Business Solutions Manager (0485)

PKF is the 12th largest accountancy brand and the 12th largest audit practice in the UK. We are also an active member of PKF Global, an international network of legally independent accounting firms that gives us an on the ground presence in 150 countries around the world with access to more than 20,000 people across 440 offices globally.

We provide a full range of audit, accountancy, tax and advisory services, and are experts at simplifying complexity. We are particularly well-known for working with complex clients with challenging issues in fast-moving and highly technical areas, such as the insurance industry, the global capital markets and the not for profit sector. Our aim is to understand people, the organisations they run, and what matters to them, so we can simplify complexity and help them achieve their ambitions.

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The Business Solutions team provides a range of accounting, advisory and compliance services. We will support businesses with their day to day finance functions and provide a scalable and flexible solutions to fit their needs, create clarity in complex situations and continue to adapt so that we can progress with them.

We provide as much or as little as the client requires to complement or run a fully outsourced solution and are guided on the level of service support required.

The majority of our solutions are cloud-based, enabling real time information and allowing our clients to have remote access and visibility of data. Our team recognises the importance of careful coordination to ensure an efficient, quality service.

The team works with a variety of clients across many sectors with varying regulatory and reporting requirements, and we have specialist knowledge of a range of industries – from financial services, renewable energy, technology, professional practices and hospitality.

You'll gain a deeper insight into the businesses we work for, and as your experience grows, so will your opportunities.

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The Business Solutions team is a growing Division, offering room for career progression.  The successful candidate will have 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

Portfolio 
•    Control of a portfolio of clients, ensuring all reporting & payment deadlines are met.
•    Full review of management accounts, VAT returns and financial statements. 
•    Liaising and responding effectively to reporting or ad hoc technical queries from clients
•    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 
•    Demonstrate sound knowledge and undertake proactive technical research
•    Identify and implement enhancements to systems and controls to improve efficiencies
•    Sound knowledge of the benefits/differences of accounting softwares  and accounting packages on the market and 

Staff supervision and control of work
•    Regular scheduling of work plans for staff to ensure resources are fully and efficiently utilised
•    Delegate down responsibilities as much as possible. 
•    Supervision and provision of guidance to staff 
•    Complete appraisal documents and provide feedback/coaching for staff 

Clients and relationships 
•    Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and clients.
•    Organise and attend regular client meetings
•    Understanding client environment, systems, business, and risk factors
•    Understand the Service Level Agreement and contracted scope of work in place 
•    On boarding new clients, ensuring smooth transition and set up
•    Liaising with other departments as needed. E.g. Payroll, VAT, Corporation tax, Auditors etc
•    Attend networking events to build and develop contacts

Departmental performance

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

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•    ACCA/ACA qualified 
•    Previous supervisory/managerial experience, reporting directly to director/partner and supervising a team
•    Ability to manage variety of tasks and deadlines, good time management and able to work under pressure 
•    Good attention to detail
•    Very strong communication skills and confident when dealing with clients
•    Forward thinking, demonstrating confidence to move forward with an idea
•    Demonstrate good problem solving and analytical skills
•    An enthusiastic, smart-working individual with a "can do" attitude 
•    A willingness to learn and grow within a commercial environment where client care is the primary focus
•    Excellent Software knowledge required for Xero, Dext
•    Software experience with Sage, QuickBooks, CaseWare advantageous

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