Accounting / Business Services Manager

GMP Worldwide; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + benefits

Clear progression pathway

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

GMP Worldwide is seeking an ambitious Accounts or Business Services professional to join their Birmingham or Cheltenham office. This hybrid role involves client advisory, team leadership, and business development, with a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses.

The ideal candidate will have experience in an Accountancy Practice, strong relationship management skills, and a proactive approach to driving practice growth. The firm offers a competitive salary, clear progression, and a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

• Experience within an Accountancy Practice / Business Services environment.
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering a range of services including management and financial accounts.
• Leading, mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Building strong, long-term relationships with clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

Job description

Birmingham or Cheltenham (Midlands & South West) | Hybrid | Growing Advisory Practice

If you’re an ambitious Accounts or Business Services professional looking for a broader role with client exposure, leadership responsibility and genuine progression, this opportunity offers exactly that.

You’ll join a growing advisory firm, working with a diverse portfolio of owner‑managed businesses. This is a varied role combining client advisory, team leadership and business development, offering the chance to play a key part in building the firm’s regional presence.

Why this move stands out

• Opportunity to be part of a growing Birmingham (Midlands) or Cheltenham (South West) office
• Broad role covering accounts, advisory and client relationship management
• Exposure to owner‑managed businesses (£500k‑£10m turnover)
• Strong emphasis on people development and leadership
• Opportunity to contribute to business development and client growth
• Close working relationship with Partners and senior leadership

Your key focus areas

• Managing and delivering a range of services including:
• Management and financial accounts
• VAT and corporate tax returns
• Cloud accounting and digital solutions
• Leading, mentoring and developing junior team members
• Building strong, long‑term relationships with clients
• Acting as a trusted advisor to owner‑managed businesses
• Supporting the growth of the team through recruitment and development
• Contributing to business development and expanding the local client base
• Identifying opportunities to introduce additional services to clients
• Monitoring market developments to enhance service delivery and competitiveness

What you’ll bring

• Experience within an Accountancy Practice / Business Services environment
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop team members
• Commercial mindset with an interest in business development
• Proactive approach with the drive to contribute to practice growth
• Comfortable working in a fast‑growing and evolving environment

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary + benefits
• Clear progression pathway within a growing firm
• Opportunity to play a key role in building a regional presence
• Exposure to a diverse and growing client portfolio
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
• Strong focus on professional and personal development