Hybrid Business Advisory Manager/Senior Manager

at AAB

• Job title: Business Advisory Manager/Senior Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Tech skills: Cloud
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dublin, Ireland

About the role

• Business Advisory Manager managing diverse client portfolios in a professional services firm. Delivering accounting and advisory services with team leadership and operational contributions.

Responsibilities

• Client Portfolio Management
• Take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, ensuring all deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Identify opportunities to add value and support clients’ business growth.
• Service Delivery
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of accounting and advisory assignments, ensuring work is completed efficiently and within budget.
• Review and finalise financial statements and ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant standards (including FRS 102 1A).
• Respond to client queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Advisory & Technical Support
• Deliver tailored advisory projects, providing practical and commercially focused solutions.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation and accounting standards, identifying impacts and opportunities for clients.
• Liaise with external stakeholders (e.g. legal and financial advisors) where required.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Support, coach, and mentor junior team members.
• Delegate work effectively to support team development and ensure efficient workflow.
• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Operational Contribution
• Play an active role in the day-to-day management of the team.
• Support the achievement of financial, utilisation, and performance targets.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and growth of the department.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent), with approximately 3 years PQE.
• Experience managing or contributing significantly to a client portfolio, ideally within a practice environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Experience reviewing accounts and delivering compliance and advisory work.
• Comfortable using cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero) and embracing new technologies.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior staff is desirable.
• Commercially aware, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
• A commitment to continuous professional development.