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. What you'll bring:
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). Rewards:
£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)