Business Services Manager

JWH Recruitment; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established and forward-thinking accountancy firm is seeking a Business Services Manager to join their expanding team. This role offers the chance to engage with a diverse client portfolio, including SMEs, providing strategic financial insights and fostering client growth. With a collaborative culture and a commitment to employee development, this firm is dedicated to helping clients improve their profits sustainably. If you're passionate about making a difference and developing your career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Generous annual leave

Flexible working hours

Paid overtime

Funded CPD opportunities

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a client portfolio in an accountancy firm.
• Strong technical knowledge in accounting standards and tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients, ensuring timely deadlines.
• Lead and mentor a team of accountants, overseeing workflow.
• Provide insightful business and tax advice to clients.

Skills

Client Portfolio Management

Accounting Standards Knowledge

Tax Compliance

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Job description

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About The Firm

"Has been a fantastic place to develop my career"

"The firm has been Instrumental in my professional development"

Business Services Manager

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It’s not just about the numbers, it’s about engaging with clients, helping them to identify opportunities to improve their profits and supporting them to achieve those improvements.

The firm takes pride in its collaborative culture, modern working environment, and commitment to employee development. One of the largest firms in the South East, with a reputation for building strong relationships, our specialist teams advise clients on growing their business in a profitable, sustainable and tax efficient way. While we have over 100 years of history, our focus is firmly on the future.

An established and forward-thinking accountancy firm is recruiting a Business Services Manager to join their team because of their recent expansions. This role offers the opportunity to engage with a diverse client portfolio, including SMEs and owner-managed businesses, providing strategic financial insights and fostering client growth.

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Generous annual leave + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell additional days.
• Hybrid working model with flexible working hours.
• Paid overtime or take time off in lieu if you work over your contracted hours
• Funded CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Life assurance and private medical insurance.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Wellness initiatives, including mental health support and employee assistance programmes.
• Relaxed dress code policy
• Clear progression pathway within a growing and supportive firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients, acting as the key point of contact and ensuring deadlines are achieved in a timely manner.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of accountants and part-qualified staff, overseeing workflow.
• Prepare and review year-end accounts, management accounts, VAT returns, and other statutory financial reports.
• Provide insightful business and tax advice, helping clients achieve growth and operational efficiency.
• Liaise closely with partners on complex issues, advisory projects, and client development opportunities.
• Oversee the onboarding of new clients and ensure smooth transitions and client satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and deadlines.
• Continuously identify process improvements and implement best practices across the team.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing a client portfolio in an accountancy firm.
• Strong technical knowledge in accounting standards, tax, and compliance regulations.
• Experience in supervising and developing a team.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong client relationships.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Business Development

• Industries

  Accounting and Financial Services

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