Business Services Manager – Chinese speaking

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? These and many more perks are included in your GE employee benefits pack. To see the full list, click here.

What will the role entail?

Responsibilities

• 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

Essential

• ACA/ACCA qualified with previous experience in a managerial role.
• Able to demonstrate wide experience and competency in delivering accounts and meeting all client’s compliance requirements, managing a team of accountants and commercial awareness.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Fully conversant with Sage, Quickbooks and, to an extent, Xero software.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in managing and leading a portfolio of sizable Chinese clients in different sectors.
• Qualified accountant, with experience working in an established UK accountancy firm.
• Fluent in Chinese and English communication, ideally speaking both Cantonese and Mandarin (preferred but not essential).
• Willing to take part in marketing and business development opportunities.
• Good time management with ability to meet tight deadlines Flexible attitude, with ability to prioritise workloads.

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.