Business Solutions Manager

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Overview

Introduction to the Firm
PKF is the 12th largest accountancy brand and the 12th largest audit practice in the UK. We are part of PKF Global, a network with a presence in 150 countries and access to more than 20,000 people across 440 offices worldwide. We provide audit, accountancy, tax and advisory services and specialise in simplifying complexity, particularly with complex clients in fast-moving, highly technical areas such as insurance, global capital markets and not-for-profit sectors. Our aim is to understand people, the organisations they run, and what matters to them, so we can help them achieve their ambitions.

The Business Solutions division provides accounting, advisory and compliance services to support businesses with day-to-day finance functions, offering scalable and flexible solutions to fit client needs, create clarity in complex situations and adapt as required. Most solutions are cloud-based to enable real-time information and remote access to data.

This team works with a variety of clients across sectors with varying regulatory and reporting requirements, and has specialist knowledge across industries including financial services, renewable energy, technology, professional practices and hospitality. You will gain deeper insight into the businesses we work for, and, as your experience grows, so will your opportunities.

Responsibilities

The Business Solutions team is growing, with room for career progression. The successful candidate will manage their own portfolio of clients, covering a range of industries and service offerings from management accounts and VAT to statutory financial statements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Control of a portfolio of clients, ensuring all reporting and payment deadlines are met.
• Full review of management accounts, VAT returns and financial statements.
• Liaising with clients and responding to reporting or ad hoc technical queries.
• Ensuring technical accuracy of all work performed.

Technical skills

• Review of reports for clients when required (e.g. budgets, cash flow statements, FCA returns).
• Thorough understanding of VAT reporting requirements.
• Undertake proactive technical research and apply knowledge to client work.
• Identify and implement enhancements to systems and controls to improve efficiencies.
• Sound knowledge of accounting software and packages; familiarity with Xero, Dext, Sage, QuickBooks, CaseWare is advantageous.

Staff supervision and control of work

• Regular scheduling of work plans for staff to ensure resources are fully and efficiently utilised.
• Delegate responsibilities where appropriate and supervise staff, providing guidance.
• Complete appraisal documents and provide feedback and coaching for staff.

Clients and relationships

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, supervisors and clients.
• Organise and attend regular client meetings.
• Understand client environments, systems, business and risk factors.
• Understand the Service Level Agreement and contracted scope of work.
• Onboard new clients, ensuring smooth transition and setup.
• Coordinate with other departments as needed (e.g. Payroll, VAT, Corporation tax, Auditors).
• Attend networking events to build and develop contacts.

Departmental performance

• Budget, WIP and billing control and management.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects in the team.
• Attend and contribute to manager and director meetings.
• Reporting to Management and Heads of Department as required.

Person Specification

• ACCA/ACA qualified.
• Previous supervisory/managerial experience, reporting to director/partner and supervising a team.
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks and deadlines, good time management, and ability to work under pressure.
• Good attention to detail and very strong communication skills with clients.
• Forward thinking with confidence to move ideas forward; good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Enthusiastic, smart-working individual with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn and grow in a commercial environment focused on client care.
• Excellent software knowledge required for Xero, Dext; experience with Sage, QuickBooks, CaseWare is advantageous.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
• Industries: Accounting

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