Financial Reporting Manager

BDO

Financial Reporting Manager reviewing annual service charge expenditure for BDO, a UK accountancy and advisory firm. Managing teams, client escalations, assurance delivery, and business development.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeSouthampton • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Service Charge Accounting, particularly within the residential sector, while effectively managing teams and ensuring high-quality client service. Proficient in delivering solutions and identifying business growth opportunities through collaboration and communication.

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ACA QualificationService Charge AccountingTeam ManagementClient CommunicationMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Service Charge AccountingFinancial ReportingAssurance ServicesKPI ManagementBusiness Development

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam LeadershipClient Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

ACCA QualificationACA Qualification

Industry Keywords

Social HousingFinancial EnvironmentAccountancy PracticeClient Service

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver high-quality independent reviews of annual service charge expenditure for a specific client
Manage a dedicated team and supervise the review process
Ensure work is efficient, completed within KPIs, and tailored to client needs
Act as an internal and client-facing escalation point
Deal confidently with difficult situations
Report to the Director and Partner team
Provide and implement solutions where required
Actively participate in business development
Identify opportunities to grow the business
Collaborate with senior managers, Directors, Partners, clients, and colleagues to deliver exceptional client service

Requirements

What you’ll need

ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification with experience working in an accountancy practice or other financial environment
Alternatively, significant Service Charge Accounting experience; residential service charge experience preferred
Previous experience of Social Housing Service Charge Accounting advantageous
Experience managing junior staff
Excellent communication skills
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
Experience providing assurance services desirable but not essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development programmes, resources, and frameworks
Informal success conversations
Formal mentoring and coaching
Agile working framework
State-of-the-art collaboration spaces in offices
Multidisciplinary events and dedicated learning resources
Opportunities to build a professional network and share skills and experiences