Business Services Manager

Take the next step in your career with a fantastic Business Services Manager opportunity in Beaconsfield, offering flexible working, company pension, and much more! This is an excellent chance to join a well-established and forward-thinking firm of Chartered Accountants with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality compliance and advisory services to a broad client base. Crowe Watson Recruitment is delighted to be working in partnership with this respected practice, and we pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates across the UK accountancy sector.

Based in Beaconsfield, this progressive firm of Chartered Accountants supports a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and growing companies. As Business Services Manager, you will oversee accounts preparation, tax compliance, and management reporting, while acting as a trusted adviser to clients. You will manage your own portfolio, review work prepared by junior staff, and ensure the highest standards of service delivery within agreed deadlines.

This role offers genuine progression prospects within a supportive and collaborative environment. You will play a key part in mentoring and developing the team, improving internal processes, and identifying opportunities to add value to clients. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you. Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency, references to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities Managing a portfolio of business services clients, including SMEs and owner-managed businesses Reviewing statutory accounts, management accounts, and corporation tax computations Acting as the main point of contact for clients, providing proactive advice Supervising, mentoring, and developing junior team members Ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and regulatory requirements Supporting business development and identifying growth opportunities Requirements ACA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience Strong background in accounts preparation and client portfolio management Must have a minimum of 4 years previous experience working within a UK Practice environment Excellent technical knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax compliance Strong communication and leadership skills Ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliver high-quality client service