Manager - Real Estate & Construction outsourcing in London

Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients’ affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they’re experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details – all in one straightforward package.

When you join them, you’ll work on some of the world’s most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic team, manage a diverse client portfolio and work closely with Directors and Partners to deliver exceptional advisory and compliance services. You’ll take ownership of complex assignments, provide insightful financial and commercial guidance, and ensure high-quality outputs across management accounts, VAT, and financial reporting.

With strong technical expertise, you’ll mentor junior team members, review their work, and help shape their development while continuously identifying opportunities to add value for clients. You will play a key part in understanding how clients operate, analysing their finance processes, interpreting financial and non-financial trends, and turning these into clear, meaningful insights. You’ll support clients in making smarter decisions, improving their systems and controls, and navigating the regulatory landscape in the UK.

Alongside this, you’ll manage budgets, build strong relationships, lead client meetings with confidence, and spot opportunities for wider service offerings across the firm. This is a highly commercial and people-focused role where you’ll act as an ambassador for the firm, develop new business leads, and contribute to the growth of the department.

To thrive, you’ll bring proven experience in a similar managerial role, strong technical accounting knowledge, an understanding of cloud accounting systems, and the confidence to guide clients and develop your team. You’ll be adaptable, collaborative and proactive—someone who embraces change, thinks creatively, and enjoys helping clients and colleagues succeed.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) or equivalent experience
• Solid accountancy experience required
• Relevant experience, gained in a similar manager role - ideally from practice environment
• Have the ability to advise on and implement financial systems, processes and controls
• Full knowledge of compliance and take on procedures

You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand.

We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO.