Business Services Manager

We are looking for an experienced Manager to join our growing Business Services Department. The role is a hybrid mix of working in the Cornhill office and home working. The right person will be managing a portfolio serviced by their own team and working closely with a partner. Therefore, we are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and a flexible attitude.

Is GE right for you?

A dynamic and evolving organisation which puts individuals at the heart of its business. We provide exciting opportunities across our firm, enabling our team to achieve new heights in their career. Here you will be challenged, supported and most importantly heard, enabling you to develop your skills and grow professionally and personally.

You will receive hands on training, personal development and support from leading and seasoned practitioners, partners and experts in their field, enabling you to quickly grow your knowledge and expertise and excel in your chosen career.

How we give back

To ensure our employees know how much we value their hard work, we offer an extensive benefits and perks package. Our package covers your lifestyle, health and wellbeing, development and finances. How about an additional day off to celebrate your birthday? Or utilising our in-house mentoring scheme? And access to our Work Life Well workshops? These and many more perks are included in your GE employee benefits pack. See the full list here.

What will the role entail?

• Working on a diverse portfolio of clients, including small and medium sized privately owned limited companies, LLP’s, partnerships, and sole traders. You will need to oversee the delivery of compliance services to clients in addition to ad-hoc projects as they arise.
• Reviewing the work of members of the team and assisting the team in their training and development.
• Preparation of proposals for potential clients.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Management of portfolio of clients across different sectors ensuring compliance requirements are met on a timely manner, exercising judgement on requirements for partner input and meeting high quality standards.
• Undertake ad hoc assignments as required by clients
• Management of client WIP and billing process for a portfolio of clients demonstrating commercial awareness without compromising quality.
• Plan, supervise and review statutory accounts in line with relevant accounting standards.
• Review management reports and attend client meetings when necessary to present results and KPIs.
• Provide business advice to enhance value offering to clients to drive business growth and co-ordinate internally to bring in relevant technical expertise where necessary.
• Provide training and development to members of the department through regular and useful feedback and actively promotes team members towards career progression.
• Able to delegate effectively and assign tasks based on each individual’s knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrate the necessary soft skills to nurture and grow client relationships.
• Responsible for proactive workload management across their portfolio.
• Managing resource requirements using a proactive approach within the team/department.
• Make regular contributions at department level, regardless of team, facilitate growth and efficiency.
• Keep abreast with technical and regulatory changes and up to date with current affairs.
• Track record of adherence to firm policies and procedures and suggest changes and improvements where necessary.
• Actively involved in internal initiatives and builds strong internal relationships beyond their own department.
• Demonstrates initiative by anticipating the needs of the department, clients and the wider firm and takes the necessary action.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to share information in a clear and timely manner with the appropriate people.

Bring the real you to work, challenge the norm and have fun whilst developing your career.

At GE, we aim to create an inclusive culture that’s based on trust and respect where everyone can thrive and express themselves freely. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, actively listening to all opinions to create an environment without barriers; where everyone is given the same opportunities. We encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you have any questions about our commitment to DEI during your application process, please contact hello@geraldedelman.com.