BDO UK
Financial Services Business Services Outsourcing Manager
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Business Services and Outsourcing Manager – Financial Services
BDO | Accountancy and Business Advisory Firm
About BDO
Be part of an accountancy and business advisory firm that drives solutions for today’s evolving business landscape. BDO partners with Britain’s ambitious, high-growth entrepreneurs and enterprises, supporting their economic impact at every stage.
At our heart lies three core principles: Ideas | People | Trust.
The Role
Our Vision for Business Services and Outsourcing
The Business Services and Outsourcing (BS&O) team sits at the heart of our offerings. We deliver long-term value by specialising in:
- Accounting
- Payroll
- Regulatory compliance and more
Beyond service delivery, this team connects diverse needs across BDO’s domestic and international operations—from innovative SMEs to global multinationals. By fostering authentic, meaningful client relationships, our BS&O teams open doors to expanded business opportunities.
In this fast-paced, agile environment, success hinges on your ability to:
- Solve complex challenges with initiative
- Collaborate seamlessly across teams
In return, we offer a progressive professional journey, aligning with the industry’s most dynamic and varied careers.
Overview
You’ll take active ownership of Financial Services clients, delivering outstanding outsourcing and advisory solutions under the BDO brand.
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Key Responsibilities: As a Manager, you’ll:
- Manage client relationships while leading project delivery
- Provide timely financial insights, including:
- UK GAAP and IFRS account reviews
- Guidance on performance, forecasting, and regulatory compliance
- Combine technical expertise (e.g., Xero proficiency) with commercial acumen to streamline processes and add measurable value
- Balance project oversight against budgets and deadlines
- Upskill junior team members and collaborate with internal specialists
- Maintain ** BDOs risk and quality standards** across all deliverables
This role thrives on impact, trust-building, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Qualifications & Technical Skills
To excel in this ** Manager-level position**, you’ll need:
- A recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Deep working knowledge of FRS 102
- Strong expertise in business controls, with hands-on experience in:
- Month-end and year-end processes
- Proven capabilities in:
- Outsourcing services
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Ability to research and apply technical accounting guidance with precision
- Understanding of enterprise risk management within the accounting profession
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel⁺, PowerPoint
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Note: Proficiency in Xero is advantageous.
Our Commitment to You
Career Growth
- Development programmes, structured frameworks, and resources designed to:
- Align with your personal and professional goals
- Offer clarity around your trajectory
- Provide empowerment to achieve long-term success
Supportive Culture
Trust, mutual support, and respect are pillars of our culture—embodied through:
- Inflexible yet impactful initiatives:
- Informal “success conversations”
- Formal mentoring/coaching
- We adapt together:
- Our agile working framework encourages connection across teams
- Direct access to resources when you need them
- Collaborative environments designed for growth:
- Multidisciplinary events
- Dedicated networks and knowledge-sharing spaces
Our Shared Vision
We fuel entrepreneurial ambition, driving the UK economy forward. Our collective energy is rooted in:
- Open and adaptable culture
- Commitment to ongoing employment, upskilling, and creativity
BDO’s future is built upon:
- Global leadership in advisory services
- Integrity when delivering experience and excellence
We shape tomorrow together—with clarity, empowerment, and a shared mission to innovate and excel.
BDO proudly offers a dynamic career with individuals like YOU, united under a bold purpose.
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