Business Services Manager

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Client Manager for their Business Services team in Brighton. This exciting role offers the chance to work with a diverse portfolio of clients, providing insightful advice and practical solutions to enhance their business performance. The firm promotes a collaborative culture with agile working hours and hybrid arrangements, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Ideal candidates will be ACA or ACCA qualified, with a passion for mentoring and a proactive approach to client management. Join a vibrant team committed to employee development and client success.

Benefits

Agile working hours

Hybrid working arrangements

Paid overtime or TOIL options

Additional holiday purchase scheme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Lifestyle discounts

Relaxed dress code

Qualifications

• At least 2 years PQE in an accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-based software.

Responsibilities

• Managing accounts, VAT returns, and client assignments.
• Advising clients on best practices and growth opportunities.

Skills

Client Management

Communication Skills

Cloud-based Software Knowledge

Mentoring and Training

Organizational Skills

Education

ACA Qualified

ACCA Qualified

Tools

General Accounting Systems

Job description

Client Manager Business Services Brighton Accountancy Practice

Are you an ACA/ACCA-qualified accountant looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking and modern accountancy practice?

Our client, a dynamic and expanding firm with a reputation for client-focused advisory, is seeking a Client Manager to join their Business Services team based in Brighton. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and articulate professional who thrives on helping clients grow and improve their business performance.

What’s on offer:

• A collaborative, people-first culture where your ideas and input are valued

• Agile working hours and hybrid working arrangements

• Paid overtime or TOIL options

• Generous benefits including additional holiday purchase scheme, health and wellbeing initiatives, and lifestyle discounts

• A relaxed dress code and a vibrant central Brighton location

The role:

You’ll be managing a mixed portfolio of growing businesses, working closely with clients to deliver insightful advice and practical solutions. Alongside portfolio management, you’ll play a key role in mentoring and developing juniors, contributing to one-off project work, and supporting senior leadership with client service and business development activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing and reviewing accounts, VAT returns, and other assignments across a diverse client base

• Advising clients on best practice and identifying growth opportunities

• Ensuring all client deadlines are met and work is delivered to a high standard

• Assisting in raising fee notes and managing WIP

• Line management of Trainees and Seniors, including mentoring and performance development

• Attending client meetings (both virtual and in-person), and occasionally networking or meeting prospective clients

About you:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 2 years PQE in an accountancy practice

• Confident communicator with a genuine interest in helping clients succeed

• Strong knowledge of cloud-based software and general accounting systems

• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with ease

• Experience in training or developing team members is desirable

• Proactive, organised, and self-motivated

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the variety of practice work but is also looking to step into a more client-facing and developmental leadership role within a firm that’s committed to employee growth and work-life balance.