Business services is a wide area which involves advising businesses on a range of financial and non-financial issues, and performing a range of accounting services allowing businesses to increase focus on areas which add more commercial value.

Business services work typically involves undertaking and advising on:

• Financial systems and controls
• Preparation of statutory and management accounts
• Management systems
• Cost reduction programmes
• Business planning
• Remuneration structuring
• Cash flow planning and forecasting
• VAT returns
• Company payroll
• Company secretarial responsibilities

Is it for you?
Business services provides an excellent foundation in business, accounting and finance. It is also a discipline where you can develop wide exposure across businesses and sectors, or more specific expertise in certain areas.

Career Prospects
Specialising in business services offers challenging and rewarding career prospects. The skills needed are essential to the smooth running of any business, and the breadth of exposure across different businesses and sectors provides an excellent platform for a wide range of career choices, both in practice and industry.