Opportunities at Partner level with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants do not come around often, and this one in Brighton is particularly compelling for any senior accountancy professional who is ready to take on a position of genuine influence and leadership within a highly regarded and ambitious practice. The firm offers flexible working, a company pension, and much more, and is looking for an individual who combines deep technical expertise with the commercial instincts and personal credibility that true partnership demands.

Crowe Watson Recruitment is one of very few specialist accountancy recruiters with the experience, network, and discretion to handle a senior appointment of this nature with the care it deserves. Senior searches require a different kind of recruitment conversation, one that goes well beyond CVs and job descriptions, and the Crowe Watson team is well practised in having those conversations with the seriousness and confidentiality that both candidates and clients expect at this level. If you are considering a move of this significance, Crowe Watson is the right partner to have alongside you.

Brighton is a vibrant and commercially diverse city with a thriving business community and a professional services sector that punches well above its weight for a city of its size. As Business Services Partner, you will take strategic ownership of a substantial and varied client portfolio, driving the growth and development of the business services offering whilst inspiring and leading a talented team of professionals around you. This is a role for someone with the gravitas to build and sustain senior client relationships, the commercial acumen to identify and convert new business opportunities, and the leadership capability to shape the culture and direction of a team in a firm with real ambition and a genuine commitment to its people. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.

Please note that Crowe Watson Recruitment is unable to assist with sponsorship applications; all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking strategic ownership of a varied and substantial client portfolio, acting as a trusted adviser to key clients across a range of business services matters
• Driving the growth and development of the business services offering, identifying opportunities to expand and enhance the firm's client base
• Leading, inspiring, and developing a high-performing team of business services professionals
• Playing a central role in business development activity, including proposals, networking, and cross-service collaboration
• Working closely with fellow partners to shape the strategic direction of the firm and contribute to its continued growth
• Ensuring the highest standards of service delivery, risk management, and technical quality across the team

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified with significant experience at director or partner level within a UK practice environment
• At least nine years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
• A proven track record of managing and growing a substantial client portfolio at senior level
• Strong business development credentials, with the ability to identify, pursue, and convert new opportunities
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with experience of inspiring and developing high-performing teams
• Commercially astute, strategically minded, and confident engaging at the highest levels with clients and stakeholders