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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Business Solutions Manager - **Company:** PKF Littlejohn - **Location:** London, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Accounting Systems, QuickBooks (Software), Receipt Bank (Accounting Software), Sage Accounting, Caseware, Xero (Accounting Software), Custom Reports - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d069f1475bd4ae1b ## About the Role Do you have a valid Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA), Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales certification?, Do you have experience in Xero?, * ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), with post-qualified experience * Proven Manager-level experience within practice * Experience of financial services clients and FCA reporting is desirable (e.g. Insurance brokers/intermediaries and Wealth and Asset Management) Skills & Attributes * Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP and IFRS) * Highly organised with ability to manage multiple priorities * Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills * Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills * Proactive and able to take ownership of decisions * Collaborative leader who supports and motivates teams Systems & Software * Strong experience with cloud accounting tools (e.g. Xero, Dext) * Experience with larger systems (e.g. Iplicit, Dynamics) is desirable * Broad exposure to systems such as Sage, QuickBooks, CaseWare #LI-TD1 ## Description This is a key Manager role within a growing division, responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, leading delivery, supporting team development, and contributing to business growth. The role requires a strong balance of technical expertise, commercial awareness, and leadership capability. Portfolio Management * Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring deadlines, quality standards, and budgets are met * Review management accounts, VAT returns, and statutory financial statements * Act as primary client contact, addressing queries and delivering insights * Lead client onboarding, including setting up or migrating accounting systems, advising on appropriate solutions, and ensuring a smooth transition Technical Delivery * Apply strong UK GAAP and IFRS knowledge to review and resolve complex issues * Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting, VAT and compliance developments * Review consolidations, cashflows, and ad hoc reporting (forecasting, KPI's, group reporting etc) * Deliver and oversee ad hoc client projects (e.g. process improvements, clean-ups, system implementations, secondments), ensuring high-quality output and commercial delivery Client Relationships * Build strong, trusted relationships with clients * Lead meetings and provide clear, commercially focused advice * Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery and add value * Coordinate effectively with internal teams (e.g. Audit, Tax, VAT, Payroll) to deliver a seamless and joined-up service to clients Team Leadership * Manage, coach, and develop junior team members * Allocate and review work effectively across the team * Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture * Lead the appraisal process, including setting objectives, delivering performance reviews, and supporting ongoing development and progression of team members Operational Management * Manage multiple priorities and changing demands effectively * Oversee WIP, billing, and portfolio profitability * Proactively identify out-of-scope work and scope changes, ensuring timely agreement of additional fees * Contribute to wider team initiatives and ad hoc projects (e.g. process improvements, system implementations, internal change programmes) * Ensure compliance requirements are met across the portfolio, including oversight of KYC processes and periodic reviews Business Development * Support and lead business development activities * Attend pitch meetings and contribute to proposals * Scope work, prepare fee quotes, and onboard new clients efficiently * Support targeted BD campaigns to drive growth ## Related Videos - [How One Developer Built the Back Office for 10 Million Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100082-how-one-developer-built-the-back-office-for-10-million-companies) - [C# 9 Source Generators - let the machine do the programming](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/192-c-9-source-generators-let-the-machine-do-the-programming) - [Tech as a Profit Center – Maximizing P&L Impact by Research Funding and Capitalization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100125-tech-as-a-profit-center-maximizing-p-l-impact-by-research-funding-and-capitalization) - [I broke the production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/484-i-broke-the-production) - [Let's build a VS Code extension for automated refactorings](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/305-let-s-build-a-vs-code-extension-for-automated-refactorings) - [Hard Problems Hide in Boring Places: Turning Accounting Workflows into AI Products](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100226-hard-problems-hide-in-boring-places-turning-accounting-workflows-into-ai-products) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Best Companies to Work For in The UK: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/186-best-companies-to-work-for-in-the-uk-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Guide for Expats Living in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/355-guide-for-expats-living-in-the-uk) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies)