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Business Services Manager
Ref: CWK804
Salary: £54,000 - £62,000 (DOE)
Coventry
A leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Coventry has an opening for an experienced and commercially minded Business Services Manager to join a well-structured and collaborative team, with a varied and interesting client base, real management responsibility, and flexible working, a company pension, and much more on offer.

Crowe Watson Recruitment has a strong and well-established presence across the West Midlands accountancy market, and the team brings a genuine understanding of the regional business services landscape to every search it undertakes. The care and personal attention that Crowe Watson brings to every introduction it makes is something that business services professionals across the region consistently value, and that consistency is what has built the team’s strong reputation in this market.

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 a talented team of professionals around you. Coventry has a diverse and growing commercial community, and this firm is well positioned within it, with a well-established local reputation and a client base that offers genuine breadth and variety across sectors and business sizes. For someone who combines strong technical ability with confident client management skills and a desire to lead and develop a team, this is a role with a great deal to offer. 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