Crowe Watson Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Manchester in their search for a Business Services Assistant Manager, offering flexible working, a strong company pension, and much more. The successful candidate will play a key role within the Business Services team, managing a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors while supporting the wider team's development. You will act as a key point of contact for clients, offering commercial and technical advice, and will work closely with Partners and Managers to help drive the department forward.

The firm prides itself on its supportive and collaborative culture, offering ongoing training, mentoring, and clear pathways towards further career development. In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the chance to work within a modern, forward-thinking practice that values work-life balance as much as technical excellence.

What is the day-to-day of the role:

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring work is completed accurately and to deadline
• Review accounts and management information prepared by junior members of the team
• Provide technical and commercial advice to clients across a range of sectors
• Support the development and training of junior staff members
• Liaise directly with Partners and clients to build strong working relationships

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent), with relevant practice experience
• Previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Proven ability to manage and develop junior team members

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Strong company pension
• Clear pathways towards further career development
• Modern, forward-thinking practice that values work-life balance

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.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.