Business Services Manager

ProTalent Limited; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking accountancy practice in Brighton is seeking a Client Manager to manage client portfolios, provide advisory services, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate is ACA or ACCA qualified with a passion for helping businesses grow. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and generous benefits in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Agile working hours

Paid overtime or TOIL options

Generous holiday purchase scheme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 2 years’ PQE in an accountancy practice.
• Confident communicator with a genuine interest in helping clients succeed.
• Experience in training or developing team members is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing and reviewing accounts, VAT returns, and other assignments.
• Advising clients on best practices and identifying growth opportunities.
• Assisting in raising fee notes and managing WIP.

Skills

Client management

Communication

Cloud-based software knowledge

Mentoring

Organizational skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Client Manager – Business Services | Brighton | Accountancy Practice

Are you an ACA/ACCA-qualified accountant looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking and modern accountancy practice?

Our client, a dynamic and expanding firm with a reputation for client-focused advisory, is seeking a Client Manager to join their Business Services team based in Brighton. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and articulate professional who thrives on helping clients grow and improve their business performance.

What’s on offer:

• A collaborative, people-first culture where your ideas and input are valued

• Agile working hours and hybrid working arrangements

• Paid overtime or TOIL options

• Generous benefits including additional holiday purchase scheme, health and wellbeing initiatives, and lifestyle discounts

• A relaxed dress code and a vibrant central Brighton location

The role:

You’ll be managing a mixed portfolio of growing businesses, working closely with clients to deliver insightful advice and practical solutions. Alongside portfolio management, you’ll play a key role in mentoring and developing juniors, contributing to one-off project work, and supporting senior leadership with client service and business development activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing and reviewing accounts, VAT returns, and other assignments across a diverse client base

• Advising clients on best practice and identifying growth opportunities

• Ensuring all client deadlines are met and work is delivered to a high standard

• Assisting in raising fee notes and managing WIP

• Line management of Trainees and Seniors, including mentoring and performance development

• Attending client meetings (both virtual and in-person), and occasionally networking or meeting prospective clients

About you:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 2 years’ PQE in an accountancy practice

• Confident communicator with a genuine interest in helping clients succeed

• Strong knowledge of cloud-based software and general accounting systems

• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with ease

• Experience in training or developing team members is desirable

• Proactive, organised, and self-motivated

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the variety of practice work but is also looking to step into a more client-facing and developmental leadership role within a firm that’s committed to employee growth and work-life balance.