Business Services Manager

Ward Simpson Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent accountancy practice in England is seeking an experienced Accounts or Business Services Manager to manage a diverse client portfolio. The ideal candidate must be ACA or ACCA qualified and have proven managerial experience. Key responsibilities include overseeing client compliance, team supervision, and collaboration with other departments. This role offers significant opportunities for career progression within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Proven managerial level experience in accountancy.
• Strong understanding of statutory and management accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of clients for compliance.
• Act as the first point of contact for clients.
• Supervise team members and manage workflow.

Skills

ACA or ACCA qualification

Proven Accounts experience

Team supervision

Tax awareness

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts or Business Services Manager or Assistant Manager to join an ambitiously growing Independent Accounatncy Practice.

The successful candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified with proven Accounts experience gained at Managerial level with a well regarded Accountancy Practice.

Reporting to Partner and Director level and supervising the junior team responsibilities will include providing both statutory and management accounting services to a varied client portfolio.

Awareness and an understanding of Tax is also important although there is a separate Tax team dealing with complex and advisory Tax issues.

Key Responsibilities include;

· Overseeing and taking responsibility of a portfolio of clients to ensure compliance for tax and accounting purposes.
· Be the first point of contact for your clients, working closely with the designated Partner.
· Supervising team members and managing workflow through the office.
· Collaborative working with other departments within our group.
· Review of compliance work including year-end statutory accounts, VAT returns, management accounts and personal/company tax returns.
· Assisting clients with queries and advising clients where necessary.
· Assisting Partners with ad hoc projects.

With the growth of the firm and the team there is considerable scope for progression working in a friendly and supportive team environment.

For further information please contact Simon Haynes at Ward Simpson asap for a confidential discussion

Ward Simpson specialise in Partner and senior level appointments within Public Practice and can offer an expert overview of the current market