Business Services Manager

Magpie Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in London is seeking a Business Services Manager to lead a portfolio of SMEs and provide proactive advisory services. The ideal candidate is ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 5 years of UK practice experience. This role offers a competitive salary of £80,000 to £100,000, performance bonuses, 31 days of holiday, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

31 days' holiday

Private health insurance

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Typically 5+ years' PQE in UK practice.
• Strong review experience across statutory accounts.
• Confident with FRS 102.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead a portfolio of SME groups.
• Review & sign off statutory accounts and tax returns.
• Coach and develop team members.

Skills

Portfolio leadership

Technical advisory

Review experience

Client communication

Familiarity with modern practice tools

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

CCH

IRIS

Sage

QuickBooks

MS 365

Job description

Business Services Manager (ACA/ACCA) Accountancy Practice
Boutique Practice
Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 + performance bonus
Location: Surrey / SW London
Hybrid / Flexible

The opportunity:
Lead a review led client portfolio in a modern, boutique practice with a genuine sector niche and a dedicated regulatory capability in its field. You'll blend technical quality with practical advisory, mentor a small team, and act as the trusted first point of contact for SMEs.

What you'll do

• Own and lead a portfolio of SME groups and HNWIs, providing proactive, value adding advice.
• Review & sign off statutory accounts (FRS 102/105), management packs, VAT and corporation tax returns prepared by the team.
• Coach and develop seniors, assistants and trainees: workflow planning, reviews, actionable feedback, and CPD support.
• Partner with Tax/Audit on complex matters; liaise with banks, lawyers and regulators where required.
• Scope & deliver advisory projects (cashflow, structuring, systems, royalties/rights and one off assignments).
• Help refine processes and support practice growth, onboarding and BD initiatives.

What you'll bring:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, typically 5+ years' PQE in UK practice.
• Strong review experience across statutory accounts, management reporting, VAT and corporation tax.
• Confident with FRS 102 (FRS 105 useful; IFRS exposure a plus).
• A track record of portfolio leadership and developing people.
• Client first communication: you translate technical into practical, timely actions.
• Comfortable with modern practice tools (e.g. Xero, CCH, IRIS, Sage, QuickBooks, MS 365).

Rewards:

• £80,000 - £100,000 base + performance bonuses (twice yearly).
• 31 days' holiday (including bank holidays).
• Private health insurance.
• Hybrid working and flexible hours (e.g. start 7:00-9:30; finish 17:30-19:30).