Business Services Manager

Sumer; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Brighton is seeking a Business Services Manager to manage a diverse portfolio and support the development of team members. Ideal candidates will be ACCA or ACA qualified with at least 2 years post-qualification experience. The role offers hybrid working, career progression opportunities, and a relaxed work environment. You will work alongside senior management and engage with clients, ensuring timely services and developing junior staff.

Benefits

Agile working hours

Paid overtime

4% employer pension contributions

Opportunity to purchase additional holiday days

Discounts for online and high street shops

Relaxed dress code policy

Qualifications

• ACCA or ACA qualified with a minimum of 2 years experience in accountancy practice.
• Experience in managing clients and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to motivate and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and provide advisory services.
• Ensure deadlines are met in a timely manner.
• Motivate and train trainees and seniors in the team.

Skills

ACCA or ACA qualified

At least 2 years post qualification experience

Strong communication skills

Experience in developing team members

Organised, enthusiastic, and self-motivated

Tools

Knowledge of cloud-based software

Job description

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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