Business Services Manager

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business services firm in Brighton is seeking a Business Services Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio and develop trainees. You will manage client relationships, ensure deadlines are met, and support the Client Service Director. The ideal candidate will have an ACCA or ACA qualification with at least two years of post-qualification experience. The role offers a modern working environment, hybrid working options, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Agile working hours

Hybrid working

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

4% employer pension contributions

Purchase additional holiday days

Cash Plan and Enterprise Health scheme

Discounts via Lifestyle Hub

Relaxed dress code policy

Qualifications

• ACCA or ACA qualified with at least 2 years post qualification experience.
• Knowledge of various software packages, including cloud-based.
• Strong communication and team working skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of growing businesses and provide advice.
• Ensure client deadlines are met in a timely manner.
• Attend client meetings as needed, both in person and via video link.
• Assist with raising fee notes and managing work-in-progress.
• Support in one-off project-based assignments.
• Motivate and develop Trainees and Seniors, including line management.

Skills

ACCA or ACA qualification

At least 2 years post qualification experience in an accountancy practice

Knowledge of various software packages including cloud-based

Strong communication skills

Team working skills

Experience in developing other team members

Organised

Enthusiastic

Self-motivated

Line management experience

Job description

Business Services Manager

Department: Accounting

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Brighton

Description

Here at Carpenter Box, we're passionate about engaging with clients, helping them to identify opportunities to improve their profits and supporting them to achieve their goals.

We are seeking a forward thinking Manager to work within our Business Services team who will bring curiosity and creativity to the role. The successful candidate will be based in our Brighton office, working on a mixed portfolio and helping to develop trainees and seniors. This role reports directly to one of our Client Service Partners, and can include some opportunities to get involved in some business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of growing businesses, involving reviewing various assignments and giving advice to clients where required.
• Management of individual clients to ensure the various deadlines are achieved in a timely manner
• Attending client meetings when required in person and via video link
• Assisting the Client Service Director with raising fee notes and management of work-in-progress
• Support Client Service Director and Partner in one-off project-based assignments
• Motivate, train, and develop Trainees, Seniors and other colleagues as appropriate including some line management responsibilities
• Potential to attend networking events and new client meetings with one of our Fee Earners.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• ACCA or ACA qualified with at least 2 years post qualification experience gained in an accountancy practice
• A knowledge of various software packages including cloud-based packages
• Ambitious and passionate about what you do, with strong communication and team working skills
• Experience in developing other members of your team
• Organised, enthusiastic, and self-motivated
• Line management experience would be desirable

Job Benefits

• Working in central Brighton in a relaxed, friendly, modern environment
• Opportunity to progress your career with us
• Agile working hours and hybrid working
• Paid overtime or take time off in lieu if you work over your contracted hours
• 4% employer pension contributions
• Opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
• Opportunity to join our Cash Plan and Enterprise Health scheme
• Carpenter Box Lifestyle Hub which offers discounts for online and high street shops
• Relaxed dress code policy