Business Services & Outsourcing Manager

• Lead the accounts and financial reporting service line for a portfolio of audited clients
• Deliver an efficient process from start to finish
• Build strong working relationships with clients and internal teams
• Manage working capital
• Complete technical reviews of FRS 102, FRS 101, and consolidated IFRS statutory accounts
• Support the wider BS&O team with technical queries and research complex areas
• Find solutions to complex technical issues
• Coach and develop team members
• Oversee Mid-Market added-value technical projects, including FRS 102 to IFRS conversion
• Contribute to the go-to-market strategy for Mid-Market businesses
• Grow the accounts and financial reporting offering and client base
• Help shape the future of the company and support innovation

Requirements

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualified
• Experience in a senior role delivering financial reporting advisory services, preparing statutory accounts, or providing audit support to complex organisations
• Strong project and time management skills
• Track record of overseeing a diverse client portfolio and meeting tight deadlines
• Demonstrated business development capability, with the ability to identify opportunities and convert them into successful engagements
• Well-versed in FRS 102 and IFRS reporting frameworks
• Knowledge of technical areas such as accounting for long-term contracts, share-based payments, and group reconstructions
• Ability to build strong client relationships and deliver an outstanding client experience
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• Collaborative approach with clients and the wider BS&O team
• Hunger for continuous improvement and curiosity for finding the best way of doing things

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting and advisory services, with a strong focus on FRS 102 and IFRS frameworks. Proven ability to manage client relationships, deliver projects efficiently, and drive business development in the Mid-Market sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• ACA/ACCA Qualified
• Financial Reporting Advisory Services
• FRS 102 and IFRS Expertise
• Project Management Skills
• Business Development Capability

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Reporting
• Statutory Accounts Preparation
• Technical Reviews
• Accounting for Long-Term Contracts
• Share-Based Payments
• Group Reconstructions
• FRS 102 to IFRS Conversion
• Client Portfolio Management
• Audit Support
• Complex Technical Issue Resolution

Soft Skills

• Strong Client Relationships
• Communication Skills
• Collaborative Approach
• Coaching and Development
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

• ACA
• ACCA

Industry Keywords

• Financial Reporting Frameworks
• Mid-Market Businesses
• Technical Queries
• Go-To-Market Strategy
• Innovation in Financial Services