Business Servcies Manager

Company: Hays
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Location: Edinburgh
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead high-quality accounting and advisory services for a diverse client portfolio. You will manage financial statements, management accounts, and VAT returns while offering strategic guidance to improve client performance. You’ll balance technical work with client relationship management and team leadership. The position offers scope to tailor responsibilities to your strengths within a supportive, development‑driven firm. You’ll join a collaborative culture that values growth and real impact.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive salary package
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • buy or sell up to 5 days
  • agile working with core hours 10:00–14:00
  • two home-working days per week
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of accounting and advisory services for client portfolio
  • Oversee preparation of financial statements, management accounts, and VAT returns
  • Provide strategic advice to improve client performance
  • Manage client relationships and account teams
  • Lead and develop the team, tailoring responsibilities to strengths and ambitions

Key requirements

  • ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
  • strong experience in general practice or business services
  • solid understanding of accounting standards
  • excellent communication skills
  • proactive problem‑solving
  • experience managing a team and building client relationships
  • ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment
  • communication
  • proactive problem solving
  • team leadership
  • accounting standards knowledge
  • financial statements preparation
  • management accounts

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Posted: October 3rd, 2026