Business Services Director

ACCA Careers; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chartered accountancy firm based in Exeter is seeking a Business Services Director to manage a client portfolio and oversee compliance while leading the office and team. Candidates should ideally be ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified and have substantial experience in UK accountancy practices. The role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 - £95,000 depending on experience, plus attractive benefits and flexible working options.

Benefits

Highly competitive remuneration

Attractive benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Must be ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified or equivalent.
• Experience in UK accountancy practice is essential.
• At least Senior Manager level or established Director/Partner.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client portfolio and oversee compliance.
• Lead and grow the office and team.
• Deliver business advisory and planning work.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CTA qualification or equivalent

Experience in UK accountancy practice

Skills in audit, accounts, tax, or general practice

Leadership and team management

Job description

A successful and growing firm of chartered accountants based in Exeter 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, delivering advisory project work, and leading, managing, and growing the office and team. This is a superb opportunity for a professional seeking an office lead role alongside the leadership team.

Client Details

Based in Exeter, this chartered firm serves a diverse range of clients and has a strong reputation in several specialist industry sectors. The firm offers excellent career prospects with a clear path for progression, highly competitive remuneration, attractive benefits, flexible working arrangements, and hybrid working options.

Description

As Business Services Director based in Exeter, you will have the opportunity to develop a lead office role and career path within this successful firm. Your responsibilities will include overseeing a sizable portfolio, developing client relationships, delivering business advisory and planning work, and leading and growing a support team. You will work closely with the leadership team on office growth and play a key role in business development, with clear opportunities for career progression within a leading regional chartered firm.

Profile

Applicants should be ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified or equivalent, with experience developed within UK accountancy practice. The ideal candidate will have skills across audit, accounts, tax, or general practice service delivery. Candidates from small independent firms to top-tier practices are encouraged to apply. You should have reached at least Senior Manager level or be an established salaried Director/Partner looking for a role to develop and progress further.

Job Offer

Salary: £70,000 - £95,000 depending on experience, plus benefits.