow

Are you a post-qualified accounting professional looking to step into a portfolio-owning management role with a dynamic, fast-growing Scottish accountancy practice?

This 11 Partner Firm operates across Central Scotland, delivering comprehensive accountancy, taxation, and business advisory services to a diverse portfolio of SMEs and corporate clients. With specialist strength across Healthcare, Food and Drink, Construction, Agriculture, and Not-for-Profit sectors, the firm provides a collaborative environment focused on digital efficiency and tailored advisory solutions.

As an Accounts + Business Advisory Manager you will:

Manage a dedicated portfolio of SME, corporate, and unincorporated clients, ensuring assignments run on time and to budget.

Direct and review technical work across statutory accounts preparation, management accounting, budgeting, cashflow forecasting, and outsourced virtual finance services.

Mentor and manage a 32-strong specialist team, taking charge of performance management, technical updates, and staff appraisals.

Support partner strategy by driving departmental key performance indicators (KPIs), preparing tender proposals, and leading business development initiatives.

As the successful candidate you will:

Hold a full professional qualification (ICAS, ACCA, ICAEW, or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience (PQE).

Possess a proven track record of managing a corporate and SME client portfolio within public practice.

Demonstrate direct experience in supervising, mentoring, and managing performance within an accounts team.

What You+rsquo;ll Receive

32 days+rsquo; annual leave (with additional days awarded after 5 years of continuous service)

Days off for special occasions, including birthday, moving house, and CSR volunteering

Option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave

Hybrid working policy (2 days per week remote / 60% in office)

24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with retailer discounts

Client and employee referral schemes with financial rewards

At Austin Rose, we specialise in Public Practice recruitment and use our market insight to support professionals in securing roles aligned with their long-term ambitions.

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