At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a diverse client portfolio and ensure exceptional service delivery.
- Company: Join Armstrong Watson, a rapidly growing and respected accounting firm.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and extensive professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity to build long-term client relationships and advance your career.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of accounting in the UK.
- Qualifications: Chartered qualification (ICAS, ACA, or ACCA) and experience in an accountancy practice.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
About Us
Armstrong Watson is on a journey to more than double our turnover by 2030, through disciplined organic growth, the attraction of outstanding talent, and the selective acquisition of like-minded firms. Our strategic intent is to become the most respected adviser to privately owned businesses in the North and the UK. Exceptional service, deep expertise, trusted relationships, and absolute reliability define everything we do.
At our core, we exist for one reason, to help our clients achieve prosperity, a secure future, and peace of mind. We are looking for people who care deeply about:
- Standards and professionalism
- Doing work they are proud to put their name to
- Building long-term client relationships
- Being part of a firm with real momentum and intent
If you want to grow with a business that is ambitious, values-driven, and serious about excellence, Armstrong Watson offers opportunity and expectation in equal measure.
The Role
We are seeking an ambitious and technically skilled Business Services Manager to join our dynamic team based in Glasgow. As a Business Services Manager, you will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring that our clients receive exceptional service whilst also focusing on team collaboration, performance and engagement.
The main elements of this role will include:
- Taking ownership for a portfolio of basic / large / complex Business Services clients
- Being responsible for the completion and submission of financial statements, business taxation and personal taxation for all clients within your portfolio by the required deadlines
- Overseeing and providing technical support to Business Services Assistants and Seniors
- Resolving more complex queries relating to assignments and liaising directly with our clients
- Reviewing assignments prepared by Business Services Assistants and Seniors to ensure compliance
- Attending and contributing to client meetings as required
- Forming good and professional relationships with clients
- Building your own network of professional contacts
Please note that we will not be accepting candidates from agency suppliers in connection with this vacancy.
The Candidate
In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have:
- A Full UK Driving Licence
- ICAS, ACA or ACCA qualified
- Experience of working in an accounting capacity at an Accountancy Practice
- Ambitious, and keen to drive the team forward
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- A dedicated team player
- Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines
- Able to use initiative and have great organisation / problem solving skills
The Benefits
In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package which includes:
- Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
- Competitive Annual Leave entitlement & Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
- Smart Working Policy
- Health Shield Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid flu jabs and eye tests
- Introductory Commission Scheme
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Investment towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- Paid professional membership fees
When you're with us... we're with you.
Business Services Manager in Glasgow employer: Armstrong Watson
Armstrong-Watson is an exceptional employer, providing a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Located in the picturesque town of Cockermouth, this role not only offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits but also paves the way for a rewarding career as a Chartered Accountant through a structured apprenticeship programme.
