Business Advisor

Your new company
You will work for a not-for-profit organisation that provides support to small local businesses. This agency offers a varied range of services and consultancy and plays an active part in business development at local, regional and national levels.

Your new role
As Business Advisor you will work closely with small businesses, or those at the start-up stage, providing them with support and guidance around entrepreneurship. You will assist with Business Planning, helping up-and-coming entrepreneurs understand their market, competition and with particular emphasis on personal and business finances. Offering tailored support to entrepreneurs at all stages of their business journey, you will play a vital role in the development of the business idea / plan, forecasting, cashflow, budgeting and funding opportunities, helping them to achieve their business goals.

What you'll need to succeed
A business or finance related degree or equivalent
A good understanding of budgeting, cashflow and forecasting for business
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Confident and engaging with experience in a client-facing role
This job could suit a recent business / finance graduate / newly qualified accountant or a part-qualified accountant who is looking to utilise their skill set to help local businesses.
Excellent IT skills

What you'll get in return
You will work for an organisation that supports local businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs, helping them to achieve their business goals and potential. You will work on a full-time permanent basis, and hybrid work is available. Full training for this role will be provided and there is great potential for progression.

What you need to do now
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