Description
Business Services Manager
Ref: CWK817
Salary: £52,000 - £62,000 (DOE)
Worthing
A Business Services Manager is sought by a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Worthing, and this is a role that offers real management responsibility, a varied and loyal client base, and a firm that has built a strong reputation across West Sussex for the quality of its work and its commitment to the people within it, with flexible working, a company pension, and much more on offer.
Crowe Watson Recruitment has a strong and well-established presence across the South East accountancy market, and the team brings a genuine understanding of the regional business services landscape to every search it undertakes. Candidates who work with Crowe Watson value the straightforwardness of the advice they receive and the care taken to ensure that any opportunity presented is the right fit for their skills and longer term career ambitions.
As Business Services Manager, you will take real ownership of a varied and interesting client portfolio, overseeing the delivery of accounts and wider business services to a broad range of clients whilst leading and developing the team around you. Worthing sits within the broader South Coast market, with excellent connectivity to Brighton and beyond, and this firm is well positioned within its local business community, with a well-established reputation and a client base that offers genuine breadth and variety. For someone who combines strong technical ability with confident client management skills and a desire to contribute to a well-run practice, this is a role worth serious consideration. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.
Please note that Crowe Watson Recruitment is unable to assist with sponsorship applications; all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.
Key Responsibilities
Managing a varied portfolio of clients, overseeing the delivery of accounts and business advisory services
Reviewing work prepared by junior and semi-senior staff, ensuring quality and accuracy throughout
Acting as a trusted point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong long-term relationships
Supporting partners on complex assignments and contributing to strategic client planning
Leading, mentoring, and developing members of the business services team
Contributing to business development activity and identifying opportunities to grow the firm's client base
Requirements
ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in business services gained within practice
At least five years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
Proven experience managing a portfolio of clients and leading a team in a practice setting
Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards, corporation tax, and financial reporting
Excellent leadership and communication skills with a confident and professional client-facing manner
Commercially astute with a proactive approach and a genuine ambition to contribute to the firm's continued success
Ref: CWK817
Salary: £52,000 - £62,000 (DOE)
Worthing
A Business Services Manager is sought by a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Worthing, and this is a role that offers real management responsibility, a varied and loyal client base, and a firm that has built a strong reputation across West Sussex for the quality of its work and its commitment to the people within it, with flexible working, a company pension, and much more on offer.
Crowe Watson Recruitment has a strong and well-established presence across the South East accountancy market, and the team brings a genuine understanding of the regional business services landscape to every search it undertakes. Candidates who work with Crowe Watson value the straightforwardness of the advice they receive and the care taken to ensure that any opportunity presented is the right fit for their skills and longer term career ambitions.
As Business Services Manager, you will take real ownership of a varied and interesting client portfolio, overseeing the delivery of accounts and wider business services to a broad range of clients whilst leading and developing the team around you. Worthing sits within the broader South Coast market, with excellent connectivity to Brighton and beyond, and this firm is well positioned within its local business community, with a well-established reputation and a client base that offers genuine breadth and variety. For someone who combines strong technical ability with confident client management skills and a desire to contribute to a well-run practice, this is a role worth serious consideration. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.
Please note that Crowe Watson Recruitment is unable to assist with sponsorship applications; all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.
Key Responsibilities
Managing a varied portfolio of clients, overseeing the delivery of accounts and business advisory services
Reviewing work prepared by junior and semi-senior staff, ensuring quality and accuracy throughout
Acting as a trusted point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong long-term relationships
Supporting partners on complex assignments and contributing to strategic client planning
Leading, mentoring, and developing members of the business services team
Contributing to business development activity and identifying opportunities to grow the firm's client base
Requirements
ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in business services gained within practice
At least five years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
Proven experience managing a portfolio of clients and leading a team in a practice setting
Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards, corporation tax, and financial reporting
Excellent leadership and communication skills with a confident and professional client-facing manner
Commercially astute with a proactive approach and a genuine ambition to contribute to the firm's continued success