Business Services Director

ACCA Careers; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful chartered accountants firm in Bristol is seeking a Business Services Director to manage a client portfolio and lead their office team. This role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and presents an excellent opportunity for progression within the firm. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant ACA/ACCA/CTA qualification and experience in UK accountancy practices.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent, with a background in UK accountancy practices.
• Experience in audit, accounts, tax, or general accountancy.
• Previous roles at Director/Partner level in a UK accountancy firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage a significant client portfolio and develop client relationships.
• Deliver a range of business advisory and planning work.
• Lead and grow the support team effectively.
• Collaborate with leadership on office growth and business development.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business advisory services

Team leadership

Business development

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA qualification

Job description

Overview

A successful and growing firm of chartered accountants based in Bristol has a requirement for a Business Services Director to join their team as a key addition. The role involves managing a client portfolio, overseeing compliance and delivering advisory project work, alongside leading, managing and growing the office and team. This is an excellent opportunity for the right professional seeking an office lead role working with the leadership team. The firm offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a significant client portfolio, developing strong client relationships.
• Deliver a wide range of business advisory and planning work.
• Lead, manage and grow a wider support team.
• Work closely with the leadership team on the growth of the Bristol office and play a lead role in business development.
• Progress within a leading chartered firm in the region.

Profile / Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CTA or equivalent, with a career background in UK accountancy practice.
• Experience across any mix of audit, accounts, tax, or general accountancy practice service delivery.
• Career developed within a UK accountancy practice environment of any size, from small independent firms to Top Tier firms.
• Experience at Director/Partner level and seeking a role with progression within the firm.

Job Offer

Circa £70,000 – £100,000 dependent on background, experience and level of the right professional, plus benefits.