Accounts Manager / Business Services Manager
other jobs Clark Wood - Public Practice & Tax Recruiters
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- England,South East,East Sussex,Brighton and Hove
- Full Time, Permanent
- £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
Job Description:
Accounts Manager / Senior Business Services Manager
Brighton | 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
*The successful candidate will have 5+ years’ post-qualification experience and strong technical exposure, including:
*Preparation of consolidated accounts
*Defined benefit pension scheme accounting and disclosures
*Tax-advantaged share schemes (e.g. EMI)
*Venture capital schemes (EIS/SEIS)
*R&D and Creative Industries tax relief claims
*Corporation tax compliance and advisory
*Broad knowledge of accounting and tax legislation
About You
*ACA or ACCA qualified
*Proven leadership and people management skills
*Confident communicator with strong client-facing ability
*Commercially minded with a practical approach to advice
*High attention to detail and commitment to technical excellence
*Proactive, motivated, and keen to add value beyond compliance
For more information on this role please contact Will Langdon at Clark Wood – /
#CWWL
Brighton | 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
*The successful candidate will have 5+ years’ post-qualification experience and strong technical exposure, including:
*Preparation of consolidated accounts
*Defined benefit pension scheme accounting and disclosures
*Tax-advantaged share schemes (e.g. EMI)
*Venture capital schemes (EIS/SEIS)
*R&D and Creative Industries tax relief claims
*Corporation tax compliance and advisory
*Broad knowledge of accounting and tax legislation
About You
*ACA or ACCA qualified
*Proven leadership and people management skills
*Confident communicator with strong client-facing ability
*Commercially minded with a practical approach to advice
*High attention to detail and commitment to technical excellence
*Proactive, motivated, and keen to add value beyond compliance
For more information on this role please contact Will Langdon at Clark Wood – /
#CWWL
Job number 3367673
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Company Details:
Clark Wood - Public Practice & Tax Recruiters
Company size: 5–9 employees
Industry: Accountancy (Qualified)
Clark Wood is a specialist Recruitment Consultancy servicing the Public Practice & Tax sectors operating throughout the United Kingdom. Our core clien...