Business Services Manager

£50,000 to £62,000 per annum (DOE) | Permanent, full time

Peterborough

An ACA or ACCA qualified Business Services Manager is wanted by a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Peterborough, to take ownership of a varied client portfolio and lead the team around them.

Peterborough has a diverse and commercially active business community, and the firm is well positioned within it, with a client base offering breadth across sectors and business sizes. The team is collaborative and well structured, and the firm has a strong regional reputation. Crowe Watson Recruitment knows the East of England market well.

What's the day to day of the role:

• Managing a varied portfolio, overseeing accounts and business advisory delivery
• Reviewing work prepared by junior and semi senior staff for quality and accuracy
• Acting as a trusted point of contact and building long term client relationships
• Supporting partners on complex assignments and strategic client planning
• Leading, mentoring and developing members of the business services team
• Contributing to business development and identifying opportunities to grow the client base

Required skills and qualifications:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong business services background gained in practice
• At least five years' experience within a UK Practice environment
• Proven experience managing a client portfolio 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, commercially astute and proactive

Benefits:

• Flexible working
• Company pension
• And much more!

You might not meet all the criteria, but if you're passionate about developing your career, we'd love to hear from you. Ref: CWK814. Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency; pay rates are indicative and salary depends on experience. We're unable to assist with sponsorship applications, so all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.

Apply now to be considered