Service Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Location: Brighton (Hybrid/Office-Based)

Employment Type: Full-time (Part-time considered)

A leading accountancy practice in Brighton is seeking an experienced and ambitious Business Services Manager to join their expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant to take the next step in their career, delivering high-quality support to a varied portfolio of clients while playing a key role in business growth and development.

This is a forward-thinking, modern accountancy practice with a strong local and national presence. Their client base includes SMEs, international groups, charitable organisations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm fosters a collaborative, inclusive culture and is committed to continuous professional development and flexible working practices.

The successful candidate will manage their own portfolio of clients, supporting them with a wide range of accounting and tax services. This is a varied and rewarding position offering real scope for progression, including opportunities to contribute to business development and strategic advisory work.

• Managing a portfolio of clients, including preparation of accounts and corporation tax returns.
• Overseeing self-assessment and partnership tax returns.
• Providing commercial business support and advisory services.
• Handling company secretarial matters (e.g., confirmation statements).
• Supervising and reviewing work of junior staff.
• Advising on tax-advantaged share schemes (e.g., EMI) and venture capital reliefs (EIS/SEIS).
• Preparing R&D and creative industry tax relief claims.
• Participating in business development and client engagement initiatives.

• ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 2 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in practice, with solid technical knowledge across accounting and tax.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• Confident managing a varied portfolio and mentoring junior team members.
• Commercially aware, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Strong IT proficiency and comfortable using cloud-based systems.

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 (dependent on experience).
• Flexible working arrangements (part-time considered).
• Continuous training and development programme.
• Wellbeing support and regular social events.
• Supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking team environment.

If you’re looking for a progressive role in a respected firm where your contribution makes a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.