Business Services Manager

Client Manager Business Services Brighton Accountancy Practice

Are you an ACA/ACCA-qualified accountant looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking and modern accountancy practice?

Our client, a dynamic and expanding firm with a reputation for client-focused advisory, is seeking a Client Manager to join their Business Services team based in Brighton . This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and articulate professional who thrives on helping clients grow and improve their business performance.

• A collaborative, people-first culture where your ideas and input are valued

• Agile working hours and hybrid working arrangements

• Paid overtime or TOIL options

• Generous benefits including additional holiday purchase scheme, health and wellbeing initiatives, and lifestyle discounts

• A relaxed dress code and a vibrant central Brighton location

You ll be managing a mixed portfolio of growing businesses, working closely with clients to deliver insightful advice and practical solutions. Alongside portfolio management, you ll play a key role in mentoring and developing juniors, contributing to one-off project work, and supporting senior leadership with client service and business development activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing and reviewing accounts, VAT returns, and other assignments across a diverse client base

• Advising clients on best practice and identifying growth opportunities

• Ensuring all client deadlines are met and work is delivered to a high standard

• Assisting in raising fee notes and managing WIP

• Line management of Trainees and Seniors, including mentoring and performance development

• Attending client meetings (both virtual and in-person), and occasionally networking or meeting prospective clients

• ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 2 years PQE in an accountancy practice

• Confident communicator with a genuine interest in helping clients succeed

• Strong knowledge of cloud-based software and general accounting systems

• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with ease

• Experience in training or developing team members is desirable

• Proactive, organised, and self-motivated

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the variety of practice work but is also looking to step into a more client-facing and developmental leadership role within a firm that s committed to employee growth and work-life balance.