Business Services Manager
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £70,000
Independent Accountancy Practice
Overview
An established independent accountancy practice in Wakefield is seeking a Business Services Manager to take ownership of a substantial client portfolio and lead a key function within the firm.
This is a leadership-facing role offering direct involvement in the development and direction of the business services team. It will suit an experienced Manager in a larger firm looking for broader responsibility and visibility, or a Senior Manager in a smaller practice seeking a more defined leadership position.
The Role
- Manage a portfolio of non-audit clients with turnover up to £10m
- Oversee delivery of statutory accounts, management accounts, and advisory work
- Lead, structure, and develop a team of approximately 12 staff
- Take ownership of the payroll function, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency
- Act as the primary relationship lead for clients, providing commercially focused support
- Work closely with partners on resourcing, workflow management, and service delivery standards
- Contribute to operational and strategic decisions within the wider leadership team
The Candidate
- ACA / ACCA qualified
- Strong general practice background within business services (non-audit)
- Experience managing a client portfolio and reviewing work to a high standard
- Proven team leadership experience, ideally managing multiple levels of staff
- Commercially aware with the confidence to engage SME clients directly
- Exposure to payroll oversight or management is advantageous
Positioning
- £70,000 reflects a senior Manager / emerging leadership level within an independent firm
- Offers broader scope and influence than equivalent roles in larger practices
- Clear involvement in leadership decisions without the constraints of a highly layered structure
- Suited to individuals seeking autonomy, accountability, and progression into senior leadership
Contact Details:
Synergem Recruitment Careers Recruitment Team
