Crowe Watson Recruitment
Business Services Assistant Manager
Business Services Assistant Manager at Crowe Watson Recruitment, based in Bristol, South West England, paying £44,000 - £54,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £44,000 - £54,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Bristol, South West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Finance & Accounting
16% below the typical rate for finance & accounting
Reference 57384528
About the role
Business Services Assistant Manager
£44,000 to £54,000 per annum (DOE) | Permanent, full time
Truro
A leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Truro is looking for an ACA or ACCA qualified Business Services Assistant Manager to review accounts assignments, manage client relationships and support the junior team.
Truro is the commercial heart of Cornwall, with a well established and diverse business community behind an interesting client base. The firm has a strong regional reputation, a clear pathway to Manager, and a quality of life outside work that's hard to match. Crowe Watson Recruitment has a track record of placing accountancy professionals across the South West.
What's the day to day of the role:
- Reviewing and managing accounts assignments across a varied client portfolio
- Acting as a key point of contact for clients and maintaining those relationships
- Supporting managers and partners on complex assignments and technical matters
- Overseeing workflow so assignments are delivered on time and to standard
- Supervising and coaching junior and semi senior members of the team
- Contributing to business development and identifying opportunities to add client value
Required skills and qualifications:
- ACA or ACCA qualified with a solid background in accounts preparation and review
- At least four years' experience within a UK Practice environment
- Proven experience managing client relationships and delivering to deadlines
- Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial reporting
- Confident client facing manner, with the ambition to progress into a management role
Benefits:
- Flexible working
- Company pension
- And much more!
You might not meet all the criteria, but if you're passionate about developing your career, we'd love to hear from you. Ref: CWK796. Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency; pay rates are indicative and salary depends on experience. We're unable to assist with sponsorship applications, so all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.
Apply now to be considered
Reference: 57384528 · Posted 5 hours ago · Closes 4 Nov 2026 · Listed via Crowe Watson Recruitment
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