Business Advisory Senior Manager – Plymouth
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Advisory Senior Manager to join a respected professional services firm in Plymouth. This role is ideal for an ACA or ACCA‑qualified professional with strong experience supporting owner‑managed businesses (OMBs), SMEs and growing companies. If you’re seeking a senior business advisory leadership position in the South West with hybrid working, strategic influence and responsibility for accounts, management reporting and commercial advisory work, this opportunity offers exceptional long‑term progression.
Business Advisory Senior Manager Role Overview – Advisory, Accounts & OMB Leadership
You will lead a portfolio of business advisory clients across Plymouth, Devon and the wider South West, delivering a blend of accounts, management reporting, forecasting, budgeting and strategic planning services. The role offers significant client interaction, technical variety and the opportunity to shape the development of a growing business advisory team.
This position suits someone who enjoys building trusted relationships, providing commercial insights and leading a team within a supportive, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a diverse portfolio of OMBs, SMEs and growing businesses
- Lead the delivery of accounts, management reporting and advisory services
- Provide strategic guidance on business planning, forecasting and financial performance
- Review accounts, reports and technical work prepared by the team
- Act as a senior point of contact, building strong and lasting client relationships
- Mentor, support and develop junior and mid‑level team members
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and internal quality standards
- Identify opportunities for growth and contribute to business development
Skills and Qualifications
- ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
- Strong experience in business advisory, accounts or general practice
- Excellent understanding of OMBs, SMEs and commercial business challenges
- Confident managing a portfolio and reviewing work
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
- Ability to deliver clear, practical advice to business owners and management teams
- Proactive, organised and comfortable working to deadlines
What You’ll Bring
- Strong technical expertise in accounts, advisory and financial reporting
- Experience supporting OMBs and SMEs across multiple sectors
- Ability to interpret financial information and provide commercial insights
- Leadership capability and confidence mentoring junior colleagues
- A client‑focused approach with excellent communication skills
- Commercial awareness and the ability to identify advisory opportunities
Why This Business Advisory Senior Manager Opportunity in Plymouth Stands Out
- Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing advisory team
- Exposure to a wide range of dynamic and growing businesses
- Strategic leadership role with influence over service development
- Supportive, people‑focused culture with strong regional presence
- Modern Plymouth offices, commutable from Saltash, Ivybridge, Tavistock, Torpoint and wider Devon
- Ongoing CPD, technical training and professional development
About the Professional Services Firm Supporting Advisory & Accounts Clients
You’ll be joining a well‑established independent professional services firm known for its high‑quality accounts, tax and advisory services. With a strong regional footprint and a collaborative culture, the firm offers excellent development opportunities, a modern working environment and the chance to work with a wide range of ambitious and growing businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Business Advisory Senior Manager do? They lead accounts and advisory services for OMBs and SMEs, providing strategic guidance and managing a specialist portfolio.
What qualifications do I need? ACA or ACCA is typically required, along with strong experience in business advisory or general practice.
What experience is needed for senior advisory roles? Experience delivering accounts, management reporting, forecasting and commercial advisory work.
What types of clients will I work with? Owner‑managed businesses, SMEs, family‑run companies and growing enterprises across multiple sectors.
What skills are essential for a Business Advisory Senior Manager? Technical expertise, commercial insight, leadership capability and strong communication skills.
Is hybrid working available? Yes, hybrid and flexible working arrangements are commonly offered.
What progression opportunities exist? Business Advisory Senior Managers often progress to Director roles, depending on performance and ambition.
Apply Now
Apply now for this Business Advisory Senior Manager role in Plymouth and take the next step in your advisory and leadership career with a forward‑thinking professional services team.
