Business Services Manager

Founded in 2001 by Andy Moore, Moore Scarrott is an innovative and agile firm of Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisors with three offices across the Southwest, and a national client presence from Cornwall to Scotland. Nationally recognised as experts in the Veterinary, Rural, and Healthcare sectors, we represent a wide range of owner managed businesses.

Founded in 2001 by Andy Moore, Moore Scarrott is an innovative and agile firm of Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisors with three offices across the Southwest, and a national client presence from Cornwall to Scotland. Nationally recognised as experts in the Veterinary, Rural, and Healthcare sectors, we represent a wide range of owner managed businesses.

Working alongside the commercial accountant team consisting of trainee, qualified, and senior accountants, you will be responsible for managing your own client portfolio - Conducting client work in a variety of areas within accounting, tax, and commercial/business advice, as well as liaising with new and existing partners and clients to drive company growth and develop the commercial team client portfolio.

This role is suited to someone who is fully qualified or in the final stages of their ACA/ACCA qualification, with a keen eye for detail, strong technical expertise, and the ability to build trusted client relationships.

Due to our continued success and growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, motivated, and dynamic qualified accountant to join us as a Manager within our Commercial Team.

• Manage the day to day needs of your own client portfolio, including being the first point of contact and, when necessary, attending meetings.
• Plan, carry out, and review client work in a variety of areas within accounting, tax, and commercial/business advice.
• Handle client queries and proactively advise them on a wide range of financial and commercial matters.
• Share in staff management and development responsibilities for the junior members of the team.
• Deliver excellent client service.
• Organise your own time and workload efficiently.
• Carry out adhoc exercises such as investigations, due diligence, and financial projections.
• Take an active role in practice and staff development.

Currently hold, or be working towards, a relevant recognised professional accounting qualification, preferably ACA or ACCA (or equivalent).

• Prior experience using accountancy software such as Sage and Xero.
• Comfortable and confident networking with new and existing partners and clients.
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly when required.
• Ability to use initiative to drive company and individual performance.
• Passion to develop and progress professionally.
• Be a departmental leader who supports and encourages their team to succeed.
• Minimum of 2-3 years post qualification practice experience.
• Prior supervisory or managerial experience, ideally within a financial or accountancy environment.
• A high standard of ethics, both professional and personal.
• Keen to work in an individual performance driven business (and be awarded accordingly).
• Able to work well in a successful and busy team.
• Good organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Moore Scarrott believes in a culture where strong performance is recognised and rewarded, and as such, reviews the performance and salaries every 12 months.

In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer a range of other benefits depending on your role.

• Free parking
• Private Medical Insurance
• Fully supported CPD tailored to the needs of your role.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flu Vaccines
• Regular Social events
• Free eye tests
• Paid Sick Leave
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Payment of professional memberships