Crowe Watson Recruitment
Business Services Manager
Business Services Manager at Crowe Watson Recruitment, based in Trowbridge, South West England, paying £60,000 - £70,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Trowbridge, South West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Accountant
About 35% above the going rate for accountant
Reference 57544041
About the role
If you are a Business Services professional ready to take the next step into management, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. Our client, a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Trowbridge, offers flexible working, a company pension, and much more. They are now looking for a Business Services Manager to lead their team and play a central part in the firm’s continued growth. You will manage a varied Business Services portfolio, support your team to deliver an outstanding client experience, and work alongside the wider partner group in a friendly Wiltshire office.
Crowe Watson Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of this highly regarded Trowbridge practice. As a specialist accountancy practice recruiter with a reputation for a personal, honest and genuinely helpful approach, we work closely with both our clients and candidates to make sure every move is the right one. This is an excellent chance to join a supportive, forward thinking firm that invests in its people and encourages long term career development.
What is the day-to-day of the role:
- Manage and develop a team of Business Services staff
- Oversee the preparation and review of statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
- Act as a key point of contact for a varied portfolio of clients
- Support the partners with client advisory work and business development
- Review workloads, deadlines and quality standards across the team
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Previous experience working within a UK Practice environment
- ACA, ACCA, ICAS or equivalent qualification, or QBE
- Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and compliance work
- Proven ability to lead, coach and motivate a team
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
Benefits:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Company pension
- Long term career development
- Supportive, forward thinking firm that invests in its people
You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency, references to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.
Reference: 57544041 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 21 Dec 2026 · Listed via Crowe Watson Recruitment
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