Business Support Manager

Business Support Manager

Lead our Business Support team, driving HR, Finance, Marketing, and Compliance. Shape strategy, inspire growth, and make a real impact on the company’s success.

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for driving operational excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, this is your opportunity to take charge of the company’s central support services and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our business.

Streets is a leading and progressive accountancy practice with multiple business entities and approximately 33 offices across the UK. We are proud to offer a comprehensive range of professional services to a diverse client base, while maintaining a collaborative culture across our growing network.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Manage and motivate a multi-disciplinary team, embedding a culture of excellence and innovation.
• HR Partnership:
  Work closely with Directors and external HR consultants to deliver strategic HR initiatives, support line managers, and champion our values.
• Finance Oversight:
  Supervise finance operations, monitor KPIs, and provide insightful reporting to the Senior Management Team.
• Marketing Direction:
  Collaborate with marketing consultants and guide the Marketing & Admin Assistant to deliver impactful campaigns.
• Client
  
  Experience:
  
  Ensure new client enquiries are handled promptly and professionally, supporting growth and client satisfaction.
• Facilities & Compliance:
  Maintain a premium front-of-house experience, manage building maintenance, health & safety, and regulatory compliance.
• IT Coordination:
  Oversee technology needs, liaise with external providers, and drive improvements to streamline processes.
• People Development:
  Conduct performance reviews, create growth plans, and foster continuous learning within the team.
• Special Projects:
  Lead strategic initiatives and projects as directed by the Board.

• Proven experience managing central support or business services teams.
• HR knowledge (including basic employment law) and office administration expertise.
• Commercial acumen with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office and cloud-based systems.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise effectively, and make sound decisions.

• HR qualifications and/or experience in accountancy or professional services.

• Ability to build and sustain lasting client relationships, earning trust through professional expertise, personal service, and genuine care.
• Strategic mindset, continuously moving forward by challenging the norm and identifying smarter, more efficient ways to deliver value to clients.
• Strong sense of accountability, owning decisions and outcomes while setting high standards for self and team.
• Inclusive leadership style that fosters collaboration, encourages knowledge-sharing, and supports colleagues across teams and locations.
• Commitment to supporting growth, both by nurturing the development of junior team members and by pursuing their own professional growth.
• Proactive approach to managing complex workloads, with the ability to balance priorities, anticipate challenges, and deliver results under pressure.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to translate financial insights into clear, actionable advice for clients and stakeholders.
• Resilient and adaptable under change, maintaining a positive outlook and guiding others through challenges.
• Client-focused outlook, acting as a true partner and extension of the client’s team, invested in their success and long-term goals.

• Make a real impact:
  Enjoy a varied role where your decisions and leadership directly influence business performance and growth.
• Supportive leadership:
  Work alongside an experienced and collaborative senior team committed to your professional development and success.
• Client partnership:
  Adopt a client-focused approach, acting as a true partner and extension of their team, invested in their success and long-term goals.
• Holiday and Leave:
  Holiday allowance of 23 days…