Chartered Business Services Manager

Armstrong-Watson; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Annual Leave 25+ days

Smart Working Policy

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Flu jabs and eye tests

Referral schemes

CPD support

Membership fees covered

Job summary

Armstrong Watson is seeking a Chartered Accounting Professional to join as Business Services Manager in Edinburgh or Glasgow. You will manage a diverse client portfolio, oversee financial statements and tax filings, and support junior staff while driving service quality and client relationships.

The role requires ICAS/ACA/ACCA qualification, strong technical ability, and the drive to grow the business through excellent service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• ICAS/ACA/ACCA qualified
• Experience of working in an accounting capacity at an Accountancy Practice

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership for a portfolio of basic / large / complex Business Services clients
• Being responsible for the completion and submission of financial statements, business taxation and personal taxation for all clients within your portfolio by the required deadlines
• Overseeing and providing technical support to Business Services Assistants and Seniors. You will also be responsible for completing line management duties (1-1s, Annual and Quarterly Goal Setting Meetings, Student Review Meetings etc)
• Resolving more complex queries relating to assignments and liaising directly with our clients
• Reviewing assignments which have been prepared by Business Services Assistants and Seniors to ensure they comply with our requirements and are ready for client review
• Attending and contributing to client meetings as required by the Business Services Partner
• Forming good and professional relationships with clients, creating an environment whereby clients feel happy to refer their contacts to Armstrong Watson
• Building your own network of professional contacts, which will hopefully result in generating new business

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Ambitious

Team player

Organisation

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Ability to work under pressure

Education

ICAS/ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Armstrong Watson is seeking a Chartered Accounting Professional to join as Business Services Manager in Edinburgh or Glasgow. You will manage a diverse client portfolio, oversee financial statements and tax filings, and support junior staff while driving service quality and client relationships.

The role requires ICAS/ACA/ACCA qualification, strong technical ability, and the drive to grow the business through excellent service and teamwork.