Business Services/Accountancy Manager

Job Advertisement: Business Services ManagerLocation: BrightonSalary: Up to £56,000Working Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days remote)Are you an experienced professional with a passion for Accounts and Finance? Join a dynamic and growing Accountancy practice in Brighton as a Business Services Manager, where your expertise in Accounts and financial reporting will make a real impact.About the RoleAs a Business Services Manager, you will lead on statutory Accounts, management Accounts, and tax returns. You’ll manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring their Accounts are accurate, timely, and compliant.Key Responsibilities

• Manage and review Accounts for a portfolio of growing businesses.
• Oversee the preparation of statutory Accounts, management Accounts, and tax returns.
• Provide expert advice on Accounts and financial matters to clients.
• Ensure timely delivery of Accounts and meet client deadlines.
• Attend client meetings in person and via video link to discuss Accounts performance.
• Assist with raising fee notes and managing work-in-progress related to Accounts.
• Support one-off financial and project-based assignments.
• Motivate, train, and develop Trainees, Seniors, and other Accounts team members.
• Attend networking events and new client meetings with Fee Earners.

Requirements

• ACCA or ACA qualified with at least 2 years post-qualification experience in an Accounts or Finance practice.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-based Accounts software and other digital tools.
• Excellent communication and team-working skills.
• Proven experience in developing and mentoring Accounts staff.
• Organised, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
• Line management experience in an Accounts environment is desirable.