JOB DETAILS
Accounts and Business Advisory Manager
CompanyCT:Accountants Advisers
LocationCity of Edinburgh
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 9, 2026
About The Company
The truth is, you are as much CT as we are. Because knowing and understanding you is what drives us. Our passion isn’t just in numbers. It’s in knowing how they can help. It’s in understanding your financial affairs. And safeguarding them.
About the Role
Summary
At CT we are driven by our purpose: The Joy of Helping Others Succeed, and our values and behaviours which shape who we are and how we work together.These principles guide the way we interact with clients, collaborate as teams, and contribute to the success of our business. This applies to clients and colleagues alike. We focus on achieving potential and developing ourselves. We are growing and embrace opportunity and innovation – you will too.
The number crunching days are gone, keeping pace with innovation and being part of that culture is the future. We love transforming numbers into something useful for people. But great things can’t happen with technology alone. That’s the reason we’re keen to engage with each other.
Like many organisations, we have adapted our working practices – we have a fully dynamic working model, giving our people flexibility aligned with business needs. We trust you to work where you work best. This could be at home, in the office or a combination of the two. All we ask is that you attend client meetings in person as necessary and have occasional face to face catch ups with your team.
The team:
CT brings together more than 180 specialists providing a wide range of high-quality professional services. Within the Accounts and Business Advisory team, we have over 30 people across the globe.
At CT, the success of our business is founded on being able to recruit the best people, who share our purpose and values and are driven to make a positive impact. As a result, we are recognised as a firm that creates real and lasting value for our people and clients, and we will provide you with opportunities to drive change and make a difference.
The Role
What you will do:The main duties of the role include but are not limited to:
- Day to day management of client relationships and providing ad hoc advice to clients to support them in their financial journey.
- Oversee and manage a client portfolio, including review of statutory financial statements and management accounts.
- Interpret financial statements and summarise key insights and impact for clients.
- Coaching and developing of team members.
- As part of the management team, you will collectively lead department operations and process improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Lead initiatives within department to support firm goals, aligned to our strategic pillars.
- Proactive identification of opportunities to deliver additional value to clients.
- Ensure high technical standards in client work and internal processes through review and providing clear guidance on complex matters.
Your profile
What we are looking for:- Alignment with our purpose and values.
- The ability to Demonstrate Expertise. At its core this means:
- Able to articulate yourself well in areas of subject matter expertise.
- Provides high-quality work and advice for impact.
- Play a key role in fostering a positive team environment.
- Drives engagement and collaboration.
- Relevant professional qualification or qualified by experience.
- Good organisational and time management skills and ability to prioritise to meet deadlines and needs of the business.
- Growth mindset and continuous desire to learn.
How to Apply
How to apply:
Please apply using the link below, where you will be asked to fill out a short form online.We will require applicants to submit their CV and a short covering letter detailing what makes you a suitable candidate for this role and including your salary expectations and your notice period where applicable.
At CT, we believe in the power of different perspectives and diverse talents. CT is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Get in Touch
We work with selected recruitment partners and will contact agencies directly where support is required for this vacancy. To avoid duplication, we are unable to accept candidate submissions from the agencies that have not been instructed by CT or do not have a current signed agreement in place. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.About us
‘The joy of helping others succeed’
That’s our purpose as an organisation, and it applies to clients and colleagues alike. We focus on achieving potential, developing ourselves and delivering as best we can. We’re growing and embracing opportunity and innovation, so will you, as well as enjoy building your skills and experience.
CT is a forward-thinking professional services business: we offer tax, audit and accountancy services but also cutting-edge data solutions, high-quality business advice and SaaS. We work across the whole range of people who require our support, so you’ll be coming up with new ideas for different audiences frequently.
We have offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Newcastle and London.
We understand the importance of balance, offering flexibility to help you manage work and life effectively.
Key Skills
Client relationship managementFinancial statement analysisStatutory financial statementsManagement accountsTeam coachingProcess improvementStrategic planningFinancial advisoryTechnical accounting standardsTime managementOrganizational skillsCommunication
Categories
Finance & AccountingManagement & LeadershipConsulting
Benefits
Flexible working modelProfessional development opportunities
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The role involves managing a portfolio of client relationships, providing financial advice, and overseeing the preparation and review of statutory and management accounts. Additionally, the manager will lead team development, drive operational improvements, and ensure high technical standards across the department.
📋Job Type
permanent employee
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
163
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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