Accounts and Business Services Manager

A leading accountancy firm is experiencing continued growth and is looking to recruit an Accounts and Business Services Manager to join its established team in Ipswich.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts and Business Services Manager to take ownership of a client portfolio while contributing to commercial performance, team development and the continued growth of the firm. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and genuine career progression.

The Role

As an Accounts and Business Services Manager, you will manage a portfolio of SME, owner-managed and private clients, acting as a key point of contact while overseeing the delivery of high-quality accounting and business services.

Key responsibilities will include:

Owning and managing a portfolio of clients, taking responsibility for service delivery and client relationships.
Overseeing your team’s portfolios and contributing to workflow and resource planning.
Delivering agreed revenue and profitability targets.
Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships and identifying opportunities to support their wider needs.
Providing technical oversight and guidance to ensure work is delivered accurately and efficiently.
Developing, coaching and inspiring team members, supporting the firm’s wider people strategy.
Contributing to smarter ways of working and improvements in client service and team performance. 

Benefits

Competitive salary, regularly benchmarked against the market
Hybrid and flexible working options
Holiday buy and sell scheme
24/7 GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
Optional private medical, dental, health assessment and health cash plan benefits
Life assurance and additional financial protection benefits
Travel insurance, Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
Technology and wider lifestyle benefits
Employee wellbeing support
Enhanced family leave
Excellent training, development and career progression opportunities 

The firm provides structured career pathways, training and mentoring to support progression at every stage.

If you are an Accounts and Business Services Manager looking for your next career move in Ipswich, this role offers the opportunity to develop your client, commercial and leadership experience within a leading accountancy firm.

About You

The successful Accounts and Business Services Manager will have previous experience within an accountancy practice, with strong technical knowledge and experience managing a client portfolio.

You will be commercially minded, client-focused and confident managing relationships, financial targets and team responsibilities. Applications from ambitious Assistant Managers ready to step into a broader managerial role will also be considered
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed