Accounts Manager / Business Services Manager
Location: Brighton
Sector: Audit and Business Services, Cloud Accounting, Business Services, Accounts
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
Contact: Will Langdon
Contact email: will.langdon@clark-wood.co.uk
Contact phone: +44 (0) 1173 291051
Published: 1 day ago
Expiry date: 2026-03-13
Start date: 2026-01-30
Consultant: Will Langdon
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
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