Business Services Director

Company: Crowe Watson Recruitment
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Location: Scarborough
Job Description:

Business Services Director

£75,000 to £105,000 per annum (DOE) Permanent, full time

Scarborough

A leading firm of Chartered Accountants in North Yorkshire is looking for an ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified Business Services Director to take strategic ownership of a substantial client portfolio and lead the business services team.

Scarborough may not be the first place that comes to mind for a Director appointment, but the firm’s position in the local and regional market makes this one worth considering, particularly for anyone after a different pace of life. The role carries real strategic influence alongside the partners.

What’s the day to day of the role:

  • Taking strategic ownership of a substantial client portfolio as trusted adviser to key clients
  • Leading and developing the business services team at all levels
  • Working closely with partners to shape the direction of the business services offering
  • Driving business development through proposals, networking and new opportunities
  • Overseeing the delivery of accounts and wider business advisory services
  • Contributing to the firm’s wider strategic planning and commercial success

Required skills and qualifications:

  • ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified with significant experience at director or senior manager level
  • At least eight years’ experience within a UK Practice environment
  • Proven track record of managing and growing a substantial client portfolio at senior level
  • Strong business development credentials, with the ability to convert new opportunities
  • Exceptional leadership and people management skills
  • Commercially astute and confident engaging at the highest levels with clients and stakeholders

Benefits:

  • Flexible working
  • Company pension
  • And much more!

You might not meet all the criteria, but if you’re passionate about developing your career, we’d love to hear from you. Ref: CWK802. Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency; pay rates are indicative and salary depends on experience. We’re unable to assist with sponsorship applications, so all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.

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Posted: October 3rd, 2026