Accounts and Business Services Senior to Assistant Manager

Blusource; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Wellbeing programme

Career progression

Healthcare options

Job summary

Blusource is seeking an Accounts and Business Services Senior to Assistant Manager to join its established Suffolk-based team. The role involves managing client portfolios, technical accounting work and supporting junior staff with growth opportunities.

You will work with SME and owner‑managed clients, delivering statutory accounts, tax, VAT and CIS returns while developing client relationships and ensuring high service standards. Flexibility and progression are emphasised.

Qualifications

• Experience in accountancy practice environments is essential.
• Strong technical accounting and communication skills.
• Ability to manage workloads, deadlines and junior staff development.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of SME and owner‑managed clients.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory and management accounts, tax, VAT and CIS returns.
• Reviewing accounts and working papers with opportunities to take ownership of complex assignments.
• Building strong client relationships and liaising with HMRC where appropriate.
• Managing workload, budgets, chargeable time and deadlines to ensure timely delivery.
• Providing technical guidance and training to junior colleagues.
• Supporting wider team management including work allocation and recruitment.
• Escalating technical, commercial and client issues as needed.

Skills

Client relationship mgmt

Technical accounting

Team leadership

Budgeting & deadlines

Job description

A leading accountancy firm is experiencing continued growth and is looking to recruit an Accounts and Business Services Senior to Assistant Manager to join its established team, commutable from Ipswich, Woodbridge, Saxmundham and other nearby parts of Suffolk.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts and Business Services Senior to Assistant Manager to join a highly regarded firm offering competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and genuine opportunities for career progression. The level of appointment will be dependent on experience, with responsibilities tailored accordingly.

The Role

As an Accounts and Business Services Senior to Assistant Manager, you will work with a varied portfolio of SME, owner-managed and private clients, combining technical accounting, client relationship management and team support.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of clients, taking responsibility for deadlines, resource planning and assignment delivery.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, management accounts, tax, VAT and CIS returns.
• Reviewing accounts and working papers, with opportunities to take ownership of increasingly complex assignments.
• Building strong client relationships, liaising with clients and HMRC to resolve queries and identify additional service opportunities.
• Managing your own workload, budgets, chargeable time and deadlines to ensure work is delivered efficiently.
• Providing technical guidance, training and support to junior colleagues and contributing to their development.
• Supporting wider team management, including work allocation, recruitment and delegated management responsibilities.
• Identifying and escalating technical, commercial and client issues where appropriate.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regularly benchmarked against the market
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• 24/7 GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Optional private medical, dental, health assessment and health cash plan benefits
• Life assurance and access to additional financial protection benefits
• Travel insurance, Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
• Technology scheme and wider lifestyle benefits
• Employee wellbeing support through a dedicated wellbeing programme
• Enhanced family leave and support
• Excellent training, development and career progression opportunities

The firm also provides structured career pathways, training, mentoring and development opportunities to support progression at every stage of your career.

If you are an Accounts and Business Services Senior to Assistant Manager looking for your next career move, this role offers the opportunity to develop your technical, commercial and leadership experience within a leading accountancy firm.

About You

The successful Accounts and Business Services Senior to Assistant Manager will ideally have experience within an accountancy practice environment, with a strong grounding in accounts and business services.

You will have excellent technical and communication skills, a client-focused approach and the ability to manage your own workload effectively. Applications from experienced Seniors looking to progress into an Assistant Manager position will also be considered.