Accounts & Business Advisory Services Manager

ABAS ManagerEdinburghWe have an exciting opportunity for an ABAS Manager to join our Accounts & Business Advisory team in our Edinburgh office. As part of a growing team, this role offers genuine scope for career development and progression within the firm.Who we areAt MHA, we work with a diverse client base across a range of industries, taking the time to truly understand how our clients’ businesses operate. This insight enables us to deliver practical, tailored advice that helps businesses achieve their full commercial potential.Our culture is built around innovation, collaboration and growth. We are passionate about supporting our clients’ success and recognise that this requires creativity, individuality and fresh thinking.At MHA, we are committed to developing our people, creating an environment where talented individuals are supported to grow, take on new challenges and reach their full potential.Your responsibilitiesPortfolio Management: Plan, control and review of client work to ensure that jobs are completed efficiently and effectively as possibleTeam Management: Day-to-day line management, allocation of work, identifying development needs and completing staff reviews and feedbackBusiness Development: Advisory and ad hoc work, identifying opportunities to offer additional services to clients, identifying new clients through networking and client referrals and coaching team members to do the sameQualifications and skillsFully qualified ACA/ACCA with a minimum of 3 years’ post qualified experience in external accounts and general practiceUp to date in CPE and recent developments in accounting standardsExperience working with OMBs and other corporates and partnerships covering a range of industriesCompetent user of MS Excel & Word. Experience of Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, CaseWare and tax software preferredDemonstrable ability to motivate, delegate effectively, develop the team and be a leaderClient focus and able to think commercially – able to seek out opportunities within the portfolioCommunication – oral and written, ability to deal with variety of people in different environmentsOrganisational skills – the ability to successfully manage conflicting prioritiesDiplomacy and patienceAble to understand complex business issues and offer practical solutionsManages change in a positive wayProject a positive image of MHAWhy join usOver the last few years, we have won multiple industry awards such as National Firm of the Year, Tax Team of the Year, Graduate and Non-Graduate programme of the Year, Best Advisory Services and most recently the gold standard accreditation by Investors in People. The offeringGenuine Work Life balance34 days holiday Inc. bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days)Competitive salary packageEmployee Recognition awardsAccredited Investor in PeopleNew and improved programme for succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potentialAnd more!It's an exciting time to join the firm so take your next career step with us.