Business Advisory Manager (Landed Estates), City of Edinburgh

We are looking to recruit a Business Advisory Manager to work closely with our Client Relationship Managers, responsible for the completion and review of work from an allocated portfolio of clients operating in landed estates.

Location: Flexible across our Scottish offices.

• Planning and managing the timely and profitable completion of portfolio client work, including year‑end and management accounts, corporate and personal tax returns, VAT returns, budgets and forecasts.
• Reviewing assistants/seniors’ work, providing feedback and coaching.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contacts and colleagues.
• Engaging and consulting actively with our specialists, coordinating their involvement in advisory work and identifying cross‑selling opportunities.
• Dealing with ad‑hoc client queries, telephone calls and meetings.
• Portfolio management duties including client take‑on, fee preparation and WIP/debt management.

• A leader who takes ownership of work and professional learning.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively impact and influence others.
• Relevant experience in this or a similar role is preferred.
• ICAS, ACCA qualification or equivalent.
• Forward‑thinking with the ability to embrace technology and strong IT skills.
• Experience in using accounts and tax software packages.
• Good working knowledge of clients’ accounting systems.

We offer a range of benefits and a flexible working environment. We are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had an extended time away from paid employment.

At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request. We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.