This Business Services Manager role offers a great opportunity for an ACA/ACCA qualified Accountant looking to step into a challenging and rewarding position within a well-established firm. The responsibilities span across a wide array of accounting and client management services, making it ideal for a professional who enjoys variety and direct client interaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of Year-End Accounts: Managing the preparation of year-end financial statements for various clients, including Limited Companies, Partnerships, and Individuals.
• Preparation of Management Accounts & VAT Returns: Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of management accounts and VAT returns.
• Statutory Compliance: Monitoring client compliance with statutory obligations concerning accounts and taxation.
• Tax Returns & Computations: Preparing Corporate and Income Tax returns, along with the necessary computations.
• Client Advisory & Correspondence: Engaging directly with clients in meetings, offering advisory services, and maintaining correspondence to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Technical Development: Keeping up-to-date with technical standards by attending training courses and staying informed through reading.
• Business Development: Promoting the services of the firm to existing and potential clients.
• Collaboration with Partners: Regularly reporting to and collaborating with the firm’s partners.
• Supervision & Training of Staff: Overseeing junior staff members, planning and monitoring their work, offering on-the-job training, and evaluating performance.
• Client Onboarding: Leading the onboarding process for new clients, ensuring a smooth transition and initial setup.

Required Skills:

• Qualified ACA/ACCA with at relevant experience gained in Practice.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Both written and verbal, enabling effective interaction with clients and colleagues.
• Client-Facing Skills: Confidence and professionalism when dealing with clients.
• Strong Technical Ability: Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and taxation.
• Supervision & Delegation: Ability to manage and oversee the work of junior staff, delegate tasks appropriately, and ensure deadlines are met.

The salary band for this Business Services Manager role of £50,000 - £65,000 has been set by Fletcher George as a guide and will be based on post qualification experience.

Next steps - please apply to this Business Services Manager role and we will aim to reply to all suitable applicants within 48 hours. Fletcher George is an inclusive Surrey based financial recruiter welcoming all applications relevant to the role. We are committed to attracting a diverse pool of applicants and to assist talent to find career opportunities in which they can thrive.

We are an accountancy and finance recruitment agency acting as an Employment Agency.

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