Head of Business Services

Location: Wakefield

Salary: £70,000

Independent Accountancy Practice

An established independent accountancy practice in Wakefield is seeking a Business Services Manager to take ownership of a substantial client portfolio and lead a key function within the firm.

This is a leadership-facing role offering direct involvement in the development and direction of the business services team. It will suit an experienced Manager in a larger firm looking for broader responsibility and visibility, or a Senior Manager in a smaller practice seeking a more defined leadership position.

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• Manage a portfolio of non-audit clients with turnover up to £10m
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• Oversee delivery of statutory accounts, management accounts, and advisory work
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• Lead, structure, and develop a team of approximately 12 staff
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• Take ownership of the payroll function, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency
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• Act as the primary relationship lead for clients, providing commercially focused support
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• Work closely with partners on resourcing, workflow management, and service delivery standards
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• Contribute to operational and strategic decisions within the wider leadership team
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• ACA / ACCA qualified
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• Strong general practice background within business services (non-audit)
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• Experience managing a client portfolio and reviewing work to a high standard
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• Proven team leadership experience, ideally managing multiple levels of staff
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• Commercially aware with the confidence to engage SME clients directly
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• Exposure to payroll oversight or management is advantageous
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• £70,000 reflects a senior Manager / emerging leadership level within an independent firm
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• Offers broader scope and influence than equivalent roles in larger practices
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• Clear involvement in leadership decisions without the constraints of a highly layered structure
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• Suited to individuals seeking autonomy, accountability, and progression into senior leadership
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