Average Business Manager salary in Central London

Are you a Business Services Manager (or Senior Manager), fully ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 3 - 4 years PQE, looking to upgrade to a modern and entrepreneurial West End based accountancy practice based in an easily accessible location? Are you looking to work for a medium size and rapidly growing firm which is one of the main firms in London that works with high profile Media, Entertainment, Film & TV clients (both corporate and HNW individuals)? Are you looking for a role which is mainly statutory accounts, tax and advisory based, that will also involve managing a portfolio of clients and being their main point of contact, managing workflow, managing staff, reviewing work and assisting with new business development? If so, this growing accountancy practice firm based in a prime location in Zone 1 Central London is looking to recruit an ACA or ACCA qualified Business Services Manager or Business Services Senior Manager due to impressive growth over the last few years and winning new clients from larger firms. Your role will be varied and will include: managing your own portfolio of clients (including a mixture of corporate clients and individuals), reporting directly to Partner level, liaising directly with all clients, preparing statutory accounts from start to finish under both FRS 102 and FRS 105, corporation tax returns and offering clients advise how to improve their business. You will also get the chance to work on various advisory and ad hoc client projects, as well as staff management duties and reviewing work. The role will mainly be review based but could include some hands on work for larger and more complex assignments. You will work in a newly created role (due to massive growth over the last few years) that will provide you with many opportunities in the future including the chance to be promoted to a higher level in a short space of time. No experience of the client base is necessary although a strong interest in working with creative, media and Film & TV clients is essential. To be considered for this newly created role (March 2025) you will be a qualified ACCA or ACA with at least 3 to 4 years PQE and currently working for a UK based practice firm with experience of the above duties and operating at Manager or Senior Manager level. You will either be working for a small or medium sized firm and looking to step up to a role with more responsibility and better progression or you will already be working for a large practice and are looking to work in a more friendly firm with a better work life balance and faster progression. Experience of a wide range of software packages would be an advantage but training will be provided if necessary. You must now be looking to upgrade to an entrepreneurial and modern boutique West End based accountancy firm which is one of the main firms in London which works with high profile Media, Entertainment, Creative, Film & TV clients. They offer hybrid working - 4 days in the office and 1 day from home plus flexi start / finish times. The atmosphere is casual, relaxed and friendly. This growing accountancy firm has a great reputation for being a friendly and supportive place to work and providing their staff with challenging and varied roles. The firm has a real family feel, with a very low staff turnover and staff always have successful long term careers at the firm. You will work in a friendly and growing team, and you can expect to work on an interesting array of clients from a wide range of creative industries. The firm is growing at a rapid rate due to many new business wins from larger accountancy firms. Overall this is a unique opportunity for a good quality Business Services Manager or Business Services Senior Manager from a practice background to join a good quality, niche and modern accountancy firm based in a West End location and carry out a high profile statutory accounts based role with great variety and genuine progression to a higher level in the future.

Our client is a leading telecoms provider offering high-quality Managed Network and IT Services. The business specialises in delivering rapid and reliable connectivity solutions through their own engineers and infrastructure, ensuring superior SLA’s and always-on services. With operations across the UK, they offer services including fibre and RF connectivity, Unified Communications, Cyber Security, and Cloud Services. We are now looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to join their expert team in a fast-growing, successful and dynamic environment. Senior Business Development Manager - Managed Network & IT Services Central London (Aldwych) - hybrid remote role working from home 3 days per week. £60-70K basic with double OTE, and excellent benefits package including a guaranteed bonus structure for first six months. To be successful in this role: You will be a confident and senior Business Development Manager, with a proven track record in telecoms sales, ideally from companies like Vodafone, COLT, or similar. Other requirements for this role include: Strong experience in selling Managed Network and IT Services, including fibre, RF, UC, and cybersecurity solutionsDeep knowledge of the London telecoms market and key industry playersAbility to prospect and generate leads through direct outreach, networking, and relationship buildingStrong understanding of enterprise-level salesSelf-starter with a structured and methodical sales approach (e.g., MEDDIC, Challenger, SPIN, TAS, or SNAP methodologies)Strong negotiation skills with experience selling at C-suite levelA stable career history - no job hoppersExcellent communication and presentation skills Position summary: Our client is a highly reputable telecoms company with a strong presence in London and other major UK cities providing high-margin products with a compelling USP. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing team as one of four sales professionals, replacing a high-performing individual who has been promoted internally. If you are a high-performing telecoms sales professional looking for a new challenge with excellent earning potential, apply today! Job role and responsibilities: As a Senior Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for selling Managed Network and IT Services, with a strong focus on fibre and RF connectivity solutions. This is a predominantly new business role targeting London-based businesses, particularly those in pre-connected buildings, short-term lease offices, and multi-site enterprises. Additional responsibilities for this role include: Drive new business sales within pre-connected buildings and off-net opportunities in key UK cities, primarily LondonDevelop and maintain a strong pipeline by proactively generating leads through networking, outbound sales, and direct client engagementPromote the company's unique RF connectivity solutions, which enable businesses to get connected within 7-10 days, ideal for companies relocating on short noticeBuild relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders across various industriesWork closely with SDR’s to ensure effective prospecting and engagement of potential clientsCollaborate with account management to ensure seamless handovers and long-term customer satisfactionAchieve an annual target of £650K in revenueProvide detailed sales forecasts and pipeline management reportsRepresent the company at industry events and networking opportunities

Our client is a global leader providing businesses and government bodies with in-depth analysis on global economics, market trends, politics, and strategic decision-making. Their subscription-based intelligence services are widely used across government departments and academia, with contracts typically ranging from £20-50K but with ambitions to push six-figure deals. Following a major contract win with the Department of Defence last year, we are now looking for a Strategic Business Development Manager to join their expanding government-focused sales team. Strategic Business Development Manager (Government) London (Charing Cross) - hybrid role working from home 2-3 days per week. £100K basic plus bonuses (£180K+ OTE) and excellent benefits package. To be successful in this role: You will be a confident and Strategic Business Development Manager with proven success in selling business intelligence, SaaS, subscriptions, or technology solutions to senior executives within the government or academic sectors. Other requirements for this role include: Strong background in enterprise-level sales, capable of handling complex dealsExceptional networking skills, able to penetrate target organisations and engage key decision-makersHighly driven, methodical, and strategic in sales approach, with a logical, process-oriented mindsetExperience with Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and sales automation toolsExcellent presentation and communication skills, able to articulate value propositions effectivelyExperience in publishing/media sales is not essential and candidates from different sectors with knowledge of government frameworks and procurement processes are encouraged to apply Position summary: Our client is looking for a high-impact, Strategic Business Development Manager to focus on expanding the company’s footprint in the UK and EU government sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity for a sales professional who is on the rise in their career and eager to take on a role with significant responsibility and potential for high earnings. Job role and responsibilities: As a Strategic Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for winning new business, managing tendering opportunities, and leveraging government frameworks to secure high-value contracts. The role involves selling enterprise-level subscriptions to government departments and academic institutions. Key responsibilities for this role include: Drive new business sales and increase deal sizes beyond the current £20-50K rangeYearly target of £450KDevelop and execute a structured sales methodology (eg Challenger, MEDDIC etc) to identify, qualify, and close high-value opportunitiesProactively generate leads through outbound efforts, networking, LinkedIn outreach, and eventsNavigate government procurement frameworks and tendering processesManage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to closing contractsWork closely with the international team to maximise sales opportunitiesIdentify dormant accounts and re-engage them for potential salesProvide detailed sales forecasting, pipeline management, and performance reporting