Lochead Sandford Recruitment’s client, a leading independent CA Firm, have a vacancy for a high calibre Business Services Manager based in their Glasgow office.

This role will suit someone ideally professionally qualified CA/ACCA though individuals qualified by experience depending on their background, may also be considered, who can demonstrate a broad accounts/business  services  Practice background  with strong  managerial experience, dealing with staff, mentoring and reviewing work.

You will have worked in a busy  Accounts/Business Services department  within another UK Accountancy Firm  and will be responsible for  a portfolio of wide ranging clients, some law society experience would an advantage but not essential.

Reporting directly to Partners you will ensure the smooth running of the accounts/business services department, scheduling and allocating of  work, meeting deadlines,  preparing more complex accounts  within your own portfolio and reviewing accounts work of members of your team. You will be involved in both financial year end and management accounts work, along with cash flow projections, business plans and ad hoc business advisory work, so this role really offers excellent variety!

Use of various IT accounts systems is preferable such as Iris, Sage and Quickbooks as well as strong organisational and interpersonal skills.

This is a non-audit role offering an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded CA Firm with high quality, varied clients and ability to have good autonomy reporting direct to Partners.

In return our client offers an attractive salary package including pension for this key role.