Business Services Manager

Lubbock Fine LLP; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious accountancy firm in London is looking for an experienced professional to manage a portfolio of clients, focusing on VAT returns and management accounts. The ideal candidate will have an ACA/ACCA qualification and a proven track record in a medium-sized practice. In addition to competitive compensation, the firm offers diverse benefits including flexible working options and extensive employee support programs.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private Medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave packages

Flexible benefits including cycle to work

Annual away day and Christmas party

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ post-qualification experience in a medium-sized practice.
• Ability to interpret client information and challenge clients appropriately.
• Strong client relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, reviewing management accounts and VAT returns.
• Supervise and review staff output, providing guidance to juniors.
• Attend networking events and contribute to new client proposals.

Skills

Clear and accurate commercial advice

Client management

Team collaboration

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Overview

Why Lubbock Fine?

Lubbock Fine is a successful 17 Partner accountancy and tax advisory practice and a founder member of the award-winning global network Russell Bedford International. Due to growth, we plan to expand our team to 160 members this year. The overarching strategy is to \'redefine exceptional\'. We invite you to join us and help shape the future.

We have a diverse range of clients in the UK and globally. Our specialist business desks serve clients in France, Portugal, India, the Middle East and Africa, with operations in the Cayman Islands. Our Dubai office, established in 2006, was among the first to register as auditors with the Dubai Financial Services Authority.

Our clients span sectors including property investment, natural resources and renewable energy, media and entertainment, technology, FCA-registered firms, charities and large funds with up to £4bn in assets. This diversity provides challenging and rewarding work and opportunities to gain exposure to new industries or specialise.

Our leadership team is friendly and open. We operate a Smart Working policy that gives you autonomy over when and where you work, with trust rewarded by strong performance. We are committed to CSR and social mobility, and offer a broad range of benefits focused on employee wellbeing, flexibility and a quality working environment.

LF supports varied personal goals through tailored development plans. Some team members have transitioned into industry and become clients. We offer sabbaticals and international secondments within the RBI network.

If you aim to reach partnership, our transparent Path-to-Partner programme progresses you from trainee to management to Partnership as quickly as you are able.

Our Business Services Team

Our Business Services Team consists of around 25 staff, from Trainee to Partner. As a member of the team, you report to Managers, Associate Directors and Partners depending on the assignment. We work with a diverse client base including SMEs, corporate entities, OMBs and funds. You will be an integral part of the clients’ teams as a trusted adviser and first point of contact. Core services include year-end accounts, VAT, cash flow and management accounts, with additional advisory on projections to support growth. Our sectors include property, professional services, entertainment and hospitality, leisure, PR, IT and technology.

Start-up companies form an important and growing part of our client base. We assist entrepreneurial businesses with initial setup, ongoing financial planning and helping them secure finance and investors.

Job Description

• You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and reviewing management accounts, VAT returns, statutory accounts and a range of ad hoc reporting across various industry sectors.
• You will act as client manager responsible for budgeting, WIP and billing.
• You will review often complex and bespoke management accounts.
• You will supervise and review staff output and provide guidance to junior members of the team.
• You will have ongoing interaction with the team and business services partners, including those from other LF business units.
• You will receive training, feedback and development from an exceptional team of practitioners as well as international advisory exposure to clients.
• You will attend networking events and work on new client proposals and prospects.

Requirements

• The ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) qualification.
• The ability to provide clear, accurate and commercial advice to clients.
• The ability to build strong client knowledge and act as an extension to the client.
• At least three years’ post-qualification experience gained within a medium-sized practice.
• The ability to interpret client information and challenge the client appropriately.
• The ability to liaise and coordinate effectively with team members and other service lines across the firm.
• A real team-player with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• A keen interest in working in a challenging and sociable environment.
• A commitment to continuous learning and to improving your own technical expertise.

What we will offer in return

A competitive salary as well as a fully comprehensive range of benefits to include:

• Smart Working with core hours from 10am to 4pm
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 2% bonus at Christmas
• 4 or 5% pension (matched)
• Private Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave packages
• Flexible benefits: including healthcare assessments, cycle to work, health cash plan etc
• Employee assistance programme
• Fresh fruit and snacks in the office every week
• Massage Angels Quarterly
• Annual away day and Christmas party as well as numerous other socials
• Annual wellbeing calendar with free seminars, freebies, lunch & learns
• A supportive working environment where development and progression are actively encouraged!

All applications are treated in the greatest confidence.