Business Services Accounts Manager – Cambridge

About the role

We are a well‑established chartered accountancy practice in Cambridge seeking an experienced Business Services Accounts Manager. The role will own a diverse client portfolio and lead the delivery of statutory accounts, management reporting and advisory services. You will work closely with senior leadership and manage both UK‑based and offshore accounting teams.

Key responsibilities

• Take full ownership of a mixed client portfolio.
• Deliver statutory accounts, management accounts and advisory services.
• Review statutory accounts under FRS 105 and FRS 102 (Section 1A).
• Oversee preparation and review of corporate tax computations and returns.
• Provide input on tax planning and tax‑efficient remuneration strategies.
• Review VAT returns and bookkeeping prepared by junior staff.
• Supervise UK and offshore accounting teams.
• Manage client onboarding across Xero, Sage and IRIS.
• Deliver training and support to clients and internal teams.
• Monitor work‑in‑progress, billing, profitability and charge‑out rates.
• Support workflow management and departmental deadline tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement of systems, processes and service delivery.

Required profile

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Minimum 4 years UK practice experience.
• Proven experience managing a client portfolio.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and corporate tax.
• Experience with cloud accounting software (Xero, Sage, IRIS).
• Familiarity with IRIS and CCH (CCH AP and CCH Corporation Tax desirable).
• Excellent leadership and team‑management skills, including remote/offshore teams.
• Strong communication and analytical abilities.

Required skills

• Xero
• Sage
• IRIS
• CCH AP
• CCH Corporation Tax
• FRS 105
• FRS 102 (Section 1A)
• Corporate tax software

What we offer

• Competitive salary £50,000‑£65,000 per year.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Strong training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive, high‑retention team culture.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision‑making.
• Real progression opportunities within a growing firm.