About this opportunity

We are looking for an ambitious Valuations professional to join our growing Advisory team. This opportunity would suit an experienced Senior Manager or a talented Manager looking to broaden their experience and benefit from a clear, supported pathway to Senior Manager progression.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse client base ranging from owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurs to larger corporates, investors and professional advisers.

Working closely with our Corporate Finance Partners and wider Advisory team, you will deliver a broad range of valuation assignments across transaction support, financial reporting, tax planning, share schemes, restructuring and strategic decision-making. Our work spans everything from business and share valuations for acquisitions and disposals through to complex financial reporting valuations and shareholder matters.

As Bishop Fleming continues to invest in and expand its Advisory offering, you will play an important role in developing the Valuations service line, building strong client relationships and helping clients make well-informed commercial decisions at critical points in their business journey.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working with a range of clients to provide valuation advice that supports key business decisions.
• Leading valuation assignments and delivering clear, practical advice.
• Building trusted relationships with clients, business owners and professional advisers.
• Preparing reports and recommendations that help clients make informed decisions.
• Working closely with Partners and colleagues across the firm to deliver joined-up client solutions.
• Managing multiple assignments while maintaining a high-quality client experience.
• Coaching, developing and managing junior team members through formal and on-the-job learning and regular feedback.
• Playing a key role in the continued development of our Valuations proposition across the South West and Midlands.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• ACA, ACCA, CFA qualified (or equivalent).
• Experienced in delivering valuation assignments within a valuation, corporate finance, transaction services or professional services environment.
• Able to apply a range of valuation methodologies and financial modelling techniques across different business scenarios.
• Familiar with valuation work undertaken for transactions, tax planning, financial reporting or shareholder purposes.
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Commercially minded with the ability to understand client objectives and provide practical advice.
• A great people manager who enjoys developing and coaching their teams.
• Organised and able to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities effectively.
• Motivated by business development and keen to contribute towards the continued growth of Bishop Fleming's Advisory proposition.

Why join us

We are an award-winning certified Great Place to Work® provider of Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory services in the South West and West Midlands, with a turnover of £50m. We are also currently ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index and are the largest provider of audit services to multi-academy trusts in the academy sector. 

From owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and large businesses; to entrepreneurs and private individuals; we offer full services across a diverse range of sectors. 

With 9 offices, 60 partners, and over 500 people, we have the capability and capacity to meet our clients’ needs. From owner-managed businesses to large businesses we have the full-service expertise to advise our clients.  

We are also a correspondent firm of Kreston Global, a global network of accounting firms in more than 100 countries.

We also offer a multifaceted benefits package, which includes:

• Up to 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays 

• Extra time off at Christmas - in addition to your annual leave entitlement, we close between Christmas and New Year 

• Hybrid and flexible working 

• A contributory pension scheme

• Life assurance 
• Critical illness cover

• Simply Health cashback plan including access to 24/7 online GP service and counselling services

• Perkbox discounts and rewards platform with over 4,000 perks and discounts 

• Social events with active social committees that plan internal and external events 

• Numerous opportunities for development 

Please contact Grace Harris, Talent Acquisition Advisor if you would like to discuss this opportunity further. 

We welcome applicants seeking flexible working arrangements, including part‑time working or working from home, to support responsibilities such as caring commitments, further study, or interests outside of work. 

We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential.  We support a culture where people are valued and treated with respect, and where differences are understood and celebrated.  

The more varied our workforce, the broader the expertise within our business. The broader our expertise, the greater our chances of innovation and success. That's why we're committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level.

As part of our recruitment process and commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment, we conduct background checks on all successful applicants. These checks will include verification of references, confirmation of right to work in the UK, and, where applicable, a standard or enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Further details will be provided during the recruitment process. 

We do not currently offer visa sponsorship. To be eligible for this role, applicants must have the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. 

For agencies: Please note that we do not accept unsolicited CVs. Submissions will only be reviewed where a role has been briefed by our Talent Acquisition team.