Chartered Business Services Manager | Growth & Leadership

Armstrong-Watson; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life cover

Income protection

Smart working policy

Health plan

Employee assistance

Job summary

Armstrong Watson is recruiting a Chartered Accounting professional to join Glasgow as a Business Services Manager. You will manage a diverse client portfolio, ensuring high service levels while leading and developing a team of assistants and seniors.

The role emphasizes technical accounting, business taxation, and personal tax work, with opportunities to contribute to client meetings and business development.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• ICAS, ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Experience in accounting at an Accountancy Practice.
• Ambitious and keen to drive the team forward.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Dedicated team player who supports colleagues.
• Able to prioritise workloads under deadlines.
• Proactive, organised and solution‑oriented.
• Keen to grow within a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a portfolio of Business Services clients, from basic to large/complex.
• Prepare and submit financial statements, business and personal tax returns by deadlines.
• Oversee and support Business Services Assistants and Seniors; conduct 1-1s and performance reviews.
• Resolve complex queries and liaise with clients directly.
• Review work prepared by juniors to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Attend client meetings and build professional client relationships.
• Help generate new business through networking and referrals.

Skills

Driving Licence

Ambitious

Team player

Organised

Problem solving

Education

ICAS/ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Armstrong Watson is recruiting a Chartered Accounting professional to join Glasgow as a Business Services Manager. You will manage a diverse client portfolio, ensuring high service levels while leading and developing a team of assistants and seniors.

The role emphasizes technical accounting, business taxation, and personal tax work, with opportunities to contribute to client meetings and business development.