Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Location: Kendal (Hybrid & Flexible Working Available)
An established and expanding accountancy practice is looking to recruit a Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager to join its growing team. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced practice professional who enjoys managing client relationships, developing people and overseeing a varied portfolio of businesses.
Whether you're an experienced Assistant Manager ready to progress or an established Manager looking for your next challenge, this role offers genuine career development, exposure to a broad client base and the chance to play a key role within a collaborative and ambitious practice.
The Role
- Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring accounts and business services assignments are delivered to a consistently high standard.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing proactive support and building long-term professional relationships.
- Review accounts preparation work and provide technical guidance to junior team members.
- Plan assignments, allocate work effectively and monitor progress to ensure budgets and deadlines are achieved.
- Support and mentor Business Services staff, helping to develop their technical knowledge and professional skills.
- Work closely with senior leadership to manage workflow and ensure excellent client service.
- Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and contribute to the continued development of the department.
- Assist with business development by identifying opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships and support the growth of the practice.
- Ensure work is completed in accordance with current accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
About You
- ACA, ACCA or ICAS qualified.
- Previous experience working within an accountancy practice in a Business Services or Accounts role.
- Experience managing a portfolio of clients and overseeing multiple assignments.
- Strong leadership skills with experience supporting and developing junior team members.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Commercially aware with a strong focus on delivering an exceptional client experience.
- Confident communicator with the ability to build lasting relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Proactive, solutions-focused and committed to maintaining high professional standards.
- A full UK driving licence would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Company pension scheme with life assurance.
- Generous annual leave, with the option to purchase additional holiday.
- Health and wellbeing benefits, including an employee assistance programme.
- Paid professional subscriptions and ongoing CPD support.
- Structured career development with genuine opportunities to progress into senior leadership.
- A supportive, collaborative culture where your ideas and contribution are valued.
- The opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients across a wide range of industries.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Business Services Assistant Manager or Manager looking to join a progressive accountancy practice that offers variety, autonomy and genuine long-term career progression within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
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