Business Services & Outsourcing Manager

Cooper Parry

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an exciting new role within a growing Business Services & Outsourcing team for someone looking for their next challenge in an outsourcing or audit manager role. The ideal candidate will be technically-savvy and well-versed in both FRS 102 and IFRS, with a passion for solving problems and working with sophisticated, complex businesses. The role involves leading the accounts and financial reporting service line for a portfolio of audited clients, supported by Assistant Managers. Key responsibilities include delivering efficient processes, building client and internal relationships, managing working capital, completing technical reviews of FRS 102, FRS 101, and consolidated IFRS statutory accounts, and supporting the wider team with technical queries and complex research. The role also includes overseeing technical projects like FRS 102 to IFRS conversion and playing a key part in the go-to-market strategy for Mid-Market businesses to grow the offering and client base. The company encourages innovation and offers an active opportunity to shape its future.

Requirements

ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualified.
Passionate about client experience, constantly looking for ways to add more value to our clients.
Experience in a senior role, delivering financial reporting advisory services, preparing statutory accounts, or providing audit support to complex organisations.
Strong project and time management skills, with a track record of successfully overseeing a diverse client portfolio and meeting tight deadlines.
Demonstrated business development capability, with the ability to identify opportunities and convert them into successful engagements.
Well-versed in FRS 102 and IFRS reporting frameworks, including technical areas such as accounting for long term contracts, share-based payments, group reconstructions etc.
Ability to build strong client relationships and deliver an outstanding client experience.
Excellent project management and communications skills.
Have a “play all in” team spirit to support the wider department, with an ability to take a collaborative approach with clients and with the rest of the BS&O team.
Have a hunger for continuous improvement and a curiosity for finding the best way of doing things!

Nice To Haves

Experience in an outsourcing or audit manager role.
Technically-savvy and well-versed in both FRS 102 and IFRS.
Love solving problems and the technical challenges that come with working with sophisticated, complex businesses.
Genuine passion and drive for "getting stuff done".

Responsibilities

Leading the accounts and financial reporting service line on a portfolio of audited clients, whilst being closely supported by Assistant Managers.
Delivering a slick and efficient process from start to finish, building good working relationships with both clients and internal teams, as well as working capital management.
Completing technical reviews of FRS 102, FRS 101 and consolidated IFRS statutory accounts.
Supporting the wider BS&O team with technical queries, researching complex areas and finding solutions, as well as playing a key role in the coaching and development of the team.
Overseeing Mid-Market added-value technical projects, such as FRS 102 to IFRS conversion.
Playing a key role in our go-to-market strategy for Mid-Market businesses, growing our offering and client base in the accounts and financial reporting space.

Benefits

A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
A generous holiday entitlement
An enhanced parental leave policy
An enhanced pension scheme
No dress code – just “wear something!”
A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

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