Corporate Services Manager

Corporate Services Manager - 13 Partner Firm - Bury St Edmunds

Are you an experienced Corporate Services Manager who thrives on leading client portfolios, strengthening relationships, and spotting opportunities to drive growth If you're ready to make an impact in a growing Bury St Edmunds practice, this could be your next big step.

Our client is a well-established, reputable firm of chartered accountants in Bury St Edmunds, known for delivering high-quality audit, tax and advisory services. With a strong regional presence and a client-focused, partner-led approach, they are recognised for professionalism, reliability and long-standing relationships.

Corporate Services Manager responsibilities will include:

• Manage a portfolio of corporate clients, delivering timely, high-quality audit, accounting and compliance services.
• Oversee audit assignments from planning to completion, including reviewing files, managing budgets, and finalising work for Partner review.
• Handle complex accounting tasks such as consolidations, company secretarial responsibilities, and preparing client budgets and billing.
• Maintain up-to-date audit technical knowledge and contribute to the firm's Audit Working Group.
• Build strong client relationships, identify additional service opportunities, support marketing activities, and represent the firm at networking events.
• Lead, mentor, train and review work of junior staff, ensuring quality standards, effective communication, and ongoing development.
• Manage performance processes including appraisals, holiday/sickness monitoring, and fostering a positive, motivated team culture.
• Support Partners as needed, complete administrative tasks, attend manager meetings, and demonstrate strong time-management and ability to work under pressure.

As a Corporate Services Manager you will be/have:

• ACA or ACCA Qualified
• Over 3 years' post-qualified experience
• Experienced in managing a portfolio of audit and accounts clients
• Demonstrate the ability to manage and develop a team of staff

In return, as a Corporate Services Manager, you will receive:

• Generous annual leave
• We support your continued development including attending training courses, webinars, leadership, management development and continuing professional development programmes
• Flexible working is encouraged and regularly reviewed
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Life assurance
• Paid study leave

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