Our incredible Business Services and Outsourcing team are on the lookout for an experienced and talented Director to come and join the team and push us on to our next phase of growth, specifically focussed on growing our presence amongst Mid-Market clients

If you have a passion for what you do, making a difference and want to work for a truly unique firm where you have the freedom to use that experience to deliver exceptional work, then we would love to hear from you.

As a Business Services and Outsourcing Director, you will be passionate about building relationships –externally with existing clients, new prospects, and other professional services firms, as well as internally with the wider leadership and more junior team staff within the team. You need to be adaptable and versatile to effectively oversee the delivery of assignments across your portfolio, in addition to supporting clients with complex queries and providing advice and solutions which are tailor-fit for their needs.

 As you know, this is no rigid, eyes-down and desk-bound role. It’s hard work… and you love it.

You thrive on getting the best outcomes for your clients, you relish the hands-on leadership and the opportunity to guide and mentor the next generation, and you take pride in the satisfaction of spotting and resolving issues at the heart of business activity.

As the ideal candidate you will be/have:

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or overseas equivalent)
• Experience of managing a portfolio of Mid-Market clients
• Experience in managing client relationships and dealing with complex client queries
• Leadership experience at a management grade
• Business Development experience

Our Business Services and Outsourcing team is energetic, self-motivated, and dedicated to giving a first-class service to our clients. We challenge the status quo, deliver exceptional results, and have fun whilst doing it!

We’re straight-talking and put people and relationships before products and services. This is what’s made us the fastest growing firm of accountants in the UK... and our vision is to continue.

Over the last couple years alone, we have achieved some fantastic feats:

• Partnered with Waterland Private Equity since July 2022, and are now on a lightning-fast growth journey
• Ranked No.1 in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index
• Placed Top 3 in the mid-size category at the Inspiring Workplace Awards and 13th overall at the Inspiring Workplace Awards, against all businesses of all sizes across Europe, Middle East & Africa
• B Corp certified! Measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Best Companies No.1 Accountancy Firm to work for in the UK & No.30 Best Large Company to work for 2023

What's in it for you...

We have always believed in trusting our people to make the right decisions for themselves. From how you dress, to where you work and how often you take holiday. We give our people the opportunity to work flexibly, as well as the trust and accountability to deliver.

We put our people at the heart of our culture. If our people love working here then they do amazing work, that’s why we offer things like:

• A streamlined, client-focused service free from unnecessary red tape
• Supported development with tailored training to help you learn and progress
• Open Holidays – unlimited paid annual leave to take what you need to feel well rested
• We are currently undertaking a 100-80-100 trial, otherwise known as a “4 day work week trial” to reduce our working hours by 20%
• A truly flexible approach to hybrid working
• Empowered and entrusted to do what you do best
• An amazing wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Alongside an array of benefits and perks all nicely packaged on our CP Pay & Perks platform

We know everyone performs their best when they feel welcomed and supported to bring their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will work with you to ensure you have all you need to achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

A note for Recruitment Agencies...

Agencies, we love you… but unsolicited CV’s will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you would be interested in working with us – please send a message to careers@cooperparry.com, should we have anything we need additional support on we will reach out to you.