Location
Worcester
Industry sector
Accounting, Finance
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
12/08/2026
Closing date
12/09/2026
Business Services Manager | Independent Firm of Accountants | Droitwich / Worcester
Are you an ambitious ACA or ACCA qualified accounting professional seeking a pivotal managerial role where your strategic input drives real client growth?
Would you thrive in an innovative, tech-forward firm that seamlessly combines traditional accounting excellence with modern business consultancy, all while offering genuine work-life balance and structured career progression?
About the Firm
This fast-growing Independent Firm of Accountants now operates with a team of over 150 employees across the Midlands. The practice acts as trusted business advisers, strategic partners, and problem solvers to a diverse portfolio of ambitious businesses, charities, and private clients. Renowned for delivering market-leading accountancy, audit, and tax services alongside specialist advisory in technology transformation, the firm offers a highly collaborative environment backed by continuous development and leadership support.
Responsibilities
As a Business Services Manager you will:
Manage a varied client portfolio, acting as the key point of contact and providing commercially focused advice.
Review statutory accounts, corporation tax calculations, and personal tax returns prepared by the team.
Coordinate bookkeeping, VAT, and management accounting services while maintaining exceptional compliance standards.
Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Assistant Managers, Seniors, Associates, and Trainees to support their technical development.
Oversee portfolio profitability, managing WIP, billing, fee proposals, and new client onboarding.
Identify advisory and cross-selling opportunities to support ongoing client success and firm growth.
What You+rsquo;ll Receive
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Flexible holiday purchase scheme
Hybrid working pattern (60% office-based)
Private medical health insurance
Life assurance
Group personal pension plan
Enhanced family pay (maternity, paternity, parental, and compassionate leave)
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