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Accounts Manager / Business Services Manager

£55,000 - £65,000 Annual

Permanent

Full Time

Other

Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom, BN1 1

Job Description

Accounts Manager / Senior Business Services ManagerBrighton Salary from £60,000 + benefits

Due to rapid growth, Clark Wood is recruiting an Accounts Manager / Senior Business Services Manager for a progressive and ambitious firm of accountants based in Brighton.
This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to manage a high-quality client portfolio, lead and develop a growing team, and play a key role in driving efficiencies and improving service delivery across the firm. It's an ideal position for an experienced manager looking to step into a broader, more influential role within a modern practice.

The Role

You will take responsibility for your own portfolio of clients, covering statutory accounts, corporation tax, and personal tax matters, while providing commercial, forward-thinking advice to owner-managed businesses and other stakeholders.
Alongside client work, you will be heavily involved in team leadership, mentoring, and improving internal processes, working closely with other managers to support the firm's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Managing a portfolio of accounts and corporation tax clients
Managing self-assessment and partnership tax portfolios
Preparing and reviewing statutory and consolidated accounts
Reporting under UK GAAP and IFRS
Providing commercial and strategic business support to clients
Leading, mentoring, and reviewing the work of junior team members
Working collaboratively with other managers and senior stakeholders
Identifying process improvements, embracing technology, and driving efficiencies
Involvement in business development and client relationship growth
Handling company secretarial matters, including confirmation statements

Technical & Advisory Experience