Business Services Manager

TN United Kingdom; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking accountancy firm in Sussex as a Business Services Manager. This role offers the chance to manage a diverse client portfolio while supporting junior staff development. With opportunities for career progression and a hybrid working environment, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality advisory and compliance services. The firm values strong communication and leadership skills, making it an exciting opportunity for ambitious professionals looking to make a significant impact in their careers.

Benefits

Agile working hours

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Option to purchase additional holiday

Health and wellbeing support

Discounts through Lifestyle Hub

Relaxed dress code

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in UK accountancy.
• Experience managing client portfolios and reviewing accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied client portfolio and ensure compliance deadlines are met.
• Coach and develop junior staff while participating in business development.

Skills

ACA / ACCA qualification

Client portfolio management

Accounting software proficiency

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified

Tools

Cloud-based accounting software

Job description

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TPF Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and forward-thinking accountancy firm in Sussex, which is expanding its Business Services team. We are seeking an experienced and driven Business Services Manager to join their Brighton office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and articulate professional to take the next step in their career, working with a diverse client portfolio while also supporting the development of junior staff and getting involved in exciting project work.

About the Role:

Due to the firm’s continued growth, the Business Services Manager will work closely with one of the firm’s Client Service Directors, managing a varied portfolio of SME clients and supporting the delivery of high-quality advisory and compliance services.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a growing and varied client portfolio, including the review of assignments and providing proactive advice

Ensure all compliance deadlines are met efficiently and effectively

Attend client meetings in person and virtually, building strong client relationships

Support the Client Service Director with fee proposals, billing, and managing work-in-progress

Assist with one-off advisory and project-based assignments as required

Coach, support, and help develop trainees, seniors, and peers, including line management responsibilities

Participate in business development opportunities, including networking and attending prospect meetings

Requirements

About You:

ACA / ACCA qualified with at least 2 years’ post-qualification experience within a UK accountancy practice

Experience managing a portfolio of clients and reviewing accounts, tax, and other services

Comfortable using a range of accounting software, particularly cloud-based platforms

Strong communicator with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team

Organised, self-motivated, and enthusiastic about helping clients succeed

Experience in line management or a strong interest in developing others is highly desirable

What’s on Offer:

A modern, welcoming office in central Brighton

Clear progression opportunities within a growing firm

Agile working hours and hybrid working arrangements

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

Option to purchase additional holiday

Health and wellbeing support through a Cash Plan and Enterprise Health scheme

Discounts through the firm’s Lifestyle Hub

Relaxed dress code and a supportive team environment

If you are interested in this opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in contact with Mark Sitton, Senior Recruitment Consultant for a confidential conversation.

We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family, or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them.

For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give up to £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).

Job Description

TPF Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and forward-thinking accountancy firm in Sussex, which is expanding its Business Services team. We are seeking an experienced and driven Business Services Manager to join their Brighton office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and articulate professional to take the next step in their career, working with a diverse client portfolio while also supporting the development of junior staff and getting involved in exciting project work.

About the Role:

Due to the firm’s continued growth, the Business Services Manager will work closely with one of the firm’s Client Service Directors, managing a varied portfolio of SME clients and supporting the delivery of high-quality advisory and compliance services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a growing and varied client portfolio, including the review of assignments and providing proactive advice

• Ensure all compliance deadlines are met efficiently and effectively

• Attend client meetings in person and virtually, building strong client relationships

• Support the Client Service Director with fee proposals, billing, and managing work-in-progress

• Assist with one-off advisory and project-based assignments as required

• Coach, support, and help develop trainees, seniors, and peers, including line management responsibilities

• Participate in business development opportunities, including networking and attending prospect meetings

Requirements

About You:

• ACA / ACCA qualified with at least 2 years’ post-qualification experience within a UK accountancy practice

• Experience managing a portfolio of clients and reviewing accounts, tax, and other services

• Comfortable using a range of accounting software, particularly cloud-based platforms

• Strong communicator with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team

• Organised, self-motivated, and enthusiastic about helping clients succeed

• Experience in line management or a strong interest in developing others is highly desirable

Benefits

What’s on Offer:

• A modern, welcoming office in central Brighton

• Clear progression opportunities within a growing firm

• Agile working hours and hybrid working arrangements

• Paid overtime or time off in lieu

• 4% employer pension contribution

• Option to purchase additional holiday

• Health and wellbeing support through a Cash Plan and Enterprise Health scheme

• Discounts through the firm’s Lifestyle Hub

• Relaxed dress code and a supportive team environment

If you are interested in this opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in contact with Mark Sitton, Senior Recruitment Consultant for a confidential conversation. Main Telephone: [phone] Mobile: [phone] Email: [emailprotected] LinkedIn: LinkedIn Refer a friend... We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family, or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them. For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give up to £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).


Requirements
ACA / ACCA qualified with at least 2 years’ post-qualification experience within a UK accountancy practice Experience managing a portfolio of clients and reviewing accounts, tax, and other services Comfortable using a range of accounting software, particularly cloud-based platforms Strong communicator with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team Organised, self-motivated, and enthusiastic about helping clients succeed Experience in line management or a strong interest in developing others is highly desirable