Director - Business Advisory Services Location: UK-wide or Scottish Central Belt Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 Level: Director Qualification: CA / ACCA or equivalent We are recruiting for an experienced and commercially minded accounting professional to join a growing Business Advisory practice at Director level. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with commercial insight, client relationship management and people leadership. The role goes beyond traditional compliance. You will work closely with business owners and senior leaders, helping them understand their financial and operational performance, identify opportunities and risks, and make better-informed commercial decisions. You will also play a key role in the continued development of the Business Advisory offering, helping to shape a more insight-led, technology and data-enabled service. What will you be doing? • Managing and developing a portfolio of business advisory and accounting clients • Acting as a trusted advisor to business owners and senior leaders • Providing proactive commercial and strategic advice around risks, opportunities and emerging issues • Translating financial and operational information into meaningful insight and practical actions • Supporting commercial decision-making, scenario planning, growth and investment decisions • Taking ownership of the quality, efficiency and profitability of client engagements • Leading, coaching and developing team members • Driving operational performance and maintaining consistently high standards • Working collaboratively with Tax, Corporate Finance and other specialist teams • Identifying opportunities to broaden and deepen client relationships • Contributing to business development, networking and new market opportunities • Supporting the continued development of a technology and data-enabled advisory service About you We are particularly interested in speaking with established Directors or experienced Senior Managers from an accountancy practice or professional services background. You will ideally have: • Considerable experience managing a portfolio of business advisory or accounting clients • Strong technical accounting and business advisory knowledge • CA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification • Strong commercial awareness and credibility with business owners • Experience building trusted, long-term client relationships • Leadership experience, including coaching and developing teams • The ability to turn financial information into practical commercial advice • An interest in how technology and data can improve client service • A proactive approach to business development and practice growth • Excellent communication and senior stakeholder management skills The opportunity This is an opportunity to take a significant leadership role within an ambitious and evolving Business Advisory practice. You will have the scope to influence how the service develops, strengthen client relationships, develop people and contribute to the continued growth of the practice. The position can be based anywhere in the UK, with candidates across the Scottish Central Belt also particularly welcomed. If you are currently operating at Director level, or you are a strong Senior Manager ready for your next step, we would be very interested in hearing from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion and further information. Recruitment agencies: This search is being managed exclusively on a retained basis by Wilkins Talent Solutions . The client is not accepting approaches from other recruitment agencies in relation to this appointment. Any CVs submitted speculatively to the client will be forwarded to Wilkins Talent Solutions and managed through the agreed recruitment process.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Director - Business Advisory Services Location: UK-wide or Scottish Central Belt Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 Level: Director Qualification: CA / ACCA or equivalent We are recruiting for an experienced and commercially minded accounting professional to join a growing Business Advisory practice at Director level. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with commercial insight, client relationship management and people leadership. The role goes beyond traditional compliance. You will work closely with business owners and senior leaders, helping them understand their financial and operational performance, identify opportunities and risks, and make better-informed commercial decisions. You will also play a key role in the continued development of the Business Advisory offering, helping to shape a more insight-led, technology and data-enabled service. What will you be doing? • Managing and developing a portfolio of business advisory and accounting clients • Acting as a trusted advisor to business owners and senior leaders • Providing proactive commercial and strategic advice around risks, opportunities and emerging issues • Translating financial and operational information into meaningful insight and practical actions • Supporting commercial decision-making, scenario planning, growth and investment decisions • Taking ownership of the quality, efficiency and profitability of client engagements • Leading, coaching and developing team members • Driving operational performance and maintaining consistently high standards • Working collaboratively with Tax, Corporate Finance and other specialist teams • Identifying opportunities to broaden and deepen client relationships • Contributing to business development, networking and new market opportunities • Supporting the continued development of a technology and data-enabled advisory service About you We are particularly interested in speaking with established Directors or experienced Senior Managers from an accountancy practice or professional services background. You will ideally have: • Considerable experience managing a portfolio of business advisory or accounting clients • Strong technical accounting and business advisory knowledge • CA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification • Strong commercial awareness and credibility with business owners • Experience building trusted, long-term client relationships • Leadership experience, including coaching and developing teams • The ability to turn financial information into practical commercial advice • An interest in how technology and data can improve client service • A proactive approach to business development and practice growth • Excellent communication and senior stakeholder management skills The opportunity This is an opportunity to take a significant leadership role within an ambitious and evolving Business Advisory practice. You will have the scope to influence how the service develops, strengthen client relationships, develop people and contribute to the continued growth of the practice. The position can be based anywhere in the UK, with candidates across the Scottish Central Belt also particularly welcomed. If you are currently operating at Director level, or you are a strong Senior Manager ready for your next step, we would be very interested in hearing from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion and further information. Recruitment agencies: This search is being managed exclusively on a retained basis by Wilkins Talent Solutions . The client is not accepting approaches from other recruitment agencies in relation to this appointment. Any CVs submitted speculatively to the client will be forwarded to Wilkins Talent Solutions and managed through the agreed recruitment process.
Quality & Technical Senior Manager - Business Advisory Services Glasgow Hybrid working Are you an experienced accountancy professional who is passionate about technical quality - but equally passionate about developing people and improving how things are done? I'm working with a growing and ambitious accountancy and advisory firm, to appoint a Quality & Technical Senior Manager within its Business Advisory Services team. This is not simply a role checking files and identifying errors. You'll play a key role in raising technical and quality standards across BAS, understanding why issues occur, identifying recurring themes and helping create a stronger right-first-time culture across the department. What will you be doing? Working closely with the business and Managers, you'll take ownership of areas including: Risk-based hot and cold file reviews Identifying material accounting, tax, regulatory and quality risks Spotting recurring issues and addressing their root causes Providing practical technical guidance on more complex matters Coaching Managers and senior team members to become stronger reviewers Designing and delivering technical training and workshops Improving processes, consistency and efficiency across BAS Using data and insight to identify where further intervention or development is needed Helping shape technical standards and quality frameworks across the wider team. Who are we looking for? You'll be a qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent with strong technical accounting knowledge and significant experience within an accountancy practice or professional services environment . You'll ideally have substantial experience in accounts preparation, review and quality assurance , together with the judgement to distinguish between genuinely material issues and those that don't warrant unnecessary layers of review. Just as importantly, you'll need to be someone who can coach rather than simply correct - making complex technical issues understandable and helping others develop their own confidence and judgement. This could particularly suit an experienced Senior Manager / Technical Manager / Quality Manager / Accounts Senior Manager who enjoys the technical side of practice but wants the opportunity to influence quality and capability across a much broader function. Why consider it? This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional technical review and have a genuine voice in how the BAS function develops. You'll work closely with senior leadership, influence the operating model, develop future leaders and help shape a more technology-enabled and insight-led approach to Business Advisory. The package includes hybrid working with up to 40% remote working, and structured development and progression opportunities. Glasgow Hybrid - up to 40% remote working Interested in finding out more? Please apply directly or contact Anneka Wilkins at Wilkins Talent Solutions for a confidential conversation.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Quality & Technical Senior Manager - Business Advisory Services Glasgow Hybrid working Are you an experienced accountancy professional who is passionate about technical quality - but equally passionate about developing people and improving how things are done? I'm working with a growing and ambitious accountancy and advisory firm, to appoint a Quality & Technical Senior Manager within its Business Advisory Services team. This is not simply a role checking files and identifying errors. You'll play a key role in raising technical and quality standards across BAS, understanding why issues occur, identifying recurring themes and helping create a stronger right-first-time culture across the department. What will you be doing? Working closely with the business and Managers, you'll take ownership of areas including: Risk-based hot and cold file reviews Identifying material accounting, tax, regulatory and quality risks Spotting recurring issues and addressing their root causes Providing practical technical guidance on more complex matters Coaching Managers and senior team members to become stronger reviewers Designing and delivering technical training and workshops Improving processes, consistency and efficiency across BAS Using data and insight to identify where further intervention or development is needed Helping shape technical standards and quality frameworks across the wider team. Who are we looking for? You'll be a qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent with strong technical accounting knowledge and significant experience within an accountancy practice or professional services environment . You'll ideally have substantial experience in accounts preparation, review and quality assurance , together with the judgement to distinguish between genuinely material issues and those that don't warrant unnecessary layers of review. Just as importantly, you'll need to be someone who can coach rather than simply correct - making complex technical issues understandable and helping others develop their own confidence and judgement. This could particularly suit an experienced Senior Manager / Technical Manager / Quality Manager / Accounts Senior Manager who enjoys the technical side of practice but wants the opportunity to influence quality and capability across a much broader function. Why consider it? This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional technical review and have a genuine voice in how the BAS function develops. You'll work closely with senior leadership, influence the operating model, develop future leaders and help shape a more technology-enabled and insight-led approach to Business Advisory. The package includes hybrid working with up to 40% remote working, and structured development and progression opportunities. Glasgow Hybrid - up to 40% remote working Interested in finding out more? Please apply directly or contact Anneka Wilkins at Wilkins Talent Solutions for a confidential conversation.
Development Chemist Swindon £35,000-£37,000 On-site Are you a Development Chemist or Formulation Chemist looking for a hands-on R&D role where you can be involved throughout the product development lifecycle? Wilkins Talent Solutions is working with an established organisation in the Swindon area to recruit a Development Chemist to join its specialist technical team. This is a varied, practical role combining formulation, product development, laboratory testing and technical support , with the opportunity to see products progress from initial development through to manufacture. The role will include: Developing and improving formulated products Carrying out laboratory testing and performance evaluation Conducting stability and quality testing Supporting new product development and existing product improvement Planning and carrying out product trials Producing technical reports and documentation Working closely with production teams during scale-up and manufacture Providing technical support where required Ensuring development work meets relevant quality, safety and regulatory standards What we're looking for You'll have a degree or equivalent qualification in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline , together with experience or a good understanding of formulation and/or coatings technology . Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment would be advantageous, although we're happy to consider candidates from other relevant product-development backgrounds. You'll be someone who enjoys being hands-on in the laboratory , is naturally curious and enjoys solving technical problems. Salary: £35,000-£37,000 Location: Swindon Working pattern: On-site This could suit someone currently working as a Development Chemist, Formulation Chemist, R&D Chemist, Applications Chemist or Product Development Chemist . For more information, apply via or contact Anneka Wilkins for a confidential conversation.
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Development Chemist Swindon £35,000-£37,000 On-site Are you a Development Chemist or Formulation Chemist looking for a hands-on R&D role where you can be involved throughout the product development lifecycle? Wilkins Talent Solutions is working with an established organisation in the Swindon area to recruit a Development Chemist to join its specialist technical team. This is a varied, practical role combining formulation, product development, laboratory testing and technical support , with the opportunity to see products progress from initial development through to manufacture. The role will include: Developing and improving formulated products Carrying out laboratory testing and performance evaluation Conducting stability and quality testing Supporting new product development and existing product improvement Planning and carrying out product trials Producing technical reports and documentation Working closely with production teams during scale-up and manufacture Providing technical support where required Ensuring development work meets relevant quality, safety and regulatory standards What we're looking for You'll have a degree or equivalent qualification in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline , together with experience or a good understanding of formulation and/or coatings technology . Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment would be advantageous, although we're happy to consider candidates from other relevant product-development backgrounds. You'll be someone who enjoys being hands-on in the laboratory , is naturally curious and enjoys solving technical problems. Salary: £35,000-£37,000 Location: Swindon Working pattern: On-site This could suit someone currently working as a Development Chemist, Formulation Chemist, R&D Chemist, Applications Chemist or Product Development Chemist . For more information, apply via or contact Anneka Wilkins for a confidential conversation.