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Job Title
Business Services Manager
Location
London
Salary
£58,000 - £70,000
A prominent accountancy firm is seeking a skilled Business Services Manager to join their dedicated team. The successful candidate will report directly to the department's senior management team, playing a key role in the operational and strategic management of the department.
The role involves overseeing the preparation and review of accounts, managing client relationships to resolve accounting issues, supervising qualified and non-qualified staff, and leading training initiatives. The Business Services Manager will handle a portfolio of clients, ensuring the delivery of management and year-end accounts, as well as providing ad hoc financial advisory services in collaboration with other departments.
Role Overview:
What you will be doing as a Business Services Manager:
- Oversee the preparation of unaudited financial statements based on clients' Management Information.
- Provide expert advice to clients on best practices and improvements within their accounting systems.
- Review the work of junior staff, ensuring quality standards are met before client presentation.
- Take the lead on specialist financial reporting tasks and projects as needed.
- Exhibit a comprehensive technical understanding of financial statement preparation under UK GAAP.
- Oversee the preparation of basic corporation tax computations, coordinating with the tax department for review.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of VAT and payroll tax issues, with the ability to identify and implement improvements in clients' financial records.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues through technical expertise, effective communication, and a personable approach.
- Lead training and development initiatives for junior staff, fostering growth and progression within the team.
What you'll need to succeed
- Relevant accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or international equivalent
- Experience in preparing and reviewing financial statements
- Ideally you will have managed juniors in a previous role
- Ability to work from home as well as the office
- Experience of working on a broad client portfolio
Why join this firm?
- Private medical insurance, cashback scheme for medical expenses, and life insurance
- Flexible working - 2/3 days a week in the office, the rest from home
- Clear progression to Senior Manager level
- Work in an established and growing team!
What next?
The client is keen to start interviewing in the very near future, so if you are interested, please send over your updated CV to
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