Direct Tax Manager - sought by large corporation based in Milton Keynes - Contract - Hybrid Inside IR35 - umbrella An established financial services organisation is seeking a Direct Tax Manager to take ownership of direct tax compliance, governance and advisory matters across a complex, multi-entity environment click apply for full job details
Apr 22, 2026
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Direct Tax Manager - sought by large corporation based in Milton Keynes - Contract - Hybrid Inside IR35 - umbrella An established financial services organisation is seeking a Direct Tax Manager to take ownership of direct tax compliance, governance and advisory matters across a complex, multi-entity environment click apply for full job details
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 BDO's Bristol Service Charge team is a centre of excellence for independent reviews of service charges. We are expecting large growth over the coming years to add to our breadth of existing clients. We require a Manager to help us deliver exceptional client service to our expanding client base. You will have overall responsibility for the delivery of high quality independent reviews of annual service charge expenditure for a specific client. You will manage a dedicated team and supervise the process to ensure that our work is efficient, completed within the KPI's, and our offering is tailor-made to suit the client's needs. You will be a point of escalation both internally & for the client and will confidently deal with difficult situations. You will report into the Director and Partner team, providing and implementing solutions where required. You will be actively involved in business development and should actively seek opportunities to grow the business. You'll be someone with: ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification with experience working in an accountancy practice or other financial environment Significant Service Charge Accounting experience (residential service charge experience preferred) Previous experience of Social Housing Service Charge Accounting advantageous Experience managing junior staff Requirement of 2 days a week minimum in the office. If based in London, we would also expect you to visit the Bristol office once per month on pre-agreed dates. 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.
Apr 22, 2026
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 BDO's Bristol Service Charge team is a centre of excellence for independent reviews of service charges. We are expecting large growth over the coming years to add to our breadth of existing clients. We require a Manager to help us deliver exceptional client service to our expanding client base. You will have overall responsibility for the delivery of high quality independent reviews of annual service charge expenditure for a specific client. You will manage a dedicated team and supervise the process to ensure that our work is efficient, completed within the KPI's, and our offering is tailor-made to suit the client's needs. You will be a point of escalation both internally & for the client and will confidently deal with difficult situations. You will report into the Director and Partner team, providing and implementing solutions where required. You will be actively involved in business development and should actively seek opportunities to grow the business. You'll be someone with: ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification with experience working in an accountancy practice or other financial environment Significant Service Charge Accounting experience (residential service charge experience preferred) Previous experience of Social Housing Service Charge Accounting advantageous Experience managing junior staff Requirement of 2 days a week minimum in the office. If based in London, we would also expect you to visit the Bristol office once per month on pre-agreed dates. 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 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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors such as Pension Audit, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Pension Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From developing new skills, working on audit tenders, undertaking business development activities and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by pension members and Trustees alike. You'll be someone who is 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. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll also: Act as a major point of contact within the firm. This includes responding quickly to, as well as anticipating requests/needs and keeping stakeholders informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the audit. Be responsible for the financial management of a portfolio from billing, WIP management and cash collection. Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings. Ensure assignments are staffed with the appropriate mix of knowledge and skills required. Ensure that the firm's risk management and quality control procedures are adhered to at all times. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities. Support Partners and Senior Managers in the development of new business relationships and business proposals through high level sales and marketing activity. Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any new business. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate our employees, which includes participating in graduate recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Work as part of the pension audit management team within the wider Audit stream (e.g. resource planning, merit rate meetings and efficiency gains) Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in office marketing events, keeps abreast of the wide range of service the firm offers. Act as a role model for trainees and executives. ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Have previous experience of managing people of all grades and experience, including managing audits and teams remotely. Good working knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and Pension SORP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including contributions, benefits and investments Experience of working with and managing audits with Scheme administrators and Scheme Accountants. Experience of preparing audit planning and completion reports to Trustees as well as presenting audit findings confidently Building, developing and maintaining a pension industry network of key contacts. Project Management experience, confidently communicating with clients and internal BDO staff and monitoring audit timetables to ensure deadlines are met. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our 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 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 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 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.
Apr 22, 2026
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors such as Pension Audit, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Pension Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From developing new skills, working on audit tenders, undertaking business development activities and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by pension members and Trustees alike. You'll be someone who is 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. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll also: Act as a major point of contact within the firm. This includes responding quickly to, as well as anticipating requests/needs and keeping stakeholders informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the audit. Be responsible for the financial management of a portfolio from billing, WIP management and cash collection. Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings. Ensure assignments are staffed with the appropriate mix of knowledge and skills required. Ensure that the firm's risk management and quality control procedures are adhered to at all times. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities. Support Partners and Senior Managers in the development of new business relationships and business proposals through high level sales and marketing activity. Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any new business. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate our employees, which includes participating in graduate recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Work as part of the pension audit management team within the wider Audit stream (e.g. resource planning, merit rate meetings and efficiency gains) Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in office marketing events, keeps abreast of the wide range of service the firm offers. Act as a role model for trainees and executives. ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Have previous experience of managing people of all grades and experience, including managing audits and teams remotely. Good working knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and Pension SORP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including contributions, benefits and investments Experience of working with and managing audits with Scheme administrators and Scheme Accountants. Experience of preparing audit planning and completion reports to Trustees as well as presenting audit findings confidently Building, developing and maintaining a pension industry network of key contacts. Project Management experience, confidently communicating with clients and internal BDO staff and monitoring audit timetables to ensure deadlines are met. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our 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 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 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 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 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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors such as Pension Audit, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Pension Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From developing new skills, working on audit tenders, undertaking business development activities and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by pension members and Trustees alike. You'll be someone who is 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. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll also: Act as a major point of contact within the firm. This includes responding quickly to, as well as anticipating requests/needs and keeping stakeholders informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the audit. Be responsible for the financial management of a portfolio from billing, WIP management and cash collection. Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings. Ensure assignments are staffed with the appropriate mix of knowledge and skills required. Ensure that the firm's risk management and quality control procedures are adhered to at all times. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities. Support Partners and Senior Managers in the development of new business relationships and business proposals through high level sales and marketing activity. Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any new business. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate our employees, which includes participating in graduate recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Work as part of the pension audit management team within the wider Audit stream (e.g. resource planning, merit rate meetings and efficiency gains) Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in office marketing events, keeps abreast of the wide range of service the firm offers. Act as a role model for trainees and executives. ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Have previous experience of managing people of all grades and experience, including managing audits and teams remotely. Good working knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and Pension SORP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including contributions, benefits and investments Experience of working with and managing audits with Scheme administrators and Scheme Accountants. Experience of preparing audit planning and completion reports to Trustees as well as presenting audit findings confidently Building, developing and maintaining a pension industry network of key contacts. Project Management experience, confidently communicating with clients and internal BDO staff and monitoring audit timetables to ensure deadlines are met. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our 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 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 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 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.
Apr 22, 2026
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors such as Pension Audit, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Pension Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From developing new skills, working on audit tenders, undertaking business development activities and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by pension members and Trustees alike. You'll be someone who is 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. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll also: Act as a major point of contact within the firm. This includes responding quickly to, as well as anticipating requests/needs and keeping stakeholders informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the audit. Be responsible for the financial management of a portfolio from billing, WIP management and cash collection. Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings. Ensure assignments are staffed with the appropriate mix of knowledge and skills required. Ensure that the firm's risk management and quality control procedures are adhered to at all times. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities. Support Partners and Senior Managers in the development of new business relationships and business proposals through high level sales and marketing activity. Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any new business. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate our employees, which includes participating in graduate recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Work as part of the pension audit management team within the wider Audit stream (e.g. resource planning, merit rate meetings and efficiency gains) Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in office marketing events, keeps abreast of the wide range of service the firm offers. Act as a role model for trainees and executives. ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Have previous experience of managing people of all grades and experience, including managing audits and teams remotely. Good working knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and Pension SORP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including contributions, benefits and investments Experience of working with and managing audits with Scheme administrators and Scheme Accountants. Experience of preparing audit planning and completion reports to Trustees as well as presenting audit findings confidently Building, developing and maintaining a pension industry network of key contacts. Project Management experience, confidently communicating with clients and internal BDO staff and monitoring audit timetables to ensure deadlines are met. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our 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 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 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 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 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. 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 will be someone with; A thorough working knowledge of Transaction Services activities ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. Previous staff supervision or management experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. For those involved in Capital Markets transactions a good knowledge of the relevant legislation. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a pro-active approach to their continuous development. 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.
Apr 22, 2026
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. 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 will be someone with; A thorough working knowledge of Transaction Services activities ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. Previous staff supervision or management experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. For those involved in Capital Markets transactions a good knowledge of the relevant legislation. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a pro-active approach to their continuous development. 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 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 i ndustry. 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 This role will join the Outsourcing team as a client facing Director. This team manage the outsourced financial function for a range of business and undertake specialist project assignments to support clients finance functions when they need it for example, on the run up to a transaction, following a merger or when additional resource or technical skills are required. This role will be your opportunity to join a fast-growing team in a vibrant and modern office environment, working on a variety of client and projects projects whilst helping to drive the development of the team. This position is ideal for a technically strong individual who has experience of running and leading a finance function from either a practice or industry background and who wishes to maximise their potential and the breadth of their experience in a growing professional services firm You'll be someone with: Professional qualification ACA or ACCA or equivalent. Ability to lead and deliver engagements including planning, controlling and completing a diverse range of projects that adhere to firm policy on quality. Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner. Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence, lead, engage and manage a number of stakeholders. Efficient and effective time management and organisation skills. 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 whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and w e'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.
Apr 22, 2026
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 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 i ndustry. 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 This role will join the Outsourcing team as a client facing Director. This team manage the outsourced financial function for a range of business and undertake specialist project assignments to support clients finance functions when they need it for example, on the run up to a transaction, following a merger or when additional resource or technical skills are required. This role will be your opportunity to join a fast-growing team in a vibrant and modern office environment, working on a variety of client and projects projects whilst helping to drive the development of the team. This position is ideal for a technically strong individual who has experience of running and leading a finance function from either a practice or industry background and who wishes to maximise their potential and the breadth of their experience in a growing professional services firm You'll be someone with: Professional qualification ACA or ACCA or equivalent. Ability to lead and deliver engagements including planning, controlling and completing a diverse range of projects that adhere to firm policy on quality. Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner. Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence, lead, engage and manage a number of stakeholders. Efficient and effective time management and organisation skills. 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 whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and w e'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.
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 BDO's Bristol Service Charge team is a centre of excellence for independent reviews of service charges. We are expecting large growth over the coming years to add to our breadth of existing clients. We require a Manager to help us deliver exceptional client service to our expanding client base. You will have overall responsibility for the delivery of high quality independent reviews of annual service charge expenditure for a specific client. You will manage a dedicated team and supervise the process to ensure that our work is efficient, completed within the KPI's, and our offering is tailor-made to suit the client's needs. You will be a point of escalation both internally & for the client and will confidently deal with difficult situations. You will report into the Director and Partner team, providing and implementing solutions where required. You will be actively involved in business development and should actively seek opportunities to grow the business. You'll be someone with: ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification with experience working in an accountancy practice or other financial environment Significant Service Charge Accounting experience (residential service charge experience preferred) Previous experience of Social Housing Service Charge Accounting advantageous Experience managing junior staff Requirement of 2 days a week minimum in the office. If based in London, we would also expect you to visit the Bristol office once per month on pre-agreed dates. 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.
Apr 22, 2026
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 BDO's Bristol Service Charge team is a centre of excellence for independent reviews of service charges. We are expecting large growth over the coming years to add to our breadth of existing clients. We require a Manager to help us deliver exceptional client service to our expanding client base. You will have overall responsibility for the delivery of high quality independent reviews of annual service charge expenditure for a specific client. You will manage a dedicated team and supervise the process to ensure that our work is efficient, completed within the KPI's, and our offering is tailor-made to suit the client's needs. You will be a point of escalation both internally & for the client and will confidently deal with difficult situations. You will report into the Director and Partner team, providing and implementing solutions where required. You will be actively involved in business development and should actively seek opportunities to grow the business. You'll be someone with: ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification with experience working in an accountancy practice or other financial environment Significant Service Charge Accounting experience (residential service charge experience preferred) Previous experience of Social Housing Service Charge Accounting advantageous Experience managing junior staff Requirement of 2 days a week minimum in the office. If based in London, we would also expect you to visit the Bristol office once per month on pre-agreed dates. 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 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 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 As a Manager in our regional Financial Services Advisory team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of advisory and independent assurance projects for financial services firms across all FS sectors. You will play an important role in developing and maintaining deep client relationships as well as continuing to develop your commercial management and business development skills. You will have the opportunity to further develop specialist technical and regulatory knowledge and will also have opportunities to work with and support the wider Financial Services Advisory team. You'll be someone with A recognised accountancy or internal audit professional qualifications and/or memberships (i.e. ICAEW, CIMA, CIIA, ACCA etc.) is preferred but not essential. Significant experience of regulatory assurance or internal audit experience working within a professional services or financial services firm(s) A robust understanding of the regulatory environment and good practice in financial services including knowledge and experience of at least three of the following: FCA conduct rules and regulations, enterprise risk management frameworks and operating models, corporate governance / board effectiveness, credit risk, SMCR, operational resilience, consumer duty requirements, culture. Strong written / communication skills, ability to influence, lead, engage, and manage stakeholders Experience in leading others/team 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.
Apr 22, 2026
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 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 As a Manager in our regional Financial Services Advisory team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of advisory and independent assurance projects for financial services firms across all FS sectors. You will play an important role in developing and maintaining deep client relationships as well as continuing to develop your commercial management and business development skills. You will have the opportunity to further develop specialist technical and regulatory knowledge and will also have opportunities to work with and support the wider Financial Services Advisory team. You'll be someone with A recognised accountancy or internal audit professional qualifications and/or memberships (i.e. ICAEW, CIMA, CIIA, ACCA etc.) is preferred but not essential. Significant experience of regulatory assurance or internal audit experience working within a professional services or financial services firm(s) A robust understanding of the regulatory environment and good practice in financial services including knowledge and experience of at least three of the following: FCA conduct rules and regulations, enterprise risk management frameworks and operating models, corporate governance / board effectiveness, credit risk, SMCR, operational resilience, consumer duty requirements, culture. Strong written / communication skills, ability to influence, lead, engage, and manage stakeholders Experience in leading others/team 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.
This role is a senior-level position within a multidisciplinary consultancy, combining technical expertise in cost management and project delivery with a strong focus on driving new business growth. You will lead the full financial lifecycle of complex UK construction schemes, from initial feasibility and tendering to final account negotiation, while mentoring teams and managing strategic client relationships. Client Details Our client is a distinguished, multidisciplinary consultancy with a national footprint, renowned for providing comprehensive cost management, project controls, and strategic advisory services. They support a wide-reaching portfolio of developments, ranging from large-scale infrastructure to high-end commercial and residential assets. As the firm continues its strategic expansion, they are looking for a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor or Associate Director to bridge the gap between technical cost management and business growth. The consultancy prides itself on a collaborative ecosystem, integrating cost experts with project managers and engineers to provide a seamless service throughout the project lifecycle. The organisation champions a modern, flexible working culture, offering a balance of remote autonomy and access to regional hubs in major UK cities. This role is designed for a professional who thrives in a high-pressure environment and is looking to combine technical excellence with a leadership and business development mandate. Description Lead the financial delivery of complex construction schemes, ensuring all projects are completed within budget and to the highest quality standards. Conduct comprehensive feasibility studies and initial cost assessments to vet and initiate new development opportunities. Prepare detailed tender packages, contracts, and bills of quantities to support procurement activities. Calculate precise requirements for materials, labour, and timeframes to map out accurate project timelines. Manage risk and value engineering initiatives to optimise client investment and project outcomes. Oversee subcontractor accounts, including the valuation of work for payments and final account negotiations. Drive business development by identifying new leads, securing project funding, and leveraging industry relationships. Act as a senior advisor on claims, disputes, and contractual issues, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards. Analyse project outcomes and provide transparent budget and progress reports to key stakeholders. Mentor and motivate project teams, fostering a culture of initiative, resilience, and commercial awareness. Profile A minimum of 5 years' experience within a construction consultancy or client-side environment. Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline. Professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) is essential. Exceptional numerical and data analysis skills, with proficiency in measurement and surveying software. Strong commercial acumen and a proven ability to lead teams through complex engineering and construction principles. Outstanding interpersonal talents, capable of negotiating contracts and building lasting client relationships. A problem-solving mindset with the ability to thrive under pressure and take the initiative on major schemes. Advanced IT skills, including the Microsoft Office suite and industry-standard cost management tools. Job Offer Competitive salary and benefits package tailored to senior-level experience. Modern, flexible working model with full remote capabilities and access to major UK office hubs. High-level responsibility combining technical cost management with strategic business development. A collaborative environment supported by a full suite of in-house technical specialists. Clear career progression within an expanding consultancy that values leadership and innovation. Exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-value projects across multiple sectors.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
This role is a senior-level position within a multidisciplinary consultancy, combining technical expertise in cost management and project delivery with a strong focus on driving new business growth. You will lead the full financial lifecycle of complex UK construction schemes, from initial feasibility and tendering to final account negotiation, while mentoring teams and managing strategic client relationships. Client Details Our client is a distinguished, multidisciplinary consultancy with a national footprint, renowned for providing comprehensive cost management, project controls, and strategic advisory services. They support a wide-reaching portfolio of developments, ranging from large-scale infrastructure to high-end commercial and residential assets. As the firm continues its strategic expansion, they are looking for a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor or Associate Director to bridge the gap between technical cost management and business growth. The consultancy prides itself on a collaborative ecosystem, integrating cost experts with project managers and engineers to provide a seamless service throughout the project lifecycle. The organisation champions a modern, flexible working culture, offering a balance of remote autonomy and access to regional hubs in major UK cities. This role is designed for a professional who thrives in a high-pressure environment and is looking to combine technical excellence with a leadership and business development mandate. Description Lead the financial delivery of complex construction schemes, ensuring all projects are completed within budget and to the highest quality standards. Conduct comprehensive feasibility studies and initial cost assessments to vet and initiate new development opportunities. Prepare detailed tender packages, contracts, and bills of quantities to support procurement activities. Calculate precise requirements for materials, labour, and timeframes to map out accurate project timelines. Manage risk and value engineering initiatives to optimise client investment and project outcomes. Oversee subcontractor accounts, including the valuation of work for payments and final account negotiations. Drive business development by identifying new leads, securing project funding, and leveraging industry relationships. Act as a senior advisor on claims, disputes, and contractual issues, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards. Analyse project outcomes and provide transparent budget and progress reports to key stakeholders. Mentor and motivate project teams, fostering a culture of initiative, resilience, and commercial awareness. Profile A minimum of 5 years' experience within a construction consultancy or client-side environment. Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline. Professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) is essential. Exceptional numerical and data analysis skills, with proficiency in measurement and surveying software. Strong commercial acumen and a proven ability to lead teams through complex engineering and construction principles. Outstanding interpersonal talents, capable of negotiating contracts and building lasting client relationships. A problem-solving mindset with the ability to thrive under pressure and take the initiative on major schemes. Advanced IT skills, including the Microsoft Office suite and industry-standard cost management tools. Job Offer Competitive salary and benefits package tailored to senior-level experience. Modern, flexible working model with full remote capabilities and access to major UK office hubs. High-level responsibility combining technical cost management with strategic business development. A collaborative environment supported by a full suite of in-house technical specialists. Clear career progression within an expanding consultancy that values leadership and innovation. Exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-value projects across multiple sectors.
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. 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 will be someone with; A thorough working knowledge of Transaction Services activities ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. Previous staff supervision or management experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. For those involved in Capital Markets transactions a good knowledge of the relevant legislation. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a pro-active approach to their continuous development. 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.
Apr 22, 2026
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. 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 will be someone with; A thorough working knowledge of Transaction Services activities ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. Previous staff supervision or management experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. For those involved in Capital Markets transactions a good knowledge of the relevant legislation. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a pro-active approach to their continuous development. 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 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 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 As a Manager in our regional Financial Services Advisory team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of advisory and independent assurance projects for financial services firms across all FS sectors. You will play an important role in developing and maintaining deep client relationships as well as continuing to develop your commercial management and business development skills. You will have the opportunity to further develop specialist technical and regulatory knowledge and will also have opportunities to work with and support the wider Financial Services Advisory team. You'll be someone with A recognised accountancy or internal audit professional qualifications and/or memberships (i.e. ICAEW, CIMA, CIIA, ACCA etc.) is preferred but not essential. Significant experience of regulatory assurance or internal audit experience working within a professional services or financial services firm(s) A robust understanding of the regulatory environment and good practice in financial services including knowledge and experience of at least three of the following: FCA conduct rules and regulations, enterprise risk management frameworks and operating models, corporate governance / board effectiveness, credit risk, SMCR, operational resilience, consumer duty requirements, culture. Strong written / communication skills, ability to influence, lead, engage, and manage stakeholders Experience in leading others/team 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.
Apr 22, 2026
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 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 As a Manager in our regional Financial Services Advisory team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of advisory and independent assurance projects for financial services firms across all FS sectors. You will play an important role in developing and maintaining deep client relationships as well as continuing to develop your commercial management and business development skills. You will have the opportunity to further develop specialist technical and regulatory knowledge and will also have opportunities to work with and support the wider Financial Services Advisory team. You'll be someone with A recognised accountancy or internal audit professional qualifications and/or memberships (i.e. ICAEW, CIMA, CIIA, ACCA etc.) is preferred but not essential. Significant experience of regulatory assurance or internal audit experience working within a professional services or financial services firm(s) A robust understanding of the regulatory environment and good practice in financial services including knowledge and experience of at least three of the following: FCA conduct rules and regulations, enterprise risk management frameworks and operating models, corporate governance / board effectiveness, credit risk, SMCR, operational resilience, consumer duty requirements, culture. Strong written / communication skills, ability to influence, lead, engage, and manage stakeholders Experience in leading others/team 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.
The Director, Global Customer Support will lead a global organisation delivering world class application, product & Saas support to tier one and tier two financial services institutions, covering 24 7 application support and a team of Service Delivery Managers responsible for a mission critical SaaS platform. Job Description Role Responsibilities Lead global 24 7 application support and SaaS operations teams, ensuring robust, compliant, and reliable service for regulated financial services clients. Manage and develop Service Delivery Managers accountable for contracted service outcomes, executive relationship management, and operational governance for key accounts. Design, implement, and enforce ITIL aligned processes and global standards across all regions, ensuring consistency, auditability, and service excellence. Own the global service catalogue and support model, standardising offerings, SLAs, and engagement models while enabling localisation where appropriate. Drive an AI first agenda across support and service delivery, using AI, automation, and analytics to reduce manual effort, accelerate resolution, and improve predictability. Own and optimise service management tooling (with emphasis on Jira Service Management), ensuring mature use of workflows, SLAs, automations, integrations, and reporting. Establish clear KPI frameworks and governance rhythms (QBRs, MBRs) with internal stakeholders and strategic clients. Serve as senior operational escalation point for major incidents and high impact client issues, including communication with senior client and internal executives. Partner with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Success to align service delivery with product roadmap, customer commitments, and commercial objectives. Define, standardise, and scale new service offerings (e.g. premium support tiers, managed services, advisory offerings) to support growth targets. Build and sustain a high performing, diverse global team, developing succession plans and leadership capability across regions. Experience and Qualifications Significant experience (10+ years) in customer support /service delivery within enterprise software / SaaS, serving global financial services or similarly regulated industries. At least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Senior Manager / Director) managing global, 24 7 teams in time pressured environments. At least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Senior Manager / Director) managing product / application support. Proven ownership of ITIL aligned service management, with formal ITIL certification ( Level 4 is a must have). Hands on experience with service management platforms (ideally Jira Service Management) including configuration of SLAs, workflows, queues, and automations. Demonstrated success using AI, automation, and data to improve efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction. Experience standardising services across regions and scaling support / service offerings in a growing yet established organisation. Strong track record engaging senior stakeholders at major financial institutions, including during incidents and complex escalations. Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills, with the ability to influence at C suite level. Operational excellence: Strong command of ITIL, ITSM tooling, KPI design, and continuous improvement in high stakes environments Customer centric and commercial: Deep understanding of financial services clients' expectations, with a balanced focus on experience, risk, and economics. AI first innovator: Comfortably identifies and executes opportunities for AI and automation in support and service delivery. Global leadership: Experienced leading distributed teams, building culture, and driving standardisation across multiple geographies. Strategic builder: Able to design and grow standardised, profitable service offerings that support enterprise scale growth. KPIs and Success Metrics SLA compliance and reduction in major incidents and critical outages. Improvements in response and resolution times, backlog health, and first contact resolution. CSAT and NPS for service interactions at or above target levels, with continuous improvement. Increased use of self service and AI driven resolutions, while maintaining or improving client satisfaction. Introduction of efficiencies and automation to improve margins Adoption, profitability, and standardisation of global service offerings across key regions and accounts.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
The Director, Global Customer Support will lead a global organisation delivering world class application, product & Saas support to tier one and tier two financial services institutions, covering 24 7 application support and a team of Service Delivery Managers responsible for a mission critical SaaS platform. Job Description Role Responsibilities Lead global 24 7 application support and SaaS operations teams, ensuring robust, compliant, and reliable service for regulated financial services clients. Manage and develop Service Delivery Managers accountable for contracted service outcomes, executive relationship management, and operational governance for key accounts. Design, implement, and enforce ITIL aligned processes and global standards across all regions, ensuring consistency, auditability, and service excellence. Own the global service catalogue and support model, standardising offerings, SLAs, and engagement models while enabling localisation where appropriate. Drive an AI first agenda across support and service delivery, using AI, automation, and analytics to reduce manual effort, accelerate resolution, and improve predictability. Own and optimise service management tooling (with emphasis on Jira Service Management), ensuring mature use of workflows, SLAs, automations, integrations, and reporting. Establish clear KPI frameworks and governance rhythms (QBRs, MBRs) with internal stakeholders and strategic clients. Serve as senior operational escalation point for major incidents and high impact client issues, including communication with senior client and internal executives. Partner with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Success to align service delivery with product roadmap, customer commitments, and commercial objectives. Define, standardise, and scale new service offerings (e.g. premium support tiers, managed services, advisory offerings) to support growth targets. Build and sustain a high performing, diverse global team, developing succession plans and leadership capability across regions. Experience and Qualifications Significant experience (10+ years) in customer support /service delivery within enterprise software / SaaS, serving global financial services or similarly regulated industries. At least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Senior Manager / Director) managing global, 24 7 teams in time pressured environments. At least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Senior Manager / Director) managing product / application support. Proven ownership of ITIL aligned service management, with formal ITIL certification ( Level 4 is a must have). Hands on experience with service management platforms (ideally Jira Service Management) including configuration of SLAs, workflows, queues, and automations. Demonstrated success using AI, automation, and data to improve efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction. Experience standardising services across regions and scaling support / service offerings in a growing yet established organisation. Strong track record engaging senior stakeholders at major financial institutions, including during incidents and complex escalations. Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills, with the ability to influence at C suite level. Operational excellence: Strong command of ITIL, ITSM tooling, KPI design, and continuous improvement in high stakes environments Customer centric and commercial: Deep understanding of financial services clients' expectations, with a balanced focus on experience, risk, and economics. AI first innovator: Comfortably identifies and executes opportunities for AI and automation in support and service delivery. Global leadership: Experienced leading distributed teams, building culture, and driving standardisation across multiple geographies. Strategic builder: Able to design and grow standardised, profitable service offerings that support enterprise scale growth. KPIs and Success Metrics SLA compliance and reduction in major incidents and critical outages. Improvements in response and resolution times, backlog health, and first contact resolution. CSAT and NPS for service interactions at or above target levels, with continuous improvement. Increased use of self service and AI driven resolutions, while maintaining or improving client satisfaction. Introduction of efficiencies and automation to improve margins Adoption, profitability, and standardisation of global service offerings across key regions and accounts.
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 To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. 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. 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. BDO has ideas at the heart of what it does - "Ideas, People, Trust" is our tagline. This position will help transform those ideas into tangible and demonstrable innovation and change within the company and with our clients, often through digital services and products. You will be helping build the BDO of the Future. Basically, turning ideas into reality. In this role you'll: Help drive innovation - both mindset and practical delivery - throughout BDO's 8,000 employees and at all levels. Help the business areas create and define new opportunities, innovations and assess whether digital products can help deliver benefits for these areas. Help the business define the benefits of the change, short and long term, tangible and intangible and assess priority. Help to administer the internal innovation platform for all users, including helping people set innovation challenges and managing the ideas generated. Assist the Product Owner where required in our Agile/SCRUM development process, and interface into our internal and external development teams. Ensure the product is complete - i.e. the business strategy, the product specification, the business case and the technical requirements match the delivered solution, both commercially and technically. Liaise with the Business Relationship Managers to help manage the pipeline of incoming products, PoCs/prototypes and technology requests. Support them with captivating content to extend the reach of innovation within business units. Help manage the firm's innovation community to communicate our product roadmap, and help develop new ideas and possible products. Help arrange and deliver learning and training across a range of skills and levels, in order to increase uptake of delivered innovation, and to improve our Digital Mindset and client experience. You'll be someone with: A passion for innovation and product development, from concept to delivery to ownership, with a demonstrable track record of successful products. The ability to champion ideas, innovation, digital, mobile and AI in a professional services environment. The ability to contribute to all aspects of digital product development, incl. business planning, costs/revenue projections, marketing/comms, operational planning, product requirements (including writing epics/features/stories and managing the product backlog), liaising with development teams and solution architects, change control, project timescales and costs, UX/UI and digital design, customer feedback and co-creation. Excellent knowledge of digital and mobile product creation, with attention to detail and the desire for products to look fantastic and delight customers. The ability to work with both internal delivery teams and external suppliers (including scouting, selection, managing commercial terms as well as actual delivery). The ability to manage challenging ideas full lifecycle, i.e. from idea to product. Product Management and Product Owner experience and qualifications. Knowledge of the professional services sector, specifically accountancy areas of tax, audit and advisory, and the associated trends and products (desirable) Knowledge of innovation and product development lifecycles, product design and delivery methodology The ability to organise product portfolio and manage backlog of change. General agile delivery and management skills. 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.
Apr 22, 2026
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 To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. 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. 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. BDO has ideas at the heart of what it does - "Ideas, People, Trust" is our tagline. This position will help transform those ideas into tangible and demonstrable innovation and change within the company and with our clients, often through digital services and products. You will be helping build the BDO of the Future. Basically, turning ideas into reality. In this role you'll: Help drive innovation - both mindset and practical delivery - throughout BDO's 8,000 employees and at all levels. Help the business areas create and define new opportunities, innovations and assess whether digital products can help deliver benefits for these areas. Help the business define the benefits of the change, short and long term, tangible and intangible and assess priority. Help to administer the internal innovation platform for all users, including helping people set innovation challenges and managing the ideas generated. Assist the Product Owner where required in our Agile/SCRUM development process, and interface into our internal and external development teams. Ensure the product is complete - i.e. the business strategy, the product specification, the business case and the technical requirements match the delivered solution, both commercially and technically. Liaise with the Business Relationship Managers to help manage the pipeline of incoming products, PoCs/prototypes and technology requests. Support them with captivating content to extend the reach of innovation within business units. Help manage the firm's innovation community to communicate our product roadmap, and help develop new ideas and possible products. Help arrange and deliver learning and training across a range of skills and levels, in order to increase uptake of delivered innovation, and to improve our Digital Mindset and client experience. You'll be someone with: A passion for innovation and product development, from concept to delivery to ownership, with a demonstrable track record of successful products. The ability to champion ideas, innovation, digital, mobile and AI in a professional services environment. The ability to contribute to all aspects of digital product development, incl. business planning, costs/revenue projections, marketing/comms, operational planning, product requirements (including writing epics/features/stories and managing the product backlog), liaising with development teams and solution architects, change control, project timescales and costs, UX/UI and digital design, customer feedback and co-creation. Excellent knowledge of digital and mobile product creation, with attention to detail and the desire for products to look fantastic and delight customers. The ability to work with both internal delivery teams and external suppliers (including scouting, selection, managing commercial terms as well as actual delivery). The ability to manage challenging ideas full lifecycle, i.e. from idea to product. Product Management and Product Owner experience and qualifications. Knowledge of the professional services sector, specifically accountancy areas of tax, audit and advisory, and the associated trends and products (desirable) Knowledge of innovation and product development lifecycles, product design and delivery methodology The ability to organise product portfolio and manage backlog of change. General agile delivery and management skills. 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 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 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 Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations anticipate emerging risks, balance opportunity and control and strengthen governance so they can deliver their strategic goals with confidence in an increasingly complex and fast-moving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not-for-profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of BDO's RAS team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, controls, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to diverse industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate across the firm and apply innovative approaches, including technology, AI and data analytics, to deliver insights that add real value for our clients, while also helping to build, drive and lead our proposition and growth plans across London, Reading and the Thames Valley, with the role based in our Reading office. We are keen to hear from you, if you have experience in one or more of the following areas: Bring a proven track record of driving growth, with the ambition, energy and strong professional network needed to operate at pace, build trusted relationships and generate new opportunities for the team and the firm. Act as an ambassador for the firm, creating opportunities and leading a programme of market facing events that build our regional eminence across the Thames Valley, while leveraging the firm's full service offering to develop innovative client solutions. facing events that build our regional eminence across the Thames Valley, while leveraging the firm's full service offering to develop innovative client solutions. Build strong, collaborative relationships with Partners and Directors across the firm to unlock opportunities, deliver integrated solutions and support the growth of RAS. Have an established network of senior stakeholders across the Thames Valley, with a strong track record of developing long term, high value client relationships. Bring strong sector experience across Technology, Media and Telecommunications and/or Life Sciences and Pharma, including exposure to high growth and emerging businesses as well as larger established organisations, alongside experience working with mid cap (FTSE 250 / AIM) and private businesses. Have strong experience in building and operating governance and controls functions, including second line risk, internal audit and third-party assurance such as ISAE 3000. Play a leading role in helping clients realise the benefits of stronger governance and controls, respond to the Provision 29 requirements and adopt AI enabled and technology driven approaches that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their control environments. 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 the UK thousands of 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.
Apr 22, 2026
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 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 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 Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team helps organisations anticipate emerging risks, balance opportunity and control and strengthen governance so they can deliver their strategic goals with confidence in an increasingly complex and fast-moving environment. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial and not-for-profit sectors, providing assurance and advisory support that strengthens governance, enhances controls and drives better decision making. As part of BDO's RAS team, you'll work on a wide range of internal audit, controls, risk and advisory engagements, gaining exposure to diverse industries, business models and operating environments. You'll collaborate across the firm and apply innovative approaches, including technology, AI and data analytics, to deliver insights that add real value for our clients, while also helping to build, drive and lead our proposition and growth plans across London, Reading and the Thames Valley, with the role based in our Reading office. We are keen to hear from you, if you have experience in one or more of the following areas: Bring a proven track record of driving growth, with the ambition, energy and strong professional network needed to operate at pace, build trusted relationships and generate new opportunities for the team and the firm. Act as an ambassador for the firm, creating opportunities and leading a programme of market facing events that build our regional eminence across the Thames Valley, while leveraging the firm's full service offering to develop innovative client solutions. facing events that build our regional eminence across the Thames Valley, while leveraging the firm's full service offering to develop innovative client solutions. Build strong, collaborative relationships with Partners and Directors across the firm to unlock opportunities, deliver integrated solutions and support the growth of RAS. Have an established network of senior stakeholders across the Thames Valley, with a strong track record of developing long term, high value client relationships. Bring strong sector experience across Technology, Media and Telecommunications and/or Life Sciences and Pharma, including exposure to high growth and emerging businesses as well as larger established organisations, alongside experience working with mid cap (FTSE 250 / AIM) and private businesses. Have strong experience in building and operating governance and controls functions, including second line risk, internal audit and third-party assurance such as ISAE 3000. Play a leading role in helping clients realise the benefits of stronger governance and controls, respond to the Provision 29 requirements and adopt AI enabled and technology driven approaches that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their control environments. 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 the UK thousands of 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.
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. 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 BDO directors and 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. Technical Skills Thorough working knowledge of Transaction Services activities ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. Previous staff supervision or management experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders, fostering effective collaboration and clear communication in a professional environment. Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development 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.
Apr 22, 2026
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. 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 BDO directors and 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. Technical Skills Thorough working knowledge of Transaction Services activities ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or relevant work experience. Previous staff supervision or management experience. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Powerpoint and Excel. Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders, fostering effective collaboration and clear communication in a professional environment. Demonstrates a pro-active approach to continuous development 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 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 a high-performing, fast-growing team delivering outsourced accounting, payroll, and compliance services to leading clients across technology, life sciences, real estate, and financial services. As a Director in our Global Business Services (GBS) team, you'll shape strategy, oversee a diverse client portfolio, and drive operational excellence. This role offers the best of both worlds-practice and industry-alongside career variety, sector specialism, and the flexibility to manage your time through BDO's agile working framework. You'll collaborate with senior leadership to grow the business, challenge strategic thinking, and deliver impactful change. We're looking for someone with: ACA / ACCA qualified or equivalent Significant experience of delivering international accounting projects with operations in different countries using, or within, a shared service centre Proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams within a project management framework Experience managing and developing staff i.e. coordinating staff projects, mentoring, counselling, appraising and recruiting Experience in delivering business development activities 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 whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and w e'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 the UK thousands of 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.
Apr 22, 2026
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 a high-performing, fast-growing team delivering outsourced accounting, payroll, and compliance services to leading clients across technology, life sciences, real estate, and financial services. As a Director in our Global Business Services (GBS) team, you'll shape strategy, oversee a diverse client portfolio, and drive operational excellence. This role offers the best of both worlds-practice and industry-alongside career variety, sector specialism, and the flexibility to manage your time through BDO's agile working framework. You'll collaborate with senior leadership to grow the business, challenge strategic thinking, and deliver impactful change. We're looking for someone with: ACA / ACCA qualified or equivalent Significant experience of delivering international accounting projects with operations in different countries using, or within, a shared service centre Proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams within a project management framework Experience managing and developing staff i.e. coordinating staff projects, mentoring, counselling, appraising and recruiting Experience in delivering business development activities 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 whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and w e'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 the UK thousands of 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.
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors such as Pension Audit, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Pension Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From developing new skills, working on audit tenders, undertaking business development activities and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by pension members and Trustees alike. You'll be someone who is 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. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll also: Act as a major point of contact within the firm. This includes responding quickly to, as well as anticipating requests/needs and keeping stakeholders informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the audit. Be responsible for the financial management of a portfolio from billing, WIP management and cash collection. Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings. Ensure assignments are staffed with the appropriate mix of knowledge and skills required. Ensure that the firm's risk management and quality control procedures are adhered to at all times. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities. Support Partners and Senior Managers in the development of new business relationships and business proposals through high level sales and marketing activity. Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any new business. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate our employees, which includes participating in graduate recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Work as part of the pension audit management team within the wider Audit stream (e.g. resource planning, merit rate meetings and efficiency gains) Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in office marketing events, keeps abreast of the wide range of service the firm offers. Act as a role model for trainees and executives. ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Have previous experience of managing people of all grades and experience, including managing audits and teams remotely. Good working knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and Pension SORP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including contributions, benefits and investments Experience of working with and managing audits with Scheme administrators and Scheme Accountants. Experience of preparing audit planning and completion reports to Trustees as well as presenting audit findings confidently Building, developing and maintaining a pension industry network of key contacts. Project Management experience, confidently communicating with clients and internal BDO staff and monitoring audit timetables to ensure deadlines are met. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our 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 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 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 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.
Apr 22, 2026
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 leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors such as Pension Audit, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Pension Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From developing new skills, working on audit tenders, undertaking business development activities and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by pension members and Trustees alike. You'll be someone who is 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. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll also: Act as a major point of contact within the firm. This includes responding quickly to, as well as anticipating requests/needs and keeping stakeholders informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the audit. Be responsible for the financial management of a portfolio from billing, WIP management and cash collection. Complete assignments within agreed budgets and timescales and identify opportunities for additional billings. Ensure assignments are staffed with the appropriate mix of knowledge and skills required. Ensure that the firm's risk management and quality control procedures are adhered to at all times. Identify and recognise business and sales opportunities. Support Partners and Senior Managers in the development of new business relationships and business proposals through high level sales and marketing activity. Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any new business. Recruit, retain, develop and motivate our employees, which includes participating in graduate recruitment, ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for counselees. Work as part of the pension audit management team within the wider Audit stream (e.g. resource planning, merit rate meetings and efficiency gains) Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in office marketing events, keeps abreast of the wide range of service the firm offers. Act as a role model for trainees and executives. ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent. Have previous experience of managing people of all grades and experience, including managing audits and teams remotely. Good working knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and Pension SORP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of financial products, firm services, issues regarding advice and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Experience of systems/controls testing as well as substantive auditing, including contributions, benefits and investments Experience of working with and managing audits with Scheme administrators and Scheme Accountants. Experience of preparing audit planning and completion reports to Trustees as well as presenting audit findings confidently Building, developing and maintaining a pension industry network of key contacts. Project Management experience, confidently communicating with clients and internal BDO staff and monitoring audit timetables to ensure deadlines are met. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our 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 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 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 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 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 i ndustry. 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 As a Director, you will be managing a portfolio and be responsible for the timely completion and quality delivery of engagements. You will support the Partners with project work, build excellent relationships, initiate, and deliver marketing and business development projects and work with the senior members of the London Valuation Team in developing the business. You'll be someone with: Significant valuation experience at a senior level gained in another professional services firm. Proficiency in a number of valuation techniques including: discounted cash flow, multiples analysis, options and other derivatives pricing, intangible asset and tax valuation approaches. Proven people leadership skills and commitment to developing teams. Strong Quality & Risk and Commercial Management skills. Adept ability to interpret financial statements in the context of valuations. Strong commercial acumen and ability to understand the internal and external drivers of value for a given asset. 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 whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and w e'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 the UK, thousands of unique minds are 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.
Apr 21, 2026
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 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 i ndustry. 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 As a Director, you will be managing a portfolio and be responsible for the timely completion and quality delivery of engagements. You will support the Partners with project work, build excellent relationships, initiate, and deliver marketing and business development projects and work with the senior members of the London Valuation Team in developing the business. You'll be someone with: Significant valuation experience at a senior level gained in another professional services firm. Proficiency in a number of valuation techniques including: discounted cash flow, multiples analysis, options and other derivatives pricing, intangible asset and tax valuation approaches. Proven people leadership skills and commitment to developing teams. Strong Quality & Risk and Commercial Management skills. Adept ability to interpret financial statements in the context of valuations. Strong commercial acumen and ability to understand the internal and external drivers of value for a given asset. 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 whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and w e'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 the UK, thousands of unique minds are 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.
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 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 i ndustry. 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 As a Director, you will be managing a portfolio and be responsible for the timely completion and quality delivery of engagements. You will support the Partners with project work, build excellent relationships, initiate, and deliver marketing and business development projects and work with the senior members of the London Valuation Team in developing the business. You'll be someone with: Significant valuation experience at a senior level gained in another professional services firm. Proficiency in a number of valuation techniques including: discounted cash flow, multiples analysis, options and other derivatives pricing, intangible asset and tax valuation approaches. Proven people leadership skills and commitment to developing teams. Strong Quality & Risk and Commercial Management skills. Adept ability to interpret financial statements in the context of valuations. Strong commercial acumen and ability to understand the internal and external drivers of value for a given asset. 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 whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and w e'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 the UK, thousands of unique minds are 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.
Apr 21, 2026
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 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 i ndustry. 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 As a Director, you will be managing a portfolio and be responsible for the timely completion and quality delivery of engagements. You will support the Partners with project work, build excellent relationships, initiate, and deliver marketing and business development projects and work with the senior members of the London Valuation Team in developing the business. You'll be someone with: Significant valuation experience at a senior level gained in another professional services firm. Proficiency in a number of valuation techniques including: discounted cash flow, multiples analysis, options and other derivatives pricing, intangible asset and tax valuation approaches. Proven people leadership skills and commitment to developing teams. Strong Quality & Risk and Commercial Management skills. Adept ability to interpret financial statements in the context of valuations. Strong commercial acumen and ability to understand the internal and external drivers of value for a given asset. 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 whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and w e'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 the UK, thousands of unique minds are 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.
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 As an Assistant Manager, you will build strong financial reporting and technical expertise within a collaborative team, supported by high quality training and development. You will work with a diverse client portfolio across multiple sectors, delivering statutory accounts and advisory services under UK GAAP and IFRS. The role involves leading complex engagements, managing client relationships, reviewing team output, and ensuring high quality, timely delivery. You will also contribute to the wider Financial Reporting management team by supporting people development, business growth, commercial performance and compliance with firm policies. You'll be someone with: ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification Previous experience in a management role Strong working knowledge of UK and international reporting standards (including UK GAAP and UK-adopted IFRS) and related financial reporting requirements Previous experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, consolidations and cash flows Business development experience - able to contribute to the identification and conversion of opportunities to services 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 whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and w e'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. We have thousands of u nique 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.
Apr 21, 2026
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 As an Assistant Manager, you will build strong financial reporting and technical expertise within a collaborative team, supported by high quality training and development. You will work with a diverse client portfolio across multiple sectors, delivering statutory accounts and advisory services under UK GAAP and IFRS. The role involves leading complex engagements, managing client relationships, reviewing team output, and ensuring high quality, timely delivery. You will also contribute to the wider Financial Reporting management team by supporting people development, business growth, commercial performance and compliance with firm policies. You'll be someone with: ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification Previous experience in a management role Strong working knowledge of UK and international reporting standards (including UK GAAP and UK-adopted IFRS) and related financial reporting requirements Previous experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, consolidations and cash flows Business development experience - able to contribute to the identification and conversion of opportunities to services 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 whe re and whe n 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 c ollaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work , so w e 've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices . BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise , and w e'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. We have thousands of u nique 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.