Senior Accounts & Business Services Manager

Blusource; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Wellbeing programme

Career progression

Healthcare options

Job summary

Blusource is seeking an Accounts and Business Services Senior to Assistant Manager to join its established Suffolk-based team. The role involves managing client portfolios, technical accounting work and supporting junior staff with growth opportunities.

You will work with SME and owner‑managed clients, delivering statutory accounts, tax, VAT and CIS returns while developing client relationships and ensuring high service standards. Flexibility and progression are emphasised.

Qualifications

• Experience in accountancy practice environments is essential.
• Strong technical accounting and communication skills.
• Ability to manage workloads, deadlines and junior staff development.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of SME and owner‑managed clients.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory and management accounts, tax, VAT and CIS returns.
• Reviewing accounts and working papers with opportunities to take ownership of complex assignments.
• Building strong client relationships and liaising with HMRC where appropriate.
• Managing workload, budgets, chargeable time and deadlines to ensure timely delivery.
• Providing technical guidance and training to junior colleagues.
• Supporting wider team management including work allocation and recruitment.
• Escalating technical, commercial and client issues as needed.

Skills

Client relationship mgmt

Technical accounting

Team leadership

Budgeting & deadlines

Job description

Blusource is seeking an Accounts and Business Services Senior to Assistant Manager to join its established Suffolk-based team. The role involves managing client portfolios, technical accounting work and supporting junior staff with growth opportunities.

You will work with SME and owner‑managed clients, delivering statutory accounts, tax, VAT and CIS returns while developing client relationships and ensuring high service standards. Flexibility and progression are emphasised.