Business Services Manager (ACA/ACCA) — Accountancy Practice
Boutique Practice
Salary:
£80,000 - £100,000 + performance bonus
Location:
Surrey / SW London
Hybrid / Flexible
The opportunity:
Lead a review‑led client portfolio in a modern, boutique practice with a genuine sector niche and a dedicated regulatory capability in its field. You'll blend technical quality with practical advisory, mentor a small team, and act as the trusted first point of contact for SMEs.
What you'll do
- Own and lead a portfolio of SME groups and HNWIs, providing proactive, value‑adding advice.
- Review & sign‑off statutory accounts (FRS 102/105), management packs, VAT and corporation tax returns prepared by the team.
- Coach and develop seniors, assistants and trainees: workflow planning, reviews, actionable feedback, and CPD support.
- Partner with Tax/Audit on complex matters; liaise with banks, lawyers and regulators where required.
- Scope & deliver advisory projects (cashflow, structuring, systems, royalties/rights and one‑off assignments).
- Help refine processes and support practice growth, onboarding and BD initiatives.
- ACA or ACCA qualified, typically 5+ years' PQE in UK practice.
- Strong review experience across statutory accounts, management reporting, VAT and corporation tax.
- Confident with FRS 102 (FRS 105 useful; IFRS exposure a plus).
- A track record of portfolio leadership and developing people.
- Client‑first communication: you translate technical into practical, timely actions.
- Comfortable with modern practice tools (e.g. Xero, CCH, IRIS, Sage, QuickBooks, MS 365).
- £80,000 - £100,000 base + performance bonuses (twice yearly).
- 31 days' holiday (including bank holidays).
- Private health insurance.
- Hybrid working and flexible hours (e.g. start 7:00-9:30; finish 17:30-19:30).