Accounts & Business Services Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Birmingham is recruiting an Accounts & Business Services Manager for a well-established mid-tier practice. The newly created role reflects the firm’s continued growth and expansion.

You will take responsibility for a portfolio of clients, review accounts, provide advisory support on accounting matters, manage workflow and deadlines, and develop junior team members while building long-term client relationships.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent with management experience.
• Strong background in accountancy practice and client relationship management.
• Ability to mentor junior team members and manage client portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as a key point of contact
• Reviewing accounts and other financial work
• Providing advice and support to clients across accounting matters
• Managing workflow and meeting deadlines
• Supporting, reviewing and developing more junior team members
• Building strong and long-term client relationships
• Working closely with Partners and senior team members
• Contributing to the growth of the department

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

Job description

A well-established mid-tier accountancy firm in Birmingham is looking to appoint an Accounts & Business Services Manager following a particularly successful period of growth.

The continued increase in client work has created a new position within the team, offering an experienced practice professional the opportunity to join the firm at an exciting stage of its development.

The role

As a Manager within the Accounts & Business Services team, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of clients and play an important role in supporting the continued growth of the department.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as a key point of contact
• Reviewing accounts and other financial work
• Providing advice and support to clients across a range of accounting matters
• Managing workflow and ensuring deadlines are met
• Supporting, reviewing and developing more junior members of the team
• Building strong and long-term client relationships
• Working closely with Partners and senior members of the team
• Contributing to the continued development and growth of the department

About you

The firm is looking for an ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent practice professional with previous management experience.

You’ll have a strong background within an accountancy practice, with experience managing client relationships and reviewing accounts work. You’ll also be comfortable supporting and developing more junior team members and taking ownership of your client portfolio.

The ability to communicate confidently with clients and colleagues is important, alongside a genuine interest in contributing to the wider success of the team.

Why this opportunity?

This is a newly created role, driven by the firm's recent growth rather than a replacement hire.

It’s a great opportunity to join a growing business, bring your existing management experience to the team and play a key role in supporting the firm's continued expansion.

If you're an experienced Accounts & Business Services professional looking for your next step in Birmingham, we'd be keen to hear from you.