BK Plus Limited

Overview An opportunity has arisen at a dynamic expanding form of Accountants at the Cheltenham office on the outskirts of the town for a Senior Accountant Portfolio Manager. This challenging, demanding and exciting role would be an ideal opportunity for a Practice experienced qualified ACA/ACCA. The candidate should have experience across accounts, corporate tax and personal tax, charity accounts would be an advantage but not essential. This is a well rounded role offering a good mix of technical work and client exposure - ideal for someone who's confident working independently but still be within a team set-up. Responsibilities Preparing year-end accounts for a range of clients including limited companies, LLPs, sole traders, partnerships, pension schemes and charities in accordance with FRS102 and Charity SORP. Draft corporation tax returns and supporting computations Draft self assessment return and supporting computations Review the work of juniors, resolving technical queries, and ensuring files are ready for managerial review. Provide on the job training and mentoring to juniors and seniors. Review files of senior staff and finalise reporting packs Report directly to the partner A good working knowledge of, CCH Accounts & Taxation, Xero, SAGE 50, SAGE Business Cloud and Microsoft Office is preferable. Requirements You will possess good communication, administration and organisational skills, and you must be a flexible team player. In exchange, you will be offered a competitive salary, pension, life cover and a modern and pleasant working environment. Diversity & Inclusion at bk plus At bk plus, inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We have an authentic focus on inclusion, enabling our people to feel they can bring their whole self to work and ensuring everyone feels supported, respected and confident to make a valuable contribution to our company and to our clients.

Location: Head Office, Aldridge Department: Accounting & Business Support Overall Purpose We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Lead to join our team driving our national growth strategy! Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Office Partners and Marketing Team the successful applicant will ensure the firm has a data driven and proactive approach to winning new business across all service lines and regions. Brief Job Description You will be responsible for the full business development cycle, from lead origination through to client onboarding and oversee a growing team delivering consistent and measurable fee growth across bk plus. Duties will include but not be limited to: Lead the Business Development team (currently comprising of 2 team members, with scope to expand) Set clear individual and team objectives Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration and professional development within the team Develop and implement a national business development strategy Provide regular reporting on pipeline performance, conversion rates and fee growth outcomes Support the creation and enhancement of business development strategies, tools and technology platforms that drive sustainable national growth Collaborate with key stakeholders to design, implement, and assess campaigns, events, and initiatives that generate qualified new business opportunities. Manage and continuously improve the entire lead generation and onboarding process to enhance efficiency, ensure accountability and deliver an exceptional client experience Partner with key stakeholders nationwide to identify and pursue local growth opportunities Convert key prospects through tailored proposals, relationship management and structured follow ups Deliver annual new business fee growth targets Grow the in lead to client conversion rates Provide a measurable return on marketing and business development initiatives Requirements for the role Proven track record in business development within professional services, preferably within accountancy, legal, or financial advisory sectors. Demonstrable experience of managing and growing successful BD teams. Strong understanding of lead generation strategies, sales conversion, and client onboarding processes. Experience collaborating with marketing teams to deliver integrated growth campaigns and events. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence Partners and senior leaders. Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset and strong analytical capabilities. Confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively at all levels. Collaborative leader who can inspire and develop others. Highly organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities across a national remit. Diversity & Inclusion at bk plus At bk plus, inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We have an authentic focus on inclusion, enabling our people to feel they can bring their whole self to work and ensuring everyone feels supported, respected and confident to make a valuable contribution to our company and to our clients.