Job Description
Accounts & Business Services Manager
Newcastle (Hybrid - 3 days in office) £50,000-£58,000 | 35-hour week | Flexitime
Ambition UK is recruiting on behalf of a Top 40 UK accountancy and advisory firm seeking an Accounts & Business Services Manager to help build and lead their growing Newcastle pod.
This is a high-impact leadership role with real autonomy - ideal for an experienced portfolio manager ready to shape a team, drive performance, and influence regional growth.
The Role
You will:
* Lead delivery of management accounts, VAT, and year-end compliance work
* Review and sign off outputs, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance
* Manage and grow a profitable client portfolio
* Act as the primary strategic advisor to your clients
* Monitor WIP, billing, and profitability
* Develop, coach, and performance-manage your pod
* Drive operational efficiency and process improvement
You'll balance hands-on technical expertise with strategic oversight and team leadership.
About You
* 6+ years' experience in Accounts & Business Services
* 3+ years in a managerial role
* Proven experience managing and growing a portfolio
* ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
* Commercially aware with strong client relationship skills
* Confident leading and developing high-performing teams
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to shape a new regional pod
* Clear progression pathways
* Strong benefits package including PMI, pension, enhanced leave & funded development
* Purpose-driven, people-focused firm
* Flexible 35-hour working week
If you're ready to take ownership, lead from the front, and build something meaningful within a Top 40 firm, Ambition UK would love to hear from you.
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