Accounts & Business Services Operations Director

BKL

London, United Kingdom
Base: £80,000 - £110,000; bonus/equity: not specif...
On-site
Aca or acca qualified or equivalent
9+ years experience in accounts and business services
Senior leadership in professional services environment
The role ensures the ABS team operates as a unified, high-performing department aligned with the firm's strategic goals while driving operational excellence and innovation

Job Summary

  • The role ensures the ABS team operates as a unified, high-performing department aligned with the firm's strategic goals while driving operational excellence and innovation.
  • You will champion the development of people and teams, embed robust quality and risk controls, and leverage insight from data and technology to strengthen the ABS proposition.
  • BKL is a certified B Corp offering a hybrid working model in London with a focus on balancing profit with impact through ethical leadership and scalable delivery.

Matching Summary

The role ensures the ABS team operates as a unified, high-performing department aligned with the firm's strategic goals while driving operational excellence and innovation.

Salary

Base: £80,000 - £110,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Hybrid working, flexitime, wellbeing and development programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent
  • 9+ years experience in Accounts and Business Services
  • Senior leadership in professional services environment
  • Strong understanding of accounts production and advisory delivery
  • Experience with quality control and risk management
  • Proven track record in capacity planning and profitability

Nice-to-have

  • Championing innovation and continuous improvement
  • Leveraging data and technology for client insight
  • Fostering high-performance collaborative culture
  • Cross-referral opportunities with Tax and Audit lines
  • Commitment to B Corp sustainability values

Key Requirements

  • ACA or ACCA qualification required
  • 9+ years experience in ABS sector
  • Senior leadership experience in professional services
  • Expertise in regulatory compliance and risk management

Work Rights

Not specified

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