Business Services Manager

Crowe Watson Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Company pension

Clear progression

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Crowe Watson Recruitment, Exeter-based specialist accountancy recruiter, seeks a Business Services Manager for a leading Chartered Accountants firm. You will manage a portfolio of business services clients, leading the delivery of accounts, payroll, bookkeeping and compliance, while guiding and developing a talented team to grow the department.

This role offers flexible working, a company pension, and clear progression within a supportive leadership culture, with strong opportunities for

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a UK Practice environment.
• Proven experience managing a business services or accounts portfolio.
• AAT, ACCA, ACA or equivalent qualification (or qualified by experience).
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and accounting software.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of business services clients.
• Oversee accounts, payroll and compliance deliverables.
• Review and approve team work to ensure quality and deadlines are met.
• Mentor, coach and motivate junior team members.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and client growth.

Skills

UK Practice experience

Portfolio management

Leadership

Communication

Education

AAT/ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Job description

Looking for your next Business Services Manager role in Exeter? Crowe Watson Recruitment, a trusted specialist accountancy recruiter known for its personal, honest approach to candidates and clients alike, is working with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants to find an experienced manager to join their Exeter office, offering flexible working, a company pension, and much more. In this varied and influential role, you will manage a portfolio of business services clients, leading the delivery of accounts, payroll, bookkeeping and compliance work to a consistently high standard. You will guide and develop a talented team, build strong client relationships, and play a key part in the continued growth of the department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountancy professional who is ready to step up within a well regarded UK practice. The firm genuinely invests in its people, with clear progression, a supportive leadership team and a culture that encourages ongoing development, making it ideal for anyone seeking long term career growth in Exeter and the South West.

What is the day-to-day of the role:

• Manage and develop a portfolio of business services clients
• Oversee accounts, payroll and compliance deliverables
• Review and approve team work to ensure quality and deadlines are met
• Mentor, coach and motivate junior team members
• Identify opportunities for additional services and client growth

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
• Proven experience managing a business services or accounts portfolio
• AAT, ACCA, ACA or equivalent qualification (or qualified by experience)
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and accounting software
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Company pension
• Clear progression
• Supportive leadership team and culture of ongoing development

You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency, references to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.

Please note that we are unable to help with sponsorship.