Audit Assistant Manager at Top 10 Accounting Firms Your new company Hays is happy to be partnering with a well-established Top 10 accountancy and business advisory firm to find an Assistant Manager to join their Audit Team. With specialised sector knowledge, the audit team delivers high-quality, reliable audits that benefit the public interest and the broader economy. Joining their team offers support for professional growth and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, transparent reporting. Your new role Responsible for planning and completing audit assignments, ensuring audit files have appropriate and sufficient documentationPrepare statutory financial statements from client data and highlight high level risk areas or matters of concern to the Partner/ManagerPlanning the execution and finalisation of the audit assignments for Partner/Manager reviewBegin to take ownership of your own portfolio with support from your managerSupport in delivering revenue and profitability targetsBegin to develop long-term client relationships What you'll need to succeed The successful applicant will be: Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS or equivalentWorking knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirementsWorking knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and complianceExperience supervising and coaching junior members on client premises and in the officeExperience managing projects Please note that this role does not provide visa sponsorship What you'll get in return This firm provides a plethora of benefits including: Income Protection Life Assurance Private Medical Holiday - 25 and option to buy/sell holidays Group pension Bike to work Salary sacrifice for car arrangement Cinema club Travel insurance Gym discounts What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Audit Assistant Manager at Top 10 Accounting Firms Your new company Hays is happy to be partnering with a well-established Top 10 accountancy and business advisory firm to find an Assistant Manager to join their Audit Team. With specialised sector knowledge, the audit team delivers high-quality, reliable audits that benefit the public interest and the broader economy. Joining their team offers support for professional growth and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, transparent reporting. Your new role Responsible for planning and completing audit assignments, ensuring audit files have appropriate and sufficient documentationPrepare statutory financial statements from client data and highlight high level risk areas or matters of concern to the Partner/ManagerPlanning the execution and finalisation of the audit assignments for Partner/Manager reviewBegin to take ownership of your own portfolio with support from your managerSupport in delivering revenue and profitability targetsBegin to develop long-term client relationships What you'll need to succeed The successful applicant will be: Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS or equivalentWorking knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirementsWorking knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and complianceExperience supervising and coaching junior members on client premises and in the officeExperience managing projects Please note that this role does not provide visa sponsorship What you'll get in return This firm provides a plethora of benefits including: Income Protection Life Assurance Private Medical Holiday - 25 and option to buy/sell holidays Group pension Bike to work Salary sacrifice for car arrangement Cinema club Travel insurance Gym discounts What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Corporate Tax Reporting Assistant Manager (5061) Forvis Mazars is an engine for rapid and consistent career progression, offering individually designed career paths so you can grow within a culture that helps you pursue your interests. We match your changing needs with hybrid working, and help you explore your true potential in an environment where you belong . We work with diverse, prestigious clients across a range of sectors and geographies, giving you the opportunity to make an impact and continue to grow your skills for lifelong professional development. Are you looking to make an impact as a Corporate Tax Compliance (Reporting) Assistant Manager? Are you looking to join our successful and reputable tax practice? Are you looking to further your career with a top 10 global accounting and consulting firm? Then apply to the role today! Roles and responsibilities Building relationships with a portfolio of clients in our Privately Owned Business sector. Reviewing and approving corporation tax computations and tax accounting, as well as undertaking some tax assurance reviews. Negotiating and raising fees and being responsible for WIP management on your portfolio of clients. Proactively talking to clients about tax opportunities which may be relevant to them, and working with the tax partners, and wider tax team to deliver on such work. Skills, knowledge and Experience Extensive experience of working with a portfolio of clients to deliver on annual corporation tax reporting requirements. ATT (or equivalent) qualification Demonstrate broad and strong technical tax knowledge and experience. Broad experience of managing the financials on clients, delivering on budgets and negotiating fees with clients. This role is based out of our Birmingham offices and we welcome candidates looking for full or part-time employment About Forvis Mazars Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network. The network operates under a single brand worldwide, with just two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories. At Forvis Mazars, we celebrate individuality and thrive on teamwork. We give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential, further details can be found on our website. Documents FM - 5061 - CT Compliance Assistant Manager JD.pdf (135.11 KB)
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Corporate Tax Reporting Assistant Manager (5061) Forvis Mazars is an engine for rapid and consistent career progression, offering individually designed career paths so you can grow within a culture that helps you pursue your interests. We match your changing needs with hybrid working, and help you explore your true potential in an environment where you belong . We work with diverse, prestigious clients across a range of sectors and geographies, giving you the opportunity to make an impact and continue to grow your skills for lifelong professional development. Are you looking to make an impact as a Corporate Tax Compliance (Reporting) Assistant Manager? Are you looking to join our successful and reputable tax practice? Are you looking to further your career with a top 10 global accounting and consulting firm? Then apply to the role today! Roles and responsibilities Building relationships with a portfolio of clients in our Privately Owned Business sector. Reviewing and approving corporation tax computations and tax accounting, as well as undertaking some tax assurance reviews. Negotiating and raising fees and being responsible for WIP management on your portfolio of clients. Proactively talking to clients about tax opportunities which may be relevant to them, and working with the tax partners, and wider tax team to deliver on such work. Skills, knowledge and Experience Extensive experience of working with a portfolio of clients to deliver on annual corporation tax reporting requirements. ATT (or equivalent) qualification Demonstrate broad and strong technical tax knowledge and experience. Broad experience of managing the financials on clients, delivering on budgets and negotiating fees with clients. This role is based out of our Birmingham offices and we welcome candidates looking for full or part-time employment About Forvis Mazars Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network. The network operates under a single brand worldwide, with just two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories. At Forvis Mazars, we celebrate individuality and thrive on teamwork. We give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential, further details can be found on our website. Documents FM - 5061 - CT Compliance Assistant Manager JD.pdf (135.11 KB)
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll help you succeed An exciting opportunity for someone with a tax or accounting and R&D financials background andor technical or engineering background to work within BDO's Innovation & Technology Group based in Manchester. The firm's specialist Innovation & Technology Group, comprises engineers, software programmers and scientists as well as specialist finance professionals such as auditors and tax accountants all of whom are experienced in claiming R&D tax relief. The Innovation and Technology team provide the following services: Claiming R&D tax relief R&D Allowances (RDAs) Grants Patent Box International R&D relief The successful candidate will get the opportunity to work as part of the wider Tax team in a diverse team of highly successful tax and industry specialists. The team provides bespoke taxation services to its clients and deals with all queries from basic compliance through to high-level advisory work. It prepares tax returns and computations, carries out tax planning/consultancy work, and deals with HMRC, clients and third parties. The role and key responsibilities This is a client facing role where the AMManager will be working with clients in all sectors. A key aspect of this role is the ability to build rapport with the client, manage all aspects of the project and prepare and review the financial aspects of the claim from both a quality and ethical standpoint. In time we would also expect the successful candidate to review the technical elements of the R&D claim. You'll also be: Undertaking the financial assessment of claims and preparing the financial disclosure which will be submitted to HMRC Preparation and submission of the R&D Additional Information Form and Pre-Notifications Ensuring R&D claims meet the requirements of the relevant tax legislation and guidelines Liaison with our technical tax staff on the preparation of tax documents comprising these R&D claims for submission of claims to HMRC Supporting R&D Tax Relief claims in the event of HMRC R&D enquiries Continuously developing own knowledge and skills and to keep technical knowledge up to date You will be required to work closely with the senior financial and technical staff of our clients. You will also have extensive client communication. As well as working directly with existing clients, you will also be offered the chance to support business development opportunities and cross-sector R&D. Key Skills and Qualifications Needed When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. The candidate we are looking must have: A tax / accounting qualification(s) or technical qualifications Minimum 2 years R&D Tax experience. Strong numerical ability and excel skills. Displays attention to detail, accuracy first time, proven analytical skills as well as an interest in project and company finances, strong numerical ability and the application of tax treatment. Experience in efficiently managing a portfolio of work and managing multiple, sometimes conflicting deadlines. Ability to interact readily with other financial and technical professionals, have outstanding interpersonal skills and excel in eloquence and concise summary of information. Experience in working within a business unit with internal (and external) clients. Understanding of accounts and tax computations for the purposes of understanding the benefit to the client. High proactivity in the approach to new work opportunities, whilst being a team player and having an ability to work on own initiative. Ability to project a professional, credible, and trustworthy image and maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to travel to clients' premises for meetings and on-site reviews as well as other offices as needed. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. Rewards & Benefits We offer a wide range of core and voluntary benefits, with a few examples below. Health and Wellness Programmes We promote a positive working environment where our people can thrive. Pension Plan A Group Personal Pension Plan, with matched employer contributions. Private Medical Access to private medical treatment for you and your family. Income Protection Plan Provides a proportion of your basic salary if you suffer a loss of earnings because of illness or injury. Holidays Our holiday benefit enables you to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave. Bike to work scheme A convenient, environmentally friendly and tax-effective way to acquire a bike for travelling to and from work.
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We'll broaden your horizons We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll help you succeed An exciting opportunity for someone with a tax or accounting and R&D financials background andor technical or engineering background to work within BDO's Innovation & Technology Group based in Manchester. The firm's specialist Innovation & Technology Group, comprises engineers, software programmers and scientists as well as specialist finance professionals such as auditors and tax accountants all of whom are experienced in claiming R&D tax relief. The Innovation and Technology team provide the following services: Claiming R&D tax relief R&D Allowances (RDAs) Grants Patent Box International R&D relief The successful candidate will get the opportunity to work as part of the wider Tax team in a diverse team of highly successful tax and industry specialists. The team provides bespoke taxation services to its clients and deals with all queries from basic compliance through to high-level advisory work. It prepares tax returns and computations, carries out tax planning/consultancy work, and deals with HMRC, clients and third parties. The role and key responsibilities This is a client facing role where the AMManager will be working with clients in all sectors. A key aspect of this role is the ability to build rapport with the client, manage all aspects of the project and prepare and review the financial aspects of the claim from both a quality and ethical standpoint. In time we would also expect the successful candidate to review the technical elements of the R&D claim. You'll also be: Undertaking the financial assessment of claims and preparing the financial disclosure which will be submitted to HMRC Preparation and submission of the R&D Additional Information Form and Pre-Notifications Ensuring R&D claims meet the requirements of the relevant tax legislation and guidelines Liaison with our technical tax staff on the preparation of tax documents comprising these R&D claims for submission of claims to HMRC Supporting R&D Tax Relief claims in the event of HMRC R&D enquiries Continuously developing own knowledge and skills and to keep technical knowledge up to date You will be required to work closely with the senior financial and technical staff of our clients. You will also have extensive client communication. As well as working directly with existing clients, you will also be offered the chance to support business development opportunities and cross-sector R&D. Key Skills and Qualifications Needed When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. The candidate we are looking must have: A tax / accounting qualification(s) or technical qualifications Minimum 2 years R&D Tax experience. Strong numerical ability and excel skills. Displays attention to detail, accuracy first time, proven analytical skills as well as an interest in project and company finances, strong numerical ability and the application of tax treatment. Experience in efficiently managing a portfolio of work and managing multiple, sometimes conflicting deadlines. Ability to interact readily with other financial and technical professionals, have outstanding interpersonal skills and excel in eloquence and concise summary of information. Experience in working within a business unit with internal (and external) clients. Understanding of accounts and tax computations for the purposes of understanding the benefit to the client. High proactivity in the approach to new work opportunities, whilst being a team player and having an ability to work on own initiative. Ability to project a professional, credible, and trustworthy image and maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to travel to clients' premises for meetings and on-site reviews as well as other offices as needed. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. Rewards & Benefits We offer a wide range of core and voluntary benefits, with a few examples below. Health and Wellness Programmes We promote a positive working environment where our people can thrive. Pension Plan A Group Personal Pension Plan, with matched employer contributions. Private Medical Access to private medical treatment for you and your family. Income Protection Plan Provides a proportion of your basic salary if you suffer a loss of earnings because of illness or injury. Holidays Our holiday benefit enables you to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave. Bike to work scheme A convenient, environmentally friendly and tax-effective way to acquire a bike for travelling to and from work.
Join a top UK firm as Assistant Manager in Private Client Tax - hybrid, high-impact advisory role. Our Client is a dynamic and ambitious professional services firm, recognised as one of the UK's top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms. With a legacy dating back to 1881, they've built a reputation for helping individuals and businesses navigate complexity, unlock potential, and achieve extraordinary outcomes. Why This Role? This is more than just a tax role-it's a chance to work with some of the UK's most sophisticated private clients, including high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, international families, and landed estates. You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values insight, initiative, and impact. What You'll Be Doing As an Assistant Manager in the Private Client Tax Services team, you'll: Deliver bespoke tax advisory and compliance services to a diverse portfolio of clients. Build trusted relationships with clients and their advisors, attending meetings and contributing to strategic discussions. Identify tax planning opportunities and prepare high-quality reports and responses to complex queries. Support financial performance monitoring and ensure compliance with internal tax cycle procedures. Mentor junior team members and contribute to a high-performing, inclusive team culture. Engage in business development and local networking initiatives. What You'll Bring Experience in a professional services or accountancy firm, ideally within private client tax. Strong technical knowledge of personal tax compliance and advisory work. ACA, CTA, or equivalent qualification. Excellent communication skills and a client-centric mindset. A proactive, organised approach to managing deadlines and priorities. Desirable: Experience supervising junior colleagues. Exposure to international or complex tax planning scenarios. What's in It for You? Competitive salary and performance-based rewards Private medical insurance & life assurance Generous pension contributions Hybrid working model (3 days in-office) 25+ days holiday with the option to buy more Fully funded professional qualifications Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, and more A Culture That Values You Our client is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. With active employee networks and a strong focus on diversity, equity, and wellbeing, you'll be joining a firm that truly values individuality and ambition. If this opportunity aligns with your experience and you're open to exploring a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. You can apply directly, or for a confidential conversation, feel free to contact Lorna Pilling on . Please note: All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. #
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Join a top UK firm as Assistant Manager in Private Client Tax - hybrid, high-impact advisory role. Our Client is a dynamic and ambitious professional services firm, recognised as one of the UK's top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms. With a legacy dating back to 1881, they've built a reputation for helping individuals and businesses navigate complexity, unlock potential, and achieve extraordinary outcomes. Why This Role? This is more than just a tax role-it's a chance to work with some of the UK's most sophisticated private clients, including high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, international families, and landed estates. You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values insight, initiative, and impact. What You'll Be Doing As an Assistant Manager in the Private Client Tax Services team, you'll: Deliver bespoke tax advisory and compliance services to a diverse portfolio of clients. Build trusted relationships with clients and their advisors, attending meetings and contributing to strategic discussions. Identify tax planning opportunities and prepare high-quality reports and responses to complex queries. Support financial performance monitoring and ensure compliance with internal tax cycle procedures. Mentor junior team members and contribute to a high-performing, inclusive team culture. Engage in business development and local networking initiatives. What You'll Bring Experience in a professional services or accountancy firm, ideally within private client tax. Strong technical knowledge of personal tax compliance and advisory work. ACA, CTA, or equivalent qualification. Excellent communication skills and a client-centric mindset. A proactive, organised approach to managing deadlines and priorities. Desirable: Experience supervising junior colleagues. Exposure to international or complex tax planning scenarios. What's in It for You? Competitive salary and performance-based rewards Private medical insurance & life assurance Generous pension contributions Hybrid working model (3 days in-office) 25+ days holiday with the option to buy more Fully funded professional qualifications Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, and more A Culture That Values You Our client is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. With active employee networks and a strong focus on diversity, equity, and wellbeing, you'll be joining a firm that truly values individuality and ambition. If this opportunity aligns with your experience and you're open to exploring a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. You can apply directly, or for a confidential conversation, feel free to contact Lorna Pilling on . Please note: All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. #
Candidate Opportunity Briefing Document Role: Head of Procurement. Ford & Stanley Executive Search (Part of the Ford & Stanley Group) are a leading Executive search firm to the UK, North American and European Rail, Defence, Technology & Heavy Manufacturing industries. Our search directors, search consultants and research teams specialise in all horizontal functions of our clients' organisations with expertise spanning engineering, commercial, procurement, HR, IT, finance, HSQE, sales, projects, operations and c-suite. We are trusted by over 100 leading organisations when they seek to make a leadership appointment, be that a permanent appointment or interim solutions. We have been appointed by our client company on a retained search for a Head of Procurement. Below you will find a candidate opportunity briefing document developed from notes taken during the scoping meeting (Situational Discovery) held between the Head of Executive Search & Principal Consultant of Ford & Stanley Executive Search and the HR Business Partner & Resourcing Manager of the business. This brief is designed to give candidates a deeper insight into the opportunity inherent within the role, the challenges the role presents, and provide access to the detail that sits behind the job specification. Client Opportunity Statements: We are in a period of transition across the rail industry as a whole, our business is looking to embrace this change and work closely with our owning group on the challenges we may face across procurement over the coming months and years . The changes in the industry have meant we need to align from a procurement perspective. Bringing in a Head of Procurement that can deliver cost-savings and enhanced ROI across new and legacy contracts, whilst upskilling an established but uncertain team will be invaluable to ensuring that this progression is smooth . "Our new Head of Procurement will need to lead from the front, align the team and define what good looks like whilst working alongside the owning group to standardise processes and take us forward as a business . Challenges expected within the first 12 months include: There will need to be a recognition in the business that the industry is changing significantly and as such, the incoming Head of Procurement will need to effectively bring the team on a journey as the business evolves accordingly. The incoming Head of Procurement will need to challenge existing ways of working within the businesses, ensuring the what if mindset is present within the team. The successful Head of Procurement will be tasked with generating a culture that promotes collaboration and bring together differing perspectives. Key deliverables within the first 12 months include: Demonstrate a reduced reliance on subsidies. Owning the procurement strategy, whilst keeping a good eye on any duplication of efforts across the business, increasing alignment with the wider owning group. Strong leadership of the team to include a review of structure, skillsets and capability, complete with development plans across the board. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). Proven ability to operate at a senior leadership level within a similar environment. MCIPS. Demonstratable understanding of Procure to Pay P2P. Familiar and comfortable with large-scale commercial procurement processes. Strong negotiator with a track record of success in public sector procurement functions. Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) Stakeholder engagement & management. Professional gravitas Strong leadership skills. Comfortable with change, complete with a track record of taking teams on a journey . Desire and track record of leading from the front. Proven resilience. Working Arrangements & Location: Based out of the London office 3 days a week, with the flexibility of working remotely for the remaining 2 days of the week. Ford & Stanley Interview Process: 1st Stage: Candidate Discovery: An open, conversational and consultative discussion where interested candidates are assessed on their suitability for the role in the context of the above and challenged on how the opportunity lines up with their career aspirations, motivations, financial expectations and personal circumstances. 2nd Stage: The shortlist : Candidates are asked to reflect on the candidate discovery discussion, take time to reflect on the opportunity and undertake subsequent research on the client business, reporting back on their thoughts, questions and providing additional specific information on their suitability (if applicable). Final checks of role, package and logistical alignments made. Our Client Company s Process: 1st Stage interview: Face to Face Interview panel TBC. Final Stage interview: Face to Face Interview Panel TBC - Initial Discussion followed by a presentation. Good to know: The business is part of a wider owning group. It s important to note that in line with the ownership group, this individual will have a dotted line into the owning organisation. The business has gone through a huge period of change as the industry continues to develop. The role has come about due to the previous incumbent moving on from the business. The role reports directly into the Financial Director of the business. There is a team of 8 in total within the team that are spread across a deputy, senior leads for direct and indirect procurement. The position is a critical hire for the business and requires adaptability and understanding of ongoing change within the industry. The incoming Head of Procurement will be working closely with the wider team, owning group and HRBPs. The business operates very lean; therefore, the role will be required to embrace a hands-on, fast-paced team. The business's key and top priorities include Improving Safety and security, Development and training of employees, reducing energy use and supporting local communities. Key Responsibilities of the newly appointed Head of Procurement: Leadership and Strategy: Leading a team of 8 people at various levels, the new Head of Procurement will have to align and liaise with the wider owning group, create parity with process and feed this into the team. Being a doer and leading from the front, they will be responsible for the development of people in the team, upskilling whilst championing governance across all stakeholders. Commercial and Operational Oversight: Overseeing daily operations within the procurement function, understand, champion and own contractual efficiencies and relay this ethos within the team, aligning to the wider owning group understanding and ensuring cost savings are met, less reliance on subsidies and ensuring contracts for new products and contracts are bringing in the best ROI. Stakeholder Engagement: Building on the team s culture, ensuring that everyone aligns, having some uncertainty with changes to the industry, whilst working closely with the wider owning group to be able to build relationships across the board, including into the C-Suite. Financial Management: No direct financial management required; however, the need to manage new and legacy contracts. Ensure the business and wider owning group are getting the greatest return on investments. Team Leadership: Leading the procurement team, managing 8 people in a changing environment, with a lot of industry changes and challenges. Building a strong team ethos and a one team approach that can challenge the norm, whilst leading from the front in a very lean team and business. Budget: Low: £80,000/Mid: £87,500/High: £95,000 DOE Supporting benefits Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme EV Free Rail Travel Private Healthcare 25 days holiday + Statutory bank holidays. Pension: Final Salary Pension Scheme Executive Search Delivery Team: Billy Jackson Principal Consultant: Client & Search Management & Advisory. Sean Kerry Managing Consultant: Shortlisting, Networking, Research, Search, Longlisting, Interviews, Data & Market Intel, Offer Negotiation. Ralitsa Kuzeva Executive Assistant: Diary Management, Coordination, Candidate Experience. About Ford & Stanley Executive Search: Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search . click apply for full job details
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Candidate Opportunity Briefing Document Role: Head of Procurement. Ford & Stanley Executive Search (Part of the Ford & Stanley Group) are a leading Executive search firm to the UK, North American and European Rail, Defence, Technology & Heavy Manufacturing industries. Our search directors, search consultants and research teams specialise in all horizontal functions of our clients' organisations with expertise spanning engineering, commercial, procurement, HR, IT, finance, HSQE, sales, projects, operations and c-suite. We are trusted by over 100 leading organisations when they seek to make a leadership appointment, be that a permanent appointment or interim solutions. We have been appointed by our client company on a retained search for a Head of Procurement. Below you will find a candidate opportunity briefing document developed from notes taken during the scoping meeting (Situational Discovery) held between the Head of Executive Search & Principal Consultant of Ford & Stanley Executive Search and the HR Business Partner & Resourcing Manager of the business. This brief is designed to give candidates a deeper insight into the opportunity inherent within the role, the challenges the role presents, and provide access to the detail that sits behind the job specification. Client Opportunity Statements: We are in a period of transition across the rail industry as a whole, our business is looking to embrace this change and work closely with our owning group on the challenges we may face across procurement over the coming months and years . The changes in the industry have meant we need to align from a procurement perspective. Bringing in a Head of Procurement that can deliver cost-savings and enhanced ROI across new and legacy contracts, whilst upskilling an established but uncertain team will be invaluable to ensuring that this progression is smooth . "Our new Head of Procurement will need to lead from the front, align the team and define what good looks like whilst working alongside the owning group to standardise processes and take us forward as a business . Challenges expected within the first 12 months include: There will need to be a recognition in the business that the industry is changing significantly and as such, the incoming Head of Procurement will need to effectively bring the team on a journey as the business evolves accordingly. The incoming Head of Procurement will need to challenge existing ways of working within the businesses, ensuring the what if mindset is present within the team. The successful Head of Procurement will be tasked with generating a culture that promotes collaboration and bring together differing perspectives. Key deliverables within the first 12 months include: Demonstrate a reduced reliance on subsidies. Owning the procurement strategy, whilst keeping a good eye on any duplication of efforts across the business, increasing alignment with the wider owning group. Strong leadership of the team to include a review of structure, skillsets and capability, complete with development plans across the board. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). Proven ability to operate at a senior leadership level within a similar environment. MCIPS. Demonstratable understanding of Procure to Pay P2P. Familiar and comfortable with large-scale commercial procurement processes. Strong negotiator with a track record of success in public sector procurement functions. Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) Stakeholder engagement & management. Professional gravitas Strong leadership skills. Comfortable with change, complete with a track record of taking teams on a journey . Desire and track record of leading from the front. Proven resilience. Working Arrangements & Location: Based out of the London office 3 days a week, with the flexibility of working remotely for the remaining 2 days of the week. Ford & Stanley Interview Process: 1st Stage: Candidate Discovery: An open, conversational and consultative discussion where interested candidates are assessed on their suitability for the role in the context of the above and challenged on how the opportunity lines up with their career aspirations, motivations, financial expectations and personal circumstances. 2nd Stage: The shortlist : Candidates are asked to reflect on the candidate discovery discussion, take time to reflect on the opportunity and undertake subsequent research on the client business, reporting back on their thoughts, questions and providing additional specific information on their suitability (if applicable). Final checks of role, package and logistical alignments made. Our Client Company s Process: 1st Stage interview: Face to Face Interview panel TBC. Final Stage interview: Face to Face Interview Panel TBC - Initial Discussion followed by a presentation. Good to know: The business is part of a wider owning group. It s important to note that in line with the ownership group, this individual will have a dotted line into the owning organisation. The business has gone through a huge period of change as the industry continues to develop. The role has come about due to the previous incumbent moving on from the business. The role reports directly into the Financial Director of the business. There is a team of 8 in total within the team that are spread across a deputy, senior leads for direct and indirect procurement. The position is a critical hire for the business and requires adaptability and understanding of ongoing change within the industry. The incoming Head of Procurement will be working closely with the wider team, owning group and HRBPs. The business operates very lean; therefore, the role will be required to embrace a hands-on, fast-paced team. The business's key and top priorities include Improving Safety and security, Development and training of employees, reducing energy use and supporting local communities. Key Responsibilities of the newly appointed Head of Procurement: Leadership and Strategy: Leading a team of 8 people at various levels, the new Head of Procurement will have to align and liaise with the wider owning group, create parity with process and feed this into the team. Being a doer and leading from the front, they will be responsible for the development of people in the team, upskilling whilst championing governance across all stakeholders. Commercial and Operational Oversight: Overseeing daily operations within the procurement function, understand, champion and own contractual efficiencies and relay this ethos within the team, aligning to the wider owning group understanding and ensuring cost savings are met, less reliance on subsidies and ensuring contracts for new products and contracts are bringing in the best ROI. Stakeholder Engagement: Building on the team s culture, ensuring that everyone aligns, having some uncertainty with changes to the industry, whilst working closely with the wider owning group to be able to build relationships across the board, including into the C-Suite. Financial Management: No direct financial management required; however, the need to manage new and legacy contracts. Ensure the business and wider owning group are getting the greatest return on investments. Team Leadership: Leading the procurement team, managing 8 people in a changing environment, with a lot of industry changes and challenges. Building a strong team ethos and a one team approach that can challenge the norm, whilst leading from the front in a very lean team and business. Budget: Low: £80,000/Mid: £87,500/High: £95,000 DOE Supporting benefits Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme EV Free Rail Travel Private Healthcare 25 days holiday + Statutory bank holidays. Pension: Final Salary Pension Scheme Executive Search Delivery Team: Billy Jackson Principal Consultant: Client & Search Management & Advisory. Sean Kerry Managing Consultant: Shortlisting, Networking, Research, Search, Longlisting, Interviews, Data & Market Intel, Offer Negotiation. Ralitsa Kuzeva Executive Assistant: Diary Management, Coordination, Candidate Experience. About Ford & Stanley Executive Search: Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search . click apply for full job details
Practice-based opportunities across North Yorkshire - bookkeeping, accounts prep and audit Your new company A rapidly expanding Top 20 firm who are a modern, forward-looking Practice, who aim to transform the future of business advice. Your new role Our client is looking for agile, ambitious, audit and accounts professionals to be part of their exciting, growing team in North Yorkshire.They have an interesting, private business client base which requires partnership and advisory services.Your role will be varied and will include; delivering high-quality audit and advisory services, leading the preparation and review of accounts for diverse clients, mentoring junior colleagues and driving excellence across the team.Depending on your background you may be involved in:- BOOKKEEPING: Daily "on-site" bookkeeping for clients Build strong lasting relationships with a large variety of clients Implementing Xero for clients Completion of accurate and timely management information Assisting in the production of monthly accounts and reports Reconciliation balance sheet and P&L accounts Preparation and posting journals for payroll, prepayments, accruals, fixed assets etc Bank reconciliations Preparation of weekly and monthly supplier payments Accounts payable with expenses and credit cards Accounts receivable and credit control Making our clients' lives easier and helping their businesses thrive SEMI SENIOR / ASSISTANT MANAGER This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a diverse portfolio of clients, providing high-quality accounting and advisory services while supporting the wider team in achieving business goals. Oversee and review the preparation of statutory and management accounts for a range of clients across various sectors. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Provide hands-on support and advice to clients on financial reporting, tax compliance, and other business matters. Assist in managing client relationships, identifying opportunities for added value services. Mentor and develop junior team members, ensuring their growth and adherence to best practices. What you'll need to succeed Current practice-based experience Ideally qualified or studying towards your AAT, ACCA or ACA (OR QUALIFIED BY EXPERIENCE) This could be in any of the following areas; bookkeeping, accounts prep or audit Strong knowledge of accounting standards and regulations Strong IT skills Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships Candidates at all levels will be considered due to the expanding nature of this multi-site practice Ideally, you will have access to your own transport. What you'll get in return • Company Pension Scheme • 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays (business closes between Christmas & New Year) • Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority • Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum • Life Assurance x4 annual salary • Enhanced family leave policies • Enhanced Company Sick Pay • Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential • Corporate Discounts Platform • Flexible benefits Platform What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Practice-based opportunities across North Yorkshire - bookkeeping, accounts prep and audit Your new company A rapidly expanding Top 20 firm who are a modern, forward-looking Practice, who aim to transform the future of business advice. Your new role Our client is looking for agile, ambitious, audit and accounts professionals to be part of their exciting, growing team in North Yorkshire.They have an interesting, private business client base which requires partnership and advisory services.Your role will be varied and will include; delivering high-quality audit and advisory services, leading the preparation and review of accounts for diverse clients, mentoring junior colleagues and driving excellence across the team.Depending on your background you may be involved in:- BOOKKEEPING: Daily "on-site" bookkeeping for clients Build strong lasting relationships with a large variety of clients Implementing Xero for clients Completion of accurate and timely management information Assisting in the production of monthly accounts and reports Reconciliation balance sheet and P&L accounts Preparation and posting journals for payroll, prepayments, accruals, fixed assets etc Bank reconciliations Preparation of weekly and monthly supplier payments Accounts payable with expenses and credit cards Accounts receivable and credit control Making our clients' lives easier and helping their businesses thrive SEMI SENIOR / ASSISTANT MANAGER This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a diverse portfolio of clients, providing high-quality accounting and advisory services while supporting the wider team in achieving business goals. Oversee and review the preparation of statutory and management accounts for a range of clients across various sectors. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Provide hands-on support and advice to clients on financial reporting, tax compliance, and other business matters. Assist in managing client relationships, identifying opportunities for added value services. Mentor and develop junior team members, ensuring their growth and adherence to best practices. What you'll need to succeed Current practice-based experience Ideally qualified or studying towards your AAT, ACCA or ACA (OR QUALIFIED BY EXPERIENCE) This could be in any of the following areas; bookkeeping, accounts prep or audit Strong knowledge of accounting standards and regulations Strong IT skills Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships Candidates at all levels will be considered due to the expanding nature of this multi-site practice Ideally, you will have access to your own transport. What you'll get in return • Company Pension Scheme • 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays (business closes between Christmas & New Year) • Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority • Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum • Life Assurance x4 annual salary • Enhanced family leave policies • Enhanced Company Sick Pay • Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential • Corporate Discounts Platform • Flexible benefits Platform What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #
Tax role specialising in Advisory and Transactions - Norwich-based Tax Assistant Manager / Manager / Senior Manager About the OpportunityA highly respected national advisory firm is seeking a talented tax professional to join their growing East of England team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and commercially astute individual to support tax services across diverse business units, with a particular focus on transactional work. Key Responsibilities Provide tax compliance and advisory services across a variety of specialist teams, including corporate finance, forensic services, financial advisory and general practice.Plays a critical role in tax transactional services, including advising on the sale of businesses, private equity transactions, and employee ownership schemes.Advise on employee incentive schemes (e.g., EMI, growth shares), with tax valuation experience considered an asset.Support the delivery of expert forensic reports, including clear analysis of complex tax matters.Contribute to tax due diligence as part of financial reviews for lenders and buyers.Deliver tax advisory and compliance services for both personal and corporate clients. Inheritance tax and trust knowledge are a bonus.Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders, reporting to a Tax Director and local Partner group. What We're Looking ForACA / ACCA / CTA part-qualified, fully qualified, or equivalent.Exceptional technical and organisational skills, capable of managing multiple concurrent projects.An adaptable team player who thrives working across disciplines in a collaborative, client-focused environment. Culture & ValuesThis firm prides itself on delivering straightforward, pragmatic and confident advice to its wide-ranging client base-from owner-managed businesses to multinational organisations. They foster a professional yet approachable culture, invested in long-term relationships and practical outcomes. Sustainability & DevelopmentThe business is deeply committed to sustainability, inclusivity and long-term career development. Employees benefit from learning and growth programmes designed to help each individual reach their potential. Salary and rewardsCompetitive salary and benefits package along with ongoing support and training #
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Tax role specialising in Advisory and Transactions - Norwich-based Tax Assistant Manager / Manager / Senior Manager About the OpportunityA highly respected national advisory firm is seeking a talented tax professional to join their growing East of England team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and commercially astute individual to support tax services across diverse business units, with a particular focus on transactional work. Key Responsibilities Provide tax compliance and advisory services across a variety of specialist teams, including corporate finance, forensic services, financial advisory and general practice.Plays a critical role in tax transactional services, including advising on the sale of businesses, private equity transactions, and employee ownership schemes.Advise on employee incentive schemes (e.g., EMI, growth shares), with tax valuation experience considered an asset.Support the delivery of expert forensic reports, including clear analysis of complex tax matters.Contribute to tax due diligence as part of financial reviews for lenders and buyers.Deliver tax advisory and compliance services for both personal and corporate clients. Inheritance tax and trust knowledge are a bonus.Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders, reporting to a Tax Director and local Partner group. What We're Looking ForACA / ACCA / CTA part-qualified, fully qualified, or equivalent.Exceptional technical and organisational skills, capable of managing multiple concurrent projects.An adaptable team player who thrives working across disciplines in a collaborative, client-focused environment. Culture & ValuesThis firm prides itself on delivering straightforward, pragmatic and confident advice to its wide-ranging client base-from owner-managed businesses to multinational organisations. They foster a professional yet approachable culture, invested in long-term relationships and practical outcomes. Sustainability & DevelopmentThe business is deeply committed to sustainability, inclusivity and long-term career development. Employees benefit from learning and growth programmes designed to help each individual reach their potential. Salary and rewardsCompetitive salary and benefits package along with ongoing support and training #
Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. We are ready to hire a number of Assistant Project Manager's to join our growing Environmental Project Management team to play a key role in Multi-Disciplinary environmental projects, support the Project Manager and Technical Lead to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget. You will work on a diverse and exciting range of environmentally lead projects across the UK in both the public and private sectors. We deliver environmental work for clients including High Speed 2, Homes England, UK Defence, Heathrow, Bristol Airport, Flotation Energy, Rampion Wind Farm, Orsted Hornsea Three Wind Farm, National Grid and EDF Energy as examples. A little more about your role You will: Support the development of project proposals including determining project requirements, scope, resources, programme, and cost estimates (budgets) for project delivery. Assist the Project Manager in developing project management documentation including project management plans, cost estimates and forecasts, risk registers, project schedules and stakeholder registers. Coordinate the monitoring and update of project schedules and progress against milestones. Prepare health and safety information for site visits and seek necessary internal approvals. Schedule meetings, take minutes and track actions. Undertake information management activities via industry used Common Date Environments such as SharePoint and ProjectWise. Work with multi-disciplinary environmental project teams consisting of technical;/professional staff and suppliers. Assist in the administration of supplier contracts. YOUR TEAM We are a friendly team that support each other to develop our skills and grow our network in the business. You will undertake a variety of tasks and will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career. We work collaboratively with colleagues from technical specialists across the wider WSP to provide our clients with the best expertise to deliver a wide range of projects. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate An interest or experience in the environment and or land based sustainable development, a can-do attitude and a hunger to develop your career. Strong levels of communication (both in person and through digital channels) Problem solving skills and great attention to detail Collaboration and determination Degree in a relevant discipline (such as environment, project or construction management, engineering, science, building or quantity surveying) or a combination of relevant project management experience and qualifications. Project experience, with a preference for a background in environment or sustainability sectors. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity. Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. We are ready to hire a number of Assistant Project Manager's to join our growing Environmental Project Management team to play a key role in Multi-Disciplinary environmental projects, support the Project Manager and Technical Lead to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget. You will work on a diverse and exciting range of environmentally lead projects across the UK in both the public and private sectors. We deliver environmental work for clients including High Speed 2, Homes England, UK Defence, Heathrow, Bristol Airport, Flotation Energy, Rampion Wind Farm, Orsted Hornsea Three Wind Farm, National Grid and EDF Energy as examples. A little more about your role You will: Support the development of project proposals including determining project requirements, scope, resources, programme, and cost estimates (budgets) for project delivery. Assist the Project Manager in developing project management documentation including project management plans, cost estimates and forecasts, risk registers, project schedules and stakeholder registers. Coordinate the monitoring and update of project schedules and progress against milestones. Prepare health and safety information for site visits and seek necessary internal approvals. Schedule meetings, take minutes and track actions. Undertake information management activities via industry used Common Date Environments such as SharePoint and ProjectWise. Work with multi-disciplinary environmental project teams consisting of technical;/professional staff and suppliers. Assist in the administration of supplier contracts. YOUR TEAM We are a friendly team that support each other to develop our skills and grow our network in the business. You will undertake a variety of tasks and will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career. We work collaboratively with colleagues from technical specialists across the wider WSP to provide our clients with the best expertise to deliver a wide range of projects. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate An interest or experience in the environment and or land based sustainable development, a can-do attitude and a hunger to develop your career. Strong levels of communication (both in person and through digital channels) Problem solving skills and great attention to detail Collaboration and determination Degree in a relevant discipline (such as environment, project or construction management, engineering, science, building or quantity surveying) or a combination of relevant project management experience and qualifications. Project experience, with a preference for a background in environment or sustainability sectors. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity. Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Privately Owned Business - Assistant Manager (4861) At Forvis Mazars, we're agile enough to embrace change and deliver impact. This means we encourage people to feel empowered to be part of the future direction of the firm. We're constantly improving the way we work, so that we enhance the solutions we offer. So, you'll have a big say in the way your role and your team works. About the team Our Audit team here at Forvis Mazars specialises in delivering high quality services to our clients. The Privately-Owned Business are a significant proportion of our client base, not just in the UK, but globally. You will have the opportunity to work with a prestigious list of SME/Privately Owned Business clients widening your exposure to different aspects of this service line. At Forvis Mazars you will be able to bring your authentic self to work. We will support you with your career progression, work life balance and wellbeing. About the role As an Audit Assistant Manager, you will lead multiple audit engagements, overseeing and developing junior staff. You will work closely with clients and be committed to providing an exceptional service. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of stakeholder relationships at audited entities and can expect to work with senior level staff. You will work closely with Senior leaders upto Partner level What are we looking for? ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification. Several years of experience of leading external audits from planning through to completion. Relevant privately owned business sector audit experience. Up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS. Experience of managing, training and coaching audit trainees. About Forvis Mazars Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network. The network operates under a single brand worldwide, with just two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories. Both member firms share a commitment to providing an unmatched client experience, delivering audit & assurance, tax and advisory services around the world. Together, our strategic vision strives to move our clients, people, industry and communities forward. Through our reach and areas of expertise, we help organisations respond to emerging sustainability issues in the global marketplace including human rights, climate change, environmental impacts and culture. We are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action. At Forvis Mazars, we empower our people and celebrate individuality. We thrive on teamwork and are agile. We have bold foresight and give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and have a deeper understanding, to help make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential. Our Poole office, located in Merck House, is set in the beautiful south coast town known for having the largest natural harbour in Europe. Established in 1986, our team supports businesses across the South Coast with deep local expertise. Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond is fully supported to be their unique self. To read more about our approach click here Our aim is to make the recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible - please contact us to discuss any changes you may require so we can work with you to support you throughout your application. Visit to learn more. Documents FM - POB AM - JD.pdf (107.64 KB)
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Privately Owned Business - Assistant Manager (4861) At Forvis Mazars, we're agile enough to embrace change and deliver impact. This means we encourage people to feel empowered to be part of the future direction of the firm. We're constantly improving the way we work, so that we enhance the solutions we offer. So, you'll have a big say in the way your role and your team works. About the team Our Audit team here at Forvis Mazars specialises in delivering high quality services to our clients. The Privately-Owned Business are a significant proportion of our client base, not just in the UK, but globally. You will have the opportunity to work with a prestigious list of SME/Privately Owned Business clients widening your exposure to different aspects of this service line. At Forvis Mazars you will be able to bring your authentic self to work. We will support you with your career progression, work life balance and wellbeing. About the role As an Audit Assistant Manager, you will lead multiple audit engagements, overseeing and developing junior staff. You will work closely with clients and be committed to providing an exceptional service. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of stakeholder relationships at audited entities and can expect to work with senior level staff. You will work closely with Senior leaders upto Partner level What are we looking for? ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification. Several years of experience of leading external audits from planning through to completion. Relevant privately owned business sector audit experience. Up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS. Experience of managing, training and coaching audit trainees. About Forvis Mazars Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network. The network operates under a single brand worldwide, with just two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories. Both member firms share a commitment to providing an unmatched client experience, delivering audit & assurance, tax and advisory services around the world. Together, our strategic vision strives to move our clients, people, industry and communities forward. Through our reach and areas of expertise, we help organisations respond to emerging sustainability issues in the global marketplace including human rights, climate change, environmental impacts and culture. We are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action. At Forvis Mazars, we empower our people and celebrate individuality. We thrive on teamwork and are agile. We have bold foresight and give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and have a deeper understanding, to help make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential. Our Poole office, located in Merck House, is set in the beautiful south coast town known for having the largest natural harbour in Europe. Established in 1986, our team supports businesses across the South Coast with deep local expertise. Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond is fully supported to be their unique self. To read more about our approach click here Our aim is to make the recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible - please contact us to discuss any changes you may require so we can work with you to support you throughout your application. Visit to learn more. Documents FM - POB AM - JD.pdf (107.64 KB)
Estates Support Officer London (with agile/hybrid working options and travel to all our client's sites) The Organisation Our client manages green spaces across London. They are now looking for an Estates Support Officer to join them on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week. The Benefits - Salary of £33,666 - £38,000 per annum, depending on experience - 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays - Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution) - Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan - Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders - Learning and development opportunities - Cycle to work scheme - Offices in a beautiful location This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented estates or finance administrator to join our client's dedicated organisation. You'll gain unparalleled insight into the workings of a nationally treasured estate, building meaningful connections with a range of stakeholders while supporting property transactions across some of London's most iconic and historic green spaces. What's more, you will also benefit from a collaborative working environment with access to excellent learning and development opportunities designed to help you flourish in your career. The Role As an Estates Support Officer, you will maintain and co-ordinate the day-to-day administrative and financial operations that support the management of our client's diverse and high-profile property portfolio. Specifically, you will help keep the estates database accurate and up to date, managing the Estates mailbox as the first point of contact for property-related enquiries, and providing vital support to Estate Managers in the co-ordination of leases, licences and financial procedures. In addition, you'll monitor and report on workflow progression, oversee rent collection and financial commitments, and work closely with the Finance team to support invoicing processes and annual reporting requirements. Additionally, you will: - Co-ordinate documentation and track compliance with internal property procedures - Prepare meeting documentation, take minutes, and follow up on actions - Process ad hoc licences and distribute property-related correspondence - Support income forecasting and assist with budget preparation - Maintain the team's Risk Register and ensure mitigation actions are reviewed regularly - Represent the Estates team in internal forums and support stakeholder communications About You To be considered as an Estates Support Officer, you will need: - A strong administrative background with experience in estates/property or finance - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, database management systems, and finance systems - Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem solving, data and record management - Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build rapport with stakeholders - Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines - Strong report writing, mathematical and analytical skills - A Level 3 qualification or above in Business Administration, Property Management, Finance or related field (or equivalent relevant experience) - GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English at grade C/4 or above Other organisations may call this role Property Administrator, Estates Assistant, Estates Administrator, Estates Finance Officer, or Estates and Property Support Officer. Our client wants to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and uses Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an "Accessibility Tools" button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. Our client is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. They value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. They believe that the more inclusive they are, the better their work will be. So, if you want to join our client as an Estates Support Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Estates Support Officer London (with agile/hybrid working options and travel to all our client's sites) The Organisation Our client manages green spaces across London. They are now looking for an Estates Support Officer to join them on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week. The Benefits - Salary of £33,666 - £38,000 per annum, depending on experience - 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays - Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution) - Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan - Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders - Learning and development opportunities - Cycle to work scheme - Offices in a beautiful location This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented estates or finance administrator to join our client's dedicated organisation. You'll gain unparalleled insight into the workings of a nationally treasured estate, building meaningful connections with a range of stakeholders while supporting property transactions across some of London's most iconic and historic green spaces. What's more, you will also benefit from a collaborative working environment with access to excellent learning and development opportunities designed to help you flourish in your career. The Role As an Estates Support Officer, you will maintain and co-ordinate the day-to-day administrative and financial operations that support the management of our client's diverse and high-profile property portfolio. Specifically, you will help keep the estates database accurate and up to date, managing the Estates mailbox as the first point of contact for property-related enquiries, and providing vital support to Estate Managers in the co-ordination of leases, licences and financial procedures. In addition, you'll monitor and report on workflow progression, oversee rent collection and financial commitments, and work closely with the Finance team to support invoicing processes and annual reporting requirements. Additionally, you will: - Co-ordinate documentation and track compliance with internal property procedures - Prepare meeting documentation, take minutes, and follow up on actions - Process ad hoc licences and distribute property-related correspondence - Support income forecasting and assist with budget preparation - Maintain the team's Risk Register and ensure mitigation actions are reviewed regularly - Represent the Estates team in internal forums and support stakeholder communications About You To be considered as an Estates Support Officer, you will need: - A strong administrative background with experience in estates/property or finance - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, database management systems, and finance systems - Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem solving, data and record management - Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build rapport with stakeholders - Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines - Strong report writing, mathematical and analytical skills - A Level 3 qualification or above in Business Administration, Property Management, Finance or related field (or equivalent relevant experience) - GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English at grade C/4 or above Other organisations may call this role Property Administrator, Estates Assistant, Estates Administrator, Estates Finance Officer, or Estates and Property Support Officer. Our client wants to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and uses Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an "Accessibility Tools" button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. Our client is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. They value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. They believe that the more inclusive they are, the better their work will be. So, if you want to join our client as an Estates Support Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Hirexo are working with a thriving and modern accountancy practice in Nottingham that is continuing to grow through a strong reputation and a loyal client base. We are looking to appoint a confident and ambitious Accounts Senior who can take ownership of key client accounts while helping to support and guide junior team members. This role is based in Worksop and is commutable from Nottingham, Sheffield, Gainsborough, Scunthorpe, Derby, Mansfield, Loughborough, Newark, Doncaster and Lincoln. About Our Client: Our client is an innovative and people-focused firm offering a fresh approach to accounting. With a collaborative team culture, a flexible working model, and a strong emphasis on professional development, they provide a genuinely rewarding working environment. They work across a range of sectors and industries, supporting limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders, and are well known for their friendly, professional service. The Opportunity for the Accounts Senior: This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow within a practice that embraces new ideas and encourages continuous learning. The Accounts Senior will play a central role in the delivery of compliance and advisory work, whilst also being involved in the development of team processes and supporting the junior members of the practice with their ongoing progression. Key Responsibilities for the Accounts Senior: Preparing year-end accounts and tax computations for a wide portfolio of owner-managed businesses Reviewing VAT returns and ensuring compliance across multiple reporting periods Managing work allocation, helping to balance workloads across the wider team using practice management tools Providing support and coaching to junior colleagues, contributing to a culture of development and shared knowledge Working closely with the management team to improve systems, reporting accuracy, and client experience Developing strong relationships with clients, acting as a consistent and approachable point of contact Supporting occasional internal audit and review processes as part of best practice quality control What You'll Need to Succeed as the Accounts Senior: Experience working in a UK accountancy practice in a client-facing role Comfortable managing a range of deadlines and able to prioritise work effectively Enthusiastic team player with a collaborative mindset and a willingness to support colleagues Naturally detail-focused and organised, with strong numerical and analytical skills Confident communicator who enjoys building relationships with clients and team members alike Strong IT skills including accountancy software and Excel Actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA, or ACA (study support is available) The Package for the Accounts Senior: Salary of £30,000 to £40,000 depending on experience 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off Flexitime and hybrid working arrangements Free onsite parking Modern, well-equipped office with kitchen, gym kit, and indoor/outdoor break areas Supportive and forward-thinking leadership team Excellent training and long-term progression opportunities Similar Job Titles include: Senior Practice Accountant Client Manager Accounts Supervisor Assistant Manager - Accountancy Practice Client Accounts Senior Business Services Senior About Hirexo Talent Partners: Hirexo Talent Partners are a specialist Talent Consultancy based in the heart of Manchester, although our geographical location doesn't limit our Talent Consultancy reach, as we work across the UK. We specialise in sourcing exceptional talent within Private Equity and Family Office portfolios, supporting the growth of our clients' investments and businesses. Hirexo Talent Partners also focus on the major talent areas of Finance, Marketing, and Insolvency and Restructuring, collaborating with clients across these sectors to secure the very best professionals. We are committed to delivering tailored recruitment solutions, including identifying the top investment specialists and insolvency consultants to help businesses thrive.
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Hirexo are working with a thriving and modern accountancy practice in Nottingham that is continuing to grow through a strong reputation and a loyal client base. We are looking to appoint a confident and ambitious Accounts Senior who can take ownership of key client accounts while helping to support and guide junior team members. This role is based in Worksop and is commutable from Nottingham, Sheffield, Gainsborough, Scunthorpe, Derby, Mansfield, Loughborough, Newark, Doncaster and Lincoln. About Our Client: Our client is an innovative and people-focused firm offering a fresh approach to accounting. With a collaborative team culture, a flexible working model, and a strong emphasis on professional development, they provide a genuinely rewarding working environment. They work across a range of sectors and industries, supporting limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders, and are well known for their friendly, professional service. The Opportunity for the Accounts Senior: This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow within a practice that embraces new ideas and encourages continuous learning. The Accounts Senior will play a central role in the delivery of compliance and advisory work, whilst also being involved in the development of team processes and supporting the junior members of the practice with their ongoing progression. Key Responsibilities for the Accounts Senior: Preparing year-end accounts and tax computations for a wide portfolio of owner-managed businesses Reviewing VAT returns and ensuring compliance across multiple reporting periods Managing work allocation, helping to balance workloads across the wider team using practice management tools Providing support and coaching to junior colleagues, contributing to a culture of development and shared knowledge Working closely with the management team to improve systems, reporting accuracy, and client experience Developing strong relationships with clients, acting as a consistent and approachable point of contact Supporting occasional internal audit and review processes as part of best practice quality control What You'll Need to Succeed as the Accounts Senior: Experience working in a UK accountancy practice in a client-facing role Comfortable managing a range of deadlines and able to prioritise work effectively Enthusiastic team player with a collaborative mindset and a willingness to support colleagues Naturally detail-focused and organised, with strong numerical and analytical skills Confident communicator who enjoys building relationships with clients and team members alike Strong IT skills including accountancy software and Excel Actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA, or ACA (study support is available) The Package for the Accounts Senior: Salary of £30,000 to £40,000 depending on experience 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off Flexitime and hybrid working arrangements Free onsite parking Modern, well-equipped office with kitchen, gym kit, and indoor/outdoor break areas Supportive and forward-thinking leadership team Excellent training and long-term progression opportunities Similar Job Titles include: Senior Practice Accountant Client Manager Accounts Supervisor Assistant Manager - Accountancy Practice Client Accounts Senior Business Services Senior About Hirexo Talent Partners: Hirexo Talent Partners are a specialist Talent Consultancy based in the heart of Manchester, although our geographical location doesn't limit our Talent Consultancy reach, as we work across the UK. We specialise in sourcing exceptional talent within Private Equity and Family Office portfolios, supporting the growth of our clients' investments and businesses. Hirexo Talent Partners also focus on the major talent areas of Finance, Marketing, and Insolvency and Restructuring, collaborating with clients across these sectors to secure the very best professionals. We are committed to delivering tailored recruitment solutions, including identifying the top investment specialists and insolvency consultants to help businesses thrive.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Join our Northern team and step into a fast-growing business with real career progression. We pride ourselves on a fantastic culture, offering flexible schedules and a great work-life balance. With our hybrid working policy, you can choose to work from home or the office based on your tasks and business needs. As an Assistant Manager, you'll manage a portfolio of clients, working closely with senior team members to deliver services on time. You'll prepare year-end statutory financial statements, compile financial information, manage corporate tax services, and provide ad-hoc financial reporting advisory services. You'll lead client relationships, oversee project performance, and ensure resource needs are met. You'll review junior staff work and resolve issues before Partner review. Beyond client work, you'll support our strategic growth plan, coach junior staff, drive business development, and ensure compliance with policies and risk management procedures. This role is perfect for developing your financial reporting and technical knowledge within a supportive team. We offer high-quality training and development to help you succeed. Join us and make a real impact across various sectors, focusing on owner-managed businesses and SMEs. You'll be someone with: ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification. Previous experience in a supervisory role. Strong working knowledge of UK reporting standards (including UK GAAP and UK-adopted IFRS) and related financial reporting requirements. Previous experience preparing and/or reviewing statutory accounts, consolidations and cash flows. Evidence of the ability to research technical accounting matters. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. Rewards & Benefits We offer a wide range of core and voluntary benefits, with a few examples below. Health and Wellness Programmes We promote a positive working environment where our people can thrive. Pension Plan A Group Personal Pension Plan, with matched employer contributions. Private Medical Access to private medical treatment for you and your family. Income Protection Plan Provides a proportion of your basic salary if you suffer a loss of earnings because of illness or injury. Holidays Our holiday benefit enables you to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave. Bike to work scheme A convenient, environmentally friendly and tax-effective way to acquire a bike for travelling to and from work.
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Join our Northern team and step into a fast-growing business with real career progression. We pride ourselves on a fantastic culture, offering flexible schedules and a great work-life balance. With our hybrid working policy, you can choose to work from home or the office based on your tasks and business needs. As an Assistant Manager, you'll manage a portfolio of clients, working closely with senior team members to deliver services on time. You'll prepare year-end statutory financial statements, compile financial information, manage corporate tax services, and provide ad-hoc financial reporting advisory services. You'll lead client relationships, oversee project performance, and ensure resource needs are met. You'll review junior staff work and resolve issues before Partner review. Beyond client work, you'll support our strategic growth plan, coach junior staff, drive business development, and ensure compliance with policies and risk management procedures. This role is perfect for developing your financial reporting and technical knowledge within a supportive team. We offer high-quality training and development to help you succeed. Join us and make a real impact across various sectors, focusing on owner-managed businesses and SMEs. You'll be someone with: ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification. Previous experience in a supervisory role. Strong working knowledge of UK reporting standards (including UK GAAP and UK-adopted IFRS) and related financial reporting requirements. Previous experience preparing and/or reviewing statutory accounts, consolidations and cash flows. Evidence of the ability to research technical accounting matters. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. Rewards & Benefits We offer a wide range of core and voluntary benefits, with a few examples below. Health and Wellness Programmes We promote a positive working environment where our people can thrive. Pension Plan A Group Personal Pension Plan, with matched employer contributions. Private Medical Access to private medical treatment for you and your family. Income Protection Plan Provides a proportion of your basic salary if you suffer a loss of earnings because of illness or injury. Holidays Our holiday benefit enables you to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave. Bike to work scheme A convenient, environmentally friendly and tax-effective way to acquire a bike for travelling to and from work.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and highgrowth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Join our fast-growing team in a vibrant, modern office environment. You'll work on a variety of technical accounting advisory projects and help drive the team's development. We support a wide range of clients, focusing on financial reporting under IFRS and FRS 102. You'll lead the research and drafting of advisory reports on complex accounting matters. This involves gathering information from clients, liaising with them throughout projects, and collaborating with other service lines like Tax, Valuations, and Corporate Finance. You'll also contribute to business development by supporting managers with pricing new opportunities, meeting potential clients, and managing the pipeline of opportunities. Beyond client-facing work, you'll support the management team with departmental issues. This includes coaching and providing feedback to junior staff, ensuring compliance with the stream's policies and procedures, and adhering to the firm's risk management procedures. You'll be someone with: Qualified ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent. Excellent working knowledge of IFRS and FRS 102 and related financial reporting requirements. Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner. Evidence of ability to research technical accounting matters. Experience in managing client relationships. Ability to prioritise and plan effectively, adopting a logical and methodical approach in order to meet tight deadlines. Working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. Rewards & Benefits We offer a wide range of core and voluntary benefits, with a few examples below. Health and Wellness Programmes We promote a positive working environment where our people can thrive. Pension Plan A Group Personal Pension Plan, with matched employer contributions. Private Medical Access to private medical treatment for you and your family. Income Protection Plan Provides a proportion of your basic salary if you suffer a loss of earnings because of illness or injury. Holidays Our holiday benefit enables you to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave. Bike to work scheme A convenient, environmentally friendly and tax-effective way to acquire a bike for travelling to and from work.
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and highgrowth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don't just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm's wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you'll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry's most exciting and varied roles. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview Join our fast-growing team in a vibrant, modern office environment. You'll work on a variety of technical accounting advisory projects and help drive the team's development. We support a wide range of clients, focusing on financial reporting under IFRS and FRS 102. You'll lead the research and drafting of advisory reports on complex accounting matters. This involves gathering information from clients, liaising with them throughout projects, and collaborating with other service lines like Tax, Valuations, and Corporate Finance. You'll also contribute to business development by supporting managers with pricing new opportunities, meeting potential clients, and managing the pipeline of opportunities. Beyond client-facing work, you'll support the management team with departmental issues. This includes coaching and providing feedback to junior staff, ensuring compliance with the stream's policies and procedures, and adhering to the firm's risk management procedures. You'll be someone with: Qualified ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent. Excellent working knowledge of IFRS and FRS 102 and related financial reporting requirements. Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner. Evidence of ability to research technical accounting matters. Experience in managing client relationships. Ability to prioritise and plan effectively, adopting a logical and methodical approach in order to meet tight deadlines. Working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. Rewards & Benefits We offer a wide range of core and voluntary benefits, with a few examples below. Health and Wellness Programmes We promote a positive working environment where our people can thrive. Pension Plan A Group Personal Pension Plan, with matched employer contributions. Private Medical Access to private medical treatment for you and your family. Income Protection Plan Provides a proportion of your basic salary if you suffer a loss of earnings because of illness or injury. Holidays Our holiday benefit enables you to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave. Bike to work scheme A convenient, environmentally friendly and tax-effective way to acquire a bike for travelling to and from work.
We are recruiting a Senior Business Development Manager to support the global and London Digital,Data,IPand Technology (DDIT) group. Department purpose Our Marketing, Business Development and Communications (MBD&C) team contributes to the setting and achievement of the firm's business objectives, which include supporting our partners and associates in their pursuit of becoming our clients' trusted advisers, building and maintaining long-lasting, deep institutional client relationships, winning new clients, increasing the visibility of the firm globally, and positioning the firm as the thought leader among the global elite law firms. The function works as one team across the globe with very close collaboration between the central groups and professionals supporting offices, practice groups, sectors, and clients. Role purpose DDIT advises on a broad range of complex commercial contracts, particularlyIP, technology anddatarich deals, and is one of the most dynamic and fast-growing parts of the firm's business. This role is responsible for providing strategic support and direction to the global group, in addition to servicing the day-to-day business development needs of the London practice. We have a clear long-term vision for the practice and the successful candidate will play a leading role in helping us to achieve our objectives. As competition for this sort of work intensifies, this role offers an opportunity for the successful candidate to enhance the sophistication and impact of business development within the practice at both a global and local level. You will work closely with senior members of our practice, sector BD teams and the leadership of the DDIT practice to ensure the successful delivery of the marketing and BD plans, improve collaboration, and drive the client strategy. Role and Responsibilities: Business development Lead on preparing proposals, pitch presentations, and credentials statements for London and global DDIT opportunities. Create and embed a global process and infrastructure for managing lower-value and/or regional/local pitches and credentials, including a self-service model for fee earners and training and guidance for regional teams for consistency of brand and content. Lead on relevant legal directory and award submissions. Use an understanding of the firm's international partner and BD network to develop new opportunities and leverage innovative ideas across practice groups and sectors. Share ideas with colleagues in order to enhance quality of work and develop best practice for BD as a whole. Coordinate cross-practice, multi-jurisdictional client-facing events (face-to-face and virtual), and other ad-hoc events. Strategic business planning and advice Work directly with the partners to define and drive a cohesive BD strategy with a focus on increasing collaboration and driving engagement with our priority clients at a global, regional and local level. Develop and manage global and regional budget(s) that are agreed with central management annually, monitoring spend, making decisions on allocation, measuring and reporting on ROI. Work proactively with the partners and actively contribute to their business plans. Act as an internal consultant and coach partners/lawyers on BD. Facilitate the integration and on-boarding of any partner lateral hires or partner promotions. Client relationship management Work with partners to develop an international co-ordinated client targeting / cross-selling / CRM programme for the DDIT group. Use market research and intelligence to identify new client or market targeting opportunities, recommend new business development ideas and actions and work with the relevant partners and BD / CRM colleagues to execute them. Track and monitor the work we do with our clients, spotting opportunities and developing strategies to target additional work and connecting with relevant stakeholders across the firm. Devise and implement a programme for client listening, pitch debriefs and matter reviews. Client communications, events and marketing Lead on the generation of innovative marketing communications for the group including (i) integrated, global thought leadership campaigns; (ii) client briefings; and (iii) content-led events such as conferences, seminars and client academies/universities. Advise on the relevant channels and tools (e.g. blogs, podcasts, social media) to raise the group's profile with these communications. Lead on the organisation of marketing events, a programme of effective client hospitality (overseeing junior team members, the central events team and PAs on the execution) and the production of related literature using the creative services team. Oversee marketing processes (e.g. CVs, reporting on deals worldwide, effective use of CRM database, intranet and internet sites) with junior team members and departmental PAs. Work with the media relations team to maintain effective press coverage on major deal and market developments; coordinate deal updates as appropriate. Devise an appropriate strategy for the global group's legal directory process and oversee delivery by junior / regional team members. Market knowledge and training Work with knowledge and research teams to keep up to date with trends affecting the respective products and clients. Use market data and intelligence to identify business opportunities and/or inform our strategy for going to market. Provide a structured and tailored programme of training on business development techniques to associates. Play a role in the training of business development team members across the marketing department, specifically those with an DDIT remit, on the group's strategy. Key requirements: Can challenge underlying issues with current strategic vision and delivery, questioning the rationale behind existing concepts, plans and ideas, persuading and influencing senior stakeholders on implementation of new ideas, playing an influencing role in partner meetings regarding business development, cross-selling and projects. Significant relevant business development, marketing and/or CRM experience (ideally within a professional services organisation or where the individual frequently worked with senior management) at Manager or Senior Manager level. Can lead on communication, coordination and strategic oversight of the international DDIT BD community. Strong client focus and a commercial understanding and approach. Strong, demonstrated experience of managing and developing the careers of team members at Manager, Executive and Assistant level both in the local office and remotely across the global network. Demonstrated experience of influencing and overseeing support teams (i.e. creative services, events) and PAs to support on projects and initiatives. Ability to motivate, develop and inspire both the BD team and fee earners to deliver business goals and change behaviour where required. Excellent communication skills both written and oral. A proactive approach, creativity and tenacity. High attention to detail. Professional in outlook and attitude. Politically astute - can make tough decisions and follow through, can anticipate future areas of risk for the practice and takes appropriate action to address these. Understands the complexities of the partnership structure and can navigate them to achieve commercial objectives. Ability to manage, drive and implement change. Ability to work to deadlines, juggle multiple projects and deliver under pressure. Ability to plan ahead, anticipate workload of the team and manage others' time efficiently, can assess and balance conflicting priorities and does not over commit themselves or the team - always manages expectations. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role ) in accordance with our hybrid working policy.
Aug 06, 2025
Full time
We are recruiting a Senior Business Development Manager to support the global and London Digital,Data,IPand Technology (DDIT) group. Department purpose Our Marketing, Business Development and Communications (MBD&C) team contributes to the setting and achievement of the firm's business objectives, which include supporting our partners and associates in their pursuit of becoming our clients' trusted advisers, building and maintaining long-lasting, deep institutional client relationships, winning new clients, increasing the visibility of the firm globally, and positioning the firm as the thought leader among the global elite law firms. The function works as one team across the globe with very close collaboration between the central groups and professionals supporting offices, practice groups, sectors, and clients. Role purpose DDIT advises on a broad range of complex commercial contracts, particularlyIP, technology anddatarich deals, and is one of the most dynamic and fast-growing parts of the firm's business. This role is responsible for providing strategic support and direction to the global group, in addition to servicing the day-to-day business development needs of the London practice. We have a clear long-term vision for the practice and the successful candidate will play a leading role in helping us to achieve our objectives. As competition for this sort of work intensifies, this role offers an opportunity for the successful candidate to enhance the sophistication and impact of business development within the practice at both a global and local level. You will work closely with senior members of our practice, sector BD teams and the leadership of the DDIT practice to ensure the successful delivery of the marketing and BD plans, improve collaboration, and drive the client strategy. Role and Responsibilities: Business development Lead on preparing proposals, pitch presentations, and credentials statements for London and global DDIT opportunities. Create and embed a global process and infrastructure for managing lower-value and/or regional/local pitches and credentials, including a self-service model for fee earners and training and guidance for regional teams for consistency of brand and content. Lead on relevant legal directory and award submissions. Use an understanding of the firm's international partner and BD network to develop new opportunities and leverage innovative ideas across practice groups and sectors. Share ideas with colleagues in order to enhance quality of work and develop best practice for BD as a whole. Coordinate cross-practice, multi-jurisdictional client-facing events (face-to-face and virtual), and other ad-hoc events. Strategic business planning and advice Work directly with the partners to define and drive a cohesive BD strategy with a focus on increasing collaboration and driving engagement with our priority clients at a global, regional and local level. Develop and manage global and regional budget(s) that are agreed with central management annually, monitoring spend, making decisions on allocation, measuring and reporting on ROI. Work proactively with the partners and actively contribute to their business plans. Act as an internal consultant and coach partners/lawyers on BD. Facilitate the integration and on-boarding of any partner lateral hires or partner promotions. Client relationship management Work with partners to develop an international co-ordinated client targeting / cross-selling / CRM programme for the DDIT group. Use market research and intelligence to identify new client or market targeting opportunities, recommend new business development ideas and actions and work with the relevant partners and BD / CRM colleagues to execute them. Track and monitor the work we do with our clients, spotting opportunities and developing strategies to target additional work and connecting with relevant stakeholders across the firm. Devise and implement a programme for client listening, pitch debriefs and matter reviews. Client communications, events and marketing Lead on the generation of innovative marketing communications for the group including (i) integrated, global thought leadership campaigns; (ii) client briefings; and (iii) content-led events such as conferences, seminars and client academies/universities. Advise on the relevant channels and tools (e.g. blogs, podcasts, social media) to raise the group's profile with these communications. Lead on the organisation of marketing events, a programme of effective client hospitality (overseeing junior team members, the central events team and PAs on the execution) and the production of related literature using the creative services team. Oversee marketing processes (e.g. CVs, reporting on deals worldwide, effective use of CRM database, intranet and internet sites) with junior team members and departmental PAs. Work with the media relations team to maintain effective press coverage on major deal and market developments; coordinate deal updates as appropriate. Devise an appropriate strategy for the global group's legal directory process and oversee delivery by junior / regional team members. Market knowledge and training Work with knowledge and research teams to keep up to date with trends affecting the respective products and clients. Use market data and intelligence to identify business opportunities and/or inform our strategy for going to market. Provide a structured and tailored programme of training on business development techniques to associates. Play a role in the training of business development team members across the marketing department, specifically those with an DDIT remit, on the group's strategy. Key requirements: Can challenge underlying issues with current strategic vision and delivery, questioning the rationale behind existing concepts, plans and ideas, persuading and influencing senior stakeholders on implementation of new ideas, playing an influencing role in partner meetings regarding business development, cross-selling and projects. Significant relevant business development, marketing and/or CRM experience (ideally within a professional services organisation or where the individual frequently worked with senior management) at Manager or Senior Manager level. Can lead on communication, coordination and strategic oversight of the international DDIT BD community. Strong client focus and a commercial understanding and approach. Strong, demonstrated experience of managing and developing the careers of team members at Manager, Executive and Assistant level both in the local office and remotely across the global network. Demonstrated experience of influencing and overseeing support teams (i.e. creative services, events) and PAs to support on projects and initiatives. Ability to motivate, develop and inspire both the BD team and fee earners to deliver business goals and change behaviour where required. Excellent communication skills both written and oral. A proactive approach, creativity and tenacity. High attention to detail. Professional in outlook and attitude. Politically astute - can make tough decisions and follow through, can anticipate future areas of risk for the practice and takes appropriate action to address these. Understands the complexities of the partnership structure and can navigate them to achieve commercial objectives. Ability to manage, drive and implement change. Ability to work to deadlines, juggle multiple projects and deliver under pressure. Ability to plan ahead, anticipate workload of the team and manage others' time efficiently, can assess and balance conflicting priorities and does not over commit themselves or the team - always manages expectations. Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required. We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services. Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time ( i.e. three days per week for a full time role ) in accordance with our hybrid working policy.
At Forvis Mazars, we're agile enough to embrace change and deliver impact. This means we encourage people to feel empowered to be part of the future direction of the firm. We're constantly improving the way we work, so that we enhance the solutions we offer. So, you'll have a big say in the way your role and your team works. About the team Our Audit team here at Forvis Mazars specialises in delivering high quality services to our clients. The Privately-Owned Business are a significant proportion of our client base, not just in the UK, but globally. You will have the opportunity to work with a prestigious list of SME/Privately Owned Business clients widening your exposure to different aspects of this service line. At Forvis Mazars you will be able to bring your authentic self to work. We will support you with your career progression, work life balance and wellbeing. About the role As an Audit Assistant Manager, you will lead multiple audit engagements, overseeing and developing junior staff. You will work closely with clients and be committed to providing an exceptional service. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of stakeholder relationships at audited entities and can expect to work with senior level staff. You will work closely with Senior leaders upto Partner level What are we looking for? ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification. Several years of experience of leading external audits from planning through to completion. Relevant privately owned business sector audit experience. Up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS. Experience of managing, training and coaching audit trainees. About Forvis Mazars Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network. The network operates under a single brand worldwide, with just two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories. Both member firms share a commitment to providing an unmatched client experience, delivering audit & assurance, tax and advisory services around the world. Together, our strategic vision strives to move our clients, people, industry and communities forward. Through our reach and areas of expertise, we help organisations respond to emerging sustainability issues in the global marketplace including human rights, climate change, environmental impacts and culture. We are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action. At Forvis Mazars, we empower our people and celebrate individuality. We thrive on teamwork and are agile. We have bold foresight and give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and have a deeper understanding, to help make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential. Our Poole office, located in Merck House, is set in the beautiful south coast town known for having the largest natural harbour in Europe. Established in 1986, our team supports businesses across the South Coast with deep local expertise. Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond is fully supported to be their unique self. To read more about our approach click here Our aim is to make the recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible - please contact us to discuss any changes you may require so we can work with you to support you throughout your application. Visit to learn more.
Aug 05, 2025
Full time
At Forvis Mazars, we're agile enough to embrace change and deliver impact. This means we encourage people to feel empowered to be part of the future direction of the firm. We're constantly improving the way we work, so that we enhance the solutions we offer. So, you'll have a big say in the way your role and your team works. About the team Our Audit team here at Forvis Mazars specialises in delivering high quality services to our clients. The Privately-Owned Business are a significant proportion of our client base, not just in the UK, but globally. You will have the opportunity to work with a prestigious list of SME/Privately Owned Business clients widening your exposure to different aspects of this service line. At Forvis Mazars you will be able to bring your authentic self to work. We will support you with your career progression, work life balance and wellbeing. About the role As an Audit Assistant Manager, you will lead multiple audit engagements, overseeing and developing junior staff. You will work closely with clients and be committed to providing an exceptional service. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of stakeholder relationships at audited entities and can expect to work with senior level staff. You will work closely with Senior leaders upto Partner level What are we looking for? ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification. Several years of experience of leading external audits from planning through to completion. Relevant privately owned business sector audit experience. Up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS. Experience of managing, training and coaching audit trainees. About Forvis Mazars Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network. The network operates under a single brand worldwide, with just two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories. Both member firms share a commitment to providing an unmatched client experience, delivering audit & assurance, tax and advisory services around the world. Together, our strategic vision strives to move our clients, people, industry and communities forward. Through our reach and areas of expertise, we help organisations respond to emerging sustainability issues in the global marketplace including human rights, climate change, environmental impacts and culture. We are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action. At Forvis Mazars, we empower our people and celebrate individuality. We thrive on teamwork and are agile. We have bold foresight and give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and have a deeper understanding, to help make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential. Our Poole office, located in Merck House, is set in the beautiful south coast town known for having the largest natural harbour in Europe. Established in 1986, our team supports businesses across the South Coast with deep local expertise. Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond is fully supported to be their unique self. To read more about our approach click here Our aim is to make the recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible - please contact us to discuss any changes you may require so we can work with you to support you throughout your application. Visit to learn more.
At Forvis Mazars, we're agile enough to embrace change and deliver impact. This means we encourage people to feel empowered to be part of the future direction of the firm. We're constantly improving the way we work, so that we enhance the solutions we offer. So, you'll have a big say in the way your role and your team works. About the team Our Audit team here at Forvis Mazars specialises in delivering high quality services to our clients. The Privately-Owned Business are a significant proportion of our client base, not just in the UK, but globally. You will have the opportunity to work with a prestigious list of SME/Privately Owned Business clients widening your exposure to different aspects of this service line. At Forvis Mazars you will be able to bring your authentic self to work. We will support you with your career progression, work life balance and wellbeing. About the role As an Audit Assistant Manager, you will lead multiple audit engagements, overseeing and developing junior staff. You will work closely with clients and be committed to providing an exceptional service. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of stakeholder relationships at audited entities and can expect to work with senior level staff. You will work closely with Senior leaders upto Partner level What are we looking for? ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification. Several years of experience of leading external audits from planning through to completion. Relevant privately owned business sector audit experience. Up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS. Experience of managing, training and coaching audit trainees. About Forvis Mazars Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network. The network operates under a single brand worldwide, with just two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories. Both member firms share a commitment to providing an unmatched client experience, delivering audit & assurance, tax and advisory services around the world. Together, our strategic vision strives to move our clients, people, industry and communities forward. Through our reach and areas of expertise, we help organisations respond to emerging sustainability issues in the global marketplace including human rights, climate change, environmental impacts and culture. We are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action. At Forvis Mazars, we empower our people and celebrate individuality. We thrive on teamwork and are agile. We have bold foresight and give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and have a deeper understanding, to help make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential. Our Poole office, located in Merck House, is set in the beautiful south coast town known for having the largest natural harbour in Europe. Established in 1986, our team supports businesses across the South Coast with deep local expertise. Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond is fully supported to be their unique self. To read more about our approach click here Our aim is to make the recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible - please contact us to discuss any changes you may require so we can work with you to support you throughout your application. Visit to learn more.
Aug 05, 2025
Full time
At Forvis Mazars, we're agile enough to embrace change and deliver impact. This means we encourage people to feel empowered to be part of the future direction of the firm. We're constantly improving the way we work, so that we enhance the solutions we offer. So, you'll have a big say in the way your role and your team works. About the team Our Audit team here at Forvis Mazars specialises in delivering high quality services to our clients. The Privately-Owned Business are a significant proportion of our client base, not just in the UK, but globally. You will have the opportunity to work with a prestigious list of SME/Privately Owned Business clients widening your exposure to different aspects of this service line. At Forvis Mazars you will be able to bring your authentic self to work. We will support you with your career progression, work life balance and wellbeing. About the role As an Audit Assistant Manager, you will lead multiple audit engagements, overseeing and developing junior staff. You will work closely with clients and be committed to providing an exceptional service. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of stakeholder relationships at audited entities and can expect to work with senior level staff. You will work closely with Senior leaders upto Partner level What are we looking for? ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification. Several years of experience of leading external audits from planning through to completion. Relevant privately owned business sector audit experience. Up to date technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and IFRS. Experience of managing, training and coaching audit trainees. About Forvis Mazars Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network. The network operates under a single brand worldwide, with just two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories. Both member firms share a commitment to providing an unmatched client experience, delivering audit & assurance, tax and advisory services around the world. Together, our strategic vision strives to move our clients, people, industry and communities forward. Through our reach and areas of expertise, we help organisations respond to emerging sustainability issues in the global marketplace including human rights, climate change, environmental impacts and culture. We are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action. At Forvis Mazars, we empower our people and celebrate individuality. We thrive on teamwork and are agile. We have bold foresight and give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and have a deeper understanding, to help make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential. Our Poole office, located in Merck House, is set in the beautiful south coast town known for having the largest natural harbour in Europe. Established in 1986, our team supports businesses across the South Coast with deep local expertise. Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond is fully supported to be their unique self. To read more about our approach click here Our aim is to make the recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible - please contact us to discuss any changes you may require so we can work with you to support you throughout your application. Visit to learn more.
Trust Tax Assistant Manager/Manager - Midlands - Top Tier firm with high quality Private Client Team Your new company National Accountancy Firm looking for an individual with experience dealing with trusts to join their Private Client Tax team. This is a firm who place strong focus on their people, with staff well-being a high priority and individualised professional development to support your career goals. Your new role This role offers the successful individual the chance to manage a diverse portfolio of clients, provide expert trust tax advice, and work alongside industry leaders in a globally recognised network. You will - Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring trust tax compliance and accounts are handled efficiently. Provide expert advice on trust and estate tax matters for high-net-worth individuals. Support senior management in delivering trust services and overseeing client relationships. Play a crucial role in mentoring team members and helping them develop professionally. What you'll need to succeed Proven technical experience in trust and estate taxation within a practice environment. Relevant Accounting/ tax qualifications - ATT and/ or CTA and/or STEP qualifications (or equivalent) would be preferable. Experience reviewing trust accounts. Strong people skills with a passion for building client relationships. Experience managing staff and developing junior team members. What you'll get in return This role offers an exceptional opportunity to join a very well-regarded Private Client Tax team and work with industry experts. Competitive salaries and flexible benefits will be offered to the chosen individual. Study towards further qualifications to suit the role would also be supported (e.g. STEP qualifications and career development opportunities will be numerous. You'll also join a very supportive, collaborative environment. You'll be part of a team that celebrates individuality, encourages learning, and rewards contributions. With access to a diverse portfolio of clients, your career will thrive. The firm have hybrid working in place with approximately 3 days office, 2 days WFH with good flexibility offered to suit workload/ varied start-finish times. Part-time working patterns would also be considered. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Aug 05, 2025
Full time
Trust Tax Assistant Manager/Manager - Midlands - Top Tier firm with high quality Private Client Team Your new company National Accountancy Firm looking for an individual with experience dealing with trusts to join their Private Client Tax team. This is a firm who place strong focus on their people, with staff well-being a high priority and individualised professional development to support your career goals. Your new role This role offers the successful individual the chance to manage a diverse portfolio of clients, provide expert trust tax advice, and work alongside industry leaders in a globally recognised network. You will - Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring trust tax compliance and accounts are handled efficiently. Provide expert advice on trust and estate tax matters for high-net-worth individuals. Support senior management in delivering trust services and overseeing client relationships. Play a crucial role in mentoring team members and helping them develop professionally. What you'll need to succeed Proven technical experience in trust and estate taxation within a practice environment. Relevant Accounting/ tax qualifications - ATT and/ or CTA and/or STEP qualifications (or equivalent) would be preferable. Experience reviewing trust accounts. Strong people skills with a passion for building client relationships. Experience managing staff and developing junior team members. What you'll get in return This role offers an exceptional opportunity to join a very well-regarded Private Client Tax team and work with industry experts. Competitive salaries and flexible benefits will be offered to the chosen individual. Study towards further qualifications to suit the role would also be supported (e.g. STEP qualifications and career development opportunities will be numerous. You'll also join a very supportive, collaborative environment. You'll be part of a team that celebrates individuality, encourages learning, and rewards contributions. With access to a diverse portfolio of clients, your career will thrive. The firm have hybrid working in place with approximately 3 days office, 2 days WFH with good flexibility offered to suit workload/ varied start-finish times. Part-time working patterns would also be considered. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Audit Assistant Manager role in Southampton with a top UK firm. ACA/ACCA qualified? Apply now! Are you ready to take the next step in your audit career with one of the UK's fastest-growing accountancy firms? Our client is seeking a talented Audit Assistant Manage r to join their dynamic team in Southampton . With a legacy dating back to 1881, our client is renowned for helping businesses and individuals thrive by simplifying complexity, unlocking potential, and delivering solutions that make a real difference. Built on deep expertise and driven by ambition, they offer a full suite of services including tax, accountancy, advisory, assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. The Role As an Audit Assistant Manager, you'll play a key role in planning, executing, and completing audits across a diverse client portfolio. You'll work closely with client finance teams-from Accounts Assistants to Financial Directors-either on-site or from the office, delivering assurance and insights that matter. Key Responsibilities: Lead audit engagements from planning through to completionMaintain regular client communication to ensure progress and manage expectationsIdentify opportunities for added value and improvementSupervise and mentor junior staff, including performance assessmentsPrepare draft accounts, reports, and completion memosEnsure compliance with audit procedures and standards About You We're looking for someone who is:ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)Experienced in UK audit and accounts within a professional services firmA confident communicator with strong interpersonal skillsSkilled in managing and delegating tasks across teamsOrganised and capable of handling multiple assignments simultaneously What's on Offer Competitive salaryPrivate medical insurance & life assurancePension contributionsHybrid working modelGenerous holiday allowance + option to buy moreShared parental leaveFully funded professional trainingCycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, and eye care support If this opportunity aligns with your experience and you're open to exploring a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. You can apply directly, or for a confidential conversation, feel free to contact Lorna Pilling on . Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role. #
Aug 05, 2025
Full time
Audit Assistant Manager role in Southampton with a top UK firm. ACA/ACCA qualified? Apply now! Are you ready to take the next step in your audit career with one of the UK's fastest-growing accountancy firms? Our client is seeking a talented Audit Assistant Manage r to join their dynamic team in Southampton . With a legacy dating back to 1881, our client is renowned for helping businesses and individuals thrive by simplifying complexity, unlocking potential, and delivering solutions that make a real difference. Built on deep expertise and driven by ambition, they offer a full suite of services including tax, accountancy, advisory, assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. The Role As an Audit Assistant Manager, you'll play a key role in planning, executing, and completing audits across a diverse client portfolio. You'll work closely with client finance teams-from Accounts Assistants to Financial Directors-either on-site or from the office, delivering assurance and insights that matter. Key Responsibilities: Lead audit engagements from planning through to completionMaintain regular client communication to ensure progress and manage expectationsIdentify opportunities for added value and improvementSupervise and mentor junior staff, including performance assessmentsPrepare draft accounts, reports, and completion memosEnsure compliance with audit procedures and standards About You We're looking for someone who is:ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)Experienced in UK audit and accounts within a professional services firmA confident communicator with strong interpersonal skillsSkilled in managing and delegating tasks across teamsOrganised and capable of handling multiple assignments simultaneously What's on Offer Competitive salaryPrivate medical insurance & life assurancePension contributionsHybrid working modelGenerous holiday allowance + option to buy moreShared parental leaveFully funded professional trainingCycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, and eye care support If this opportunity aligns with your experience and you're open to exploring a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. You can apply directly, or for a confidential conversation, feel free to contact Lorna Pilling on . Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role. #
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. In Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. An Assistant Director is required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You will have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You will also have developed sector knowledge. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be someone with: ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience. Experience of working within a corporate finance department. Previous management experience. Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. For those involved in Capital Markets transactions a thorough knowledge of the relevant legislation. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Aug 05, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. In Transaction Services, you will have the opportunity to support a range of clients by providing due diligence services to support them through events such as acquisitions, sale processes and capital markets transactions. We help to deliver successful transaction outcomes through our data-driven insights and commercial acumen. An Assistant Director is required to independently, and with the support of other Assistant Directors, Directors and Partners, develop and grow the Transaction Services business within Corporate Finance, as well as develop team members. You will have a good understanding of, and experience in, the field of financial due diligence for corporate or strategic buyers, private equity or financial buyers and vendors and / or reporting accountant's work. You will also have developed sector knowledge. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be someone with: ACA/ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent), or relevant work experience. Experience of working within a corporate finance department. Previous management experience. Good knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. For those involved in Capital Markets transactions a thorough knowledge of the relevant legislation. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our rapidly growing Private Client Team manage funds, businesses and trusts of individuals, families and entrepreneurs. Alongside solving a constantly evolving range of technical challenges, working in this team means building strong relationships with individuals so you can become their trusted advisor and oversee their tax affairs in line with what they want to achieve as an individual or business. We've established a strong global network that is recognised as a leader especially in looking after entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses. You'll need excellent people skills and strong technical ability as you visit clients across the world. In return, you'll have unparalleled access to partners and opportunities to develop your career in many different directions as you work across a truly diverse portfolio of global clients. We'll help you succeed Our Trust Tax team offers a plethora of carefully tailored services to an equally varied range of clients - from UK and offshore Trusts, Charities and Estates, to entrepreneurs, entertainers and more. Part of the Private Client Services team, our expertise plays an integral part of a family's overall tax planning strategy. Here, you'll have the opportunity to expand and strengthen your skillset and gain an invaluable insight into the wider Tax business within BDO. You'll be supported to develop your career and help others do the same, all while undertaking an exciting, varied workload for a broad range of clients. This role is as part of the team responsible for assisting Partners, Directors and other senior staff in servicing clients, directing Trust services and managing people within the Trust team. Trust tax knowledge is essential as is a wider knowledge of personal taxation. The primary day to day responsibility will be to act as a point of contact within the firm for the client together with the other senior staff. You will deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of existing clients including billings and cash collection within the firm's criteria. Key to the role is for the individual to be able to pro-actively manage their own workload, provide overall support to Senior Managers and Directors on client matters and assist Directors in the management of the day-to-day delivery of all trust tax compliance and trust accounts work. You'll be someone with: Experience in providing trust and estate advice to high net worth individuals (experience of charity clients is a plus but not essential). Proven specialist technical private client experience, and the ability to deal with complex trust tax issues, gained within a practice environment. Experience of reviewing Trust accounts and associated tax accounting aspects (e.g. computing tax pools) Experience of dealing with HNW clients Staff management experience CTA and/or STEP qualified (or equivalent) You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Aug 05, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our rapidly growing Private Client Team manage funds, businesses and trusts of individuals, families and entrepreneurs. Alongside solving a constantly evolving range of technical challenges, working in this team means building strong relationships with individuals so you can become their trusted advisor and oversee their tax affairs in line with what they want to achieve as an individual or business. We've established a strong global network that is recognised as a leader especially in looking after entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses. You'll need excellent people skills and strong technical ability as you visit clients across the world. In return, you'll have unparalleled access to partners and opportunities to develop your career in many different directions as you work across a truly diverse portfolio of global clients. We'll help you succeed Our Trust Tax team offers a plethora of carefully tailored services to an equally varied range of clients - from UK and offshore Trusts, Charities and Estates, to entrepreneurs, entertainers and more. Part of the Private Client Services team, our expertise plays an integral part of a family's overall tax planning strategy. Here, you'll have the opportunity to expand and strengthen your skillset and gain an invaluable insight into the wider Tax business within BDO. You'll be supported to develop your career and help others do the same, all while undertaking an exciting, varied workload for a broad range of clients. This role is as part of the team responsible for assisting Partners, Directors and other senior staff in servicing clients, directing Trust services and managing people within the Trust team. Trust tax knowledge is essential as is a wider knowledge of personal taxation. The primary day to day responsibility will be to act as a point of contact within the firm for the client together with the other senior staff. You will deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of existing clients including billings and cash collection within the firm's criteria. Key to the role is for the individual to be able to pro-actively manage their own workload, provide overall support to Senior Managers and Directors on client matters and assist Directors in the management of the day-to-day delivery of all trust tax compliance and trust accounts work. You'll be someone with: Experience in providing trust and estate advice to high net worth individuals (experience of charity clients is a plus but not essential). Proven specialist technical private client experience, and the ability to deal with complex trust tax issues, gained within a practice environment. Experience of reviewing Trust accounts and associated tax accounting aspects (e.g. computing tax pools) Experience of dealing with HNW clients Staff management experience CTA and/or STEP qualified (or equivalent) You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
