Business Services Manager

Business Services Manager

Location: Hybrid Working - Cardiff CF10
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hour week (Flexitime)

Salary: £50,000 - £58,000

About BKL

BKL is a Top 40 accountancy and advisory business supporting a diverse client base, from entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals to ambitious owner managed businesses and multinational groups. With a legacy spanning over 130 years, we've evolved into a modern, purpose driven business that balances profit with impact. We are proud to be a certified B Corp and serve clients locally and internationally with cutting edge expertise and a personal touch.

Your Opportunity

The Manager will lead the delivery of ABS services, ensuring all work meets required standards and statutory obligations. They will manage our first ABS Pod in Cardiff, hold overall accountability for pod performance, develop the team, and act as the main point of contact for clients, providing high level advice and strategic guidance.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Review complex management accounts.
• Review and oversee complex VAT returns, including cross border transactions and partial exemption calculations.
• Deal with larger entities that are audited.
• Ensure all necessary year end adjustments are made before statutory accounts are prepared.
• Manage cross department relationships with the ABS, Audit and Personal Tax Teams.
• Manage a team acting as a finance function for several businesses, overseeing all processes.
• Manage relationships with overseas parent companies and subsidiary entities.
• Review statutory accounts when required.
• Manage a varied portfolio of clients, ensuring deadlines are met and relationships developed.
• Manage staff workload and assist with portfolio management.
• Ensure each client receives bespoke service, reviewing procedures regularly.
• Ensure trainees are challenged and receive continuous development and regular feedback.
• Support the Business Services Director with client management, Xero subscriptions and ad hoc tasks.
• Identify opportunities for new services and cross selling.
• Review current procedures and streamline processes without sacrificing service quality.

You'll Be Ideal for This Role If You Have

• Qualified accountant ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Excellent knowledge of Xero and Sage.
• Excellent knowledge of VAT rules and cloud accounting software and accounting standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Statutory accounts experience preferred.
• Regular dealings with HMRC.
• Understanding of postponed VAT accounting.
• Keeping up to date with VAT and accounting changes (e.g., FRS 102 regarding Revenue and Leases).
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
• Approachable with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to lead by example.
• Proactive with good problem solving skills.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance, including mental health cover, hospital treatment and 24/7 GP access.
• Health Cash Plans covering dental, optical, physiotherapy and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Pension scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Cashback & savings portal with discounts at high street and online retailers.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme with roadside support and servicing.
• Free Mortgage Advice.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Enhanced Family Leave.
• Holiday entitlement which increases with promotion.

Development & Growth

• Clear development pathways and progression frameworks.
• Professional qualification support, including study time and funding.
• Internal mentoring, coaching and buddying schemes.
• Leadership development programmes.
• Regular check ins and performance conversations driven by your goals.

Compliance & Equal Opportunities

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, you will be required to undertake GDPR training. BKL is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates eligible to work in the UK.

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