Business Services Adviser

Duncan & Toplis group; Derby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Derby seeks an efficient and experienced Business Services Adviser to provide accounting and business advisory services. Successful candidates will have ACA/ACCA qualifications or three years of experience, focusing on client account preparation, team collaboration, and business development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

18 weeks full pay for maternity and adoption leave

Continuous learning support

Death in service benefit

Discounted wills and power of attorney

Enhanced holidays

Subsidised private medical insurance

Flexible annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified or with a minimum of three years experience.
• Ability to develop professional and technical knowledge.
• Good communication skills, enabling effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client accounts and provide business advisory services.
• Engage in business development by promoting services to clients.
• Support training and development of team members.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Technical knowledge

Familiarity with accounting software

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Minimum of three years experience

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

We have the opportunity for an efficient and experienced accountant to join our team as a Business Services Adviser to support the provision of business compliance and advice services at our Derby location.

What does this role involve?

As Business Services Adviser, you will be responsible for undertaking the preparation of client accounts and assisting with the provision of a comprehensive accounting and business advisory service.

You will confidently provide high-level client work, efficiently and within budget, requiring minimal assistance and supervision.

Teamwork

You will work as part of a team to support the training and development of team members, including regular reviews of work and providing constructive feedback to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality services.

Developing working relationships with clients and assisting in all aspects to maximise yield and performance is a key part of this role. Where appropriate, you will initiate and take an active role in business development by promoting our full range of services to clients.

Skills and experience

We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and capabilities to apply, although it’s essential that your values and experience align with this role’s key responsibilities. To be successful you will:

• have good communication skills, enabling you to work effectively and collaboratively in a team
• have the ability to develop professional and technical knowledge
• have familiarity with accounting software
• be ACA or ACCA qualified or with a minimum of three years experience

Join Duncan & Toplis

From flexible working arrangements and time-matched volunteer hours to online fitness classes and mental health support, at Duncan & Toplis we're committed to helping our people maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

We help our team to develop their talents and encourage ambitious individuals to progress their careers and expand their professional and personal capability with fully supported training and CPD.

Our values of trust, partnership, and inclusivity are at the forefront of everything we do.

Full support and 18 weeks full pay for maternity and adoption leave, inclusive of statutory maternity/adoption pay to all eligible team members and two weeks full pay for paternity leave.

Fully supported training and CPD

Continuous learning support to help develop skills and long-term goals through mentoring, coaching, technical and soft skill training both internally and externally.

Death in service

Insured benefit available to all team members up to the age of 65, four times annual salary. Conditions apply.

Discounted wills and power of attorney

50% discount for team members and their partners, 25% discount for children and parents of team members.

Enhanced holidays

Minimum of 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasingto 27 days on five years of service or for Managers. 32 days plus bank holidays for Director.

Subsidised private medical insurance

Non-subsided purchase through a Group Company scheme.

Flexible annual leave

Buying or selling of annual leave up to five days. Conditions apply.

Talent referral bonus

For eligible team members, bonus payments up to £1,000 on successful candidate referrals.

Employer matched contribution that increases based on years of service or team member grade.

Half day paid leave matched with half day annual leave for voluntary and other charitable activities.

Employee assistance programme for 24/7 confidential support from trained counsellors and access to trained mental health advisers.

Team milestone award

Additional benefits, experience vouchers and gifts given to celebrate milestone awards at five, 10, 15 and 25 years.

Online fitness classes

Online fitness programmes with a variety of workouts, including yoga, pilates, strength training and cardio.

Permanent health insurance

Permanent health insurance is available to all eligible team members who have one years continuous service at April each year. Conditions apply.

Agile working - hybrid/flexible

The ability to flex working hours and working location between office and home.

Enhanced sickness entitlement

Four weeks full pay followed by four weeks half pay.

Study leave

Fully supported qualifications including study leave.

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Salary sacrifice scheme to lease an electric vehicle, smart charger, EV energy tariff and free miles in one hassle-free package.

Management and leadership academy

Management development programmes are provided at all levels, from taking the first step into management right through to our six-month leadership academy.

Healthcare workplace app

Fully supported qualifications

Cycle to work scheme

Save money on tax and national insurance by purchasing a bike through this scheme and paying for it over a 12 month period.