Business Services & Outsourcing Manager

Cooper-Parry; Derby; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Holiday entitlement

Parental leave

Pension scheme

Casual dress

Wellbeing program

Volunteering

Social clubs

Job summary

Cooper Parry UK is seeking a ACA/ACCA-qualified senior professional to lead the Accounts and Financial Reporting service line within our Business Services & Outsourcing team. You will deliver high-quality statutory accounts and financial reporting for a portfolio of complex clients, while coaching and developing colleagues.

You will oversee technical reviews (FRS 102, FRS 101, IFRS) and contribute to business development and go-to-market efforts in the Mid-Market space.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience delivering financial reporting advisory services and statutory accounts.
• Strong project and time management with a diverse client portfolio.
• Business development capability to identify opportunities.
• Expertise in FRS 102 and IFRS reporting.
• Ability to build strong client relationships and deliver a great client experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounts and financial reporting service line on a portfolio of audited clients.
• Complete technical reviews of FRS 102, FRS 101 and consolidated IFRS.
• Support BS&O team with technical queries and coaching.
• Oversee Mid-Market projects like FRS 102 to IFRS conversions.
• Contribute to go-to-market strategy for Mid-Market businesses.

Skills

Senior role experience

Financial reporting advisory

Statutory accounts

Audit support

Project management

Time management

Business development

FRS 102 IFRS

Client relationships

Team collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

About the role...

Are you currently working in an outsourcing or audit manager role and are looking for your next challenge? Do you love solving problems and the technical challenges that come with working with sophisticated, complex businesses? We have an exciting new role within our growing Business Services & Outsourcing team that could be your perfect fit.

As a senior member of the Business Services & Outsourcing team, we are looking for someone who is technically-savvy and well-versed in both FRS 102 and IFRS. The role will involve:

• 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.

By joining us you will be working with a team and company that inspires you and be given an active opportunity to shape the future of our company and encouraged to be innovative.

About you...

At Cooper Parry, we’re in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You’ll continuously strive to keep learning – whether you’re a trainee or a Partner – and you’ll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

You will need to be ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualified. But above all, you will need to be passionate about client experience, constantly looking for ways to add more value to our clients. Ideally, you will have:

• 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.
• Umpf! A genuine passion and drive for "getting stuff done", someone with 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!

About us...

We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. We’re straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.

Check out our recent achievements:

• Best Companies’No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Companyto Work For in the UK
• BecameB CorpCertifiedin 2023 and we’re still the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Achieved 5 awards at theInspiring Workplace Awardsin 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience

What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you’re given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you’ll produce amazing results.

That’s why we offer things like:

• 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

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we’ll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.