Business Services Manager

Town/City:Brighton
Salary/Rate:£52,000 - £57,000
Job type:Perm
County:East Sussex
Sector:Finance & Accountancy Practice
Job ref:ERGSGBSG1
Post Date:23. 05. 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter

Jimmy
Jimmy
Director - Public Practice & Transactional Finance

About the Role

📍 Brighton | Hybrid Working | Full-Time

We’re looking for an ambitious, forward-thinking Business Services Manager to oversee a varied portfolio of growing businesses. If you enjoy working closely with clients, leading teams, and driving meaningful improvements, this is for you.


What You’ll Do

  • Manage a portfolio of business clients, reviewing work and advising on growth opportunities

  • Oversee deadlines, WIP, and billing in collaboration with senior leadership

  • Attend client meetings (in person and virtually)

  • Support with ad hoc projects and business development initiatives

  • Mentor, train, and support junior team members — including line management


What We’re Looking For

  • ACA or ACCA qualified, with 2+ years’ post-qualified experience in practice

  • Strong technical knowledge across accounts, tax, and cloud software (e.g. Xero)

  • Skilled communicator with a passion for building relationships

  • Confident team leader with people-development experience

  • Organised, self-motivated, and commercially aware


What’s on Offer

  • Hybrid working + flexible hours

  • Central Brighton office with a modern, friendly culture

  • Paid overtime or time off in lieu

  • 4% employer pension contributions

  • Option to buy extra holidays

  • Health and wellbeing benefits (Cash Plan + Enterprise Health scheme)

  • Staff discounts via a lifestyle perks platform

  • Relaxed dress code


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