62 Business Services jobs in the United Kingdom

Our Client is seeking a motivated and flexible individual to join our small, friendly team as a Business Services Officer. This varied and rewarding role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, is confident with administration, and has a genuine interest in local communities.

You'll be the first point of contact for visitors to our office - providing a warm welcome and helpful support to residents, councillors, and community partners.

You'll also play a key role in supporting the Mayor's civic responsibilities and provide day-to-day administrative assistance to the Town Clerk.

We're looking for someone who:

* Has excellent communication and organisational skills.

* Is confident using Microsoft Office and general office systems.

* Can manage multiple priorities with accuracy and discretion.

* Enjoys working with the public and being part of a small, committed team.

In return, we offer a supportive working environment, training and development opportunities, and a role that truly makes a difference in the community. Some evening and occasional weekend work will be required to support civic and council events (with time off in lieu).

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality administrative support across the site operations, with a particular focus on:

* Acting as the first point of contact in the Town offices, ensuring a professional and welcoming service to all visitors and enquirers.

* Supporting the civic role of the Town Mayor, including diary management and event organisation.

* Providing administrative support to the Town Clerk to help ensure the efficient running of council business.

This role supports the smooth and professional functioning of the Council's front-of-house and internal operations.

Key Responsibilities

Customer and Office Services

* Staff the reception desk and main telephone line, dealing promptly and courteously with all enquiries from residents, councillors, contractors, and visitors

* Manage room bookings and hire arrangements for council-owned premises

* Keep front-of-house areas tidy, welcoming, and accessible at all times

* Monitor and order civic supplies and merchandise as required

Mayoral and Civic Support

* Coordinate the Town Mayor's diary, including scheduling engagements and preparing briefing materials

* Liaise with event organisers, community groups and councillors regarding mayoral engagements

* Draft and send correspondence on behalf of the Mayor and maintain records of engagements

* Provide administrative support for civic events such as the Annual Civic Service and support the Community Engagement Officer in the organisation of Remembrance Sunday

* Organise and coordinate additional Town Mayor charity fund raising events

* Maintain accurate records of gifts, donations and hospitality received in line with the policy

Town Clerk's Office Support

* Assist the Town Clerk with day-to-day administrative tasks, including document preparation, proof-reading, meeting planning, and project tracking

* Support the delivery of council services and projects, maintaining communication and administrative links across teams

* Assist with HR administration as required

Other Duties

* Support the promotion of the services, including updating website content and community noticeboards where required

* Maintain accurate data records in accordance with the Data Protection Policy

* Provide flexible support across the wider administrative team to meet changing demands

* Attend occasional evening meetings and weekend events, with time off in lieu provided

* Undertake training and development to enhance skills and contribute to our client's objectives

* Promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion and being aware of your own actions and those of others.

All employees are responsible for eliminating unfair and unlawful discrimination in everything that they do.

* Attending training courses and seminars that support the role, and that contribute to personal and professional development.

* Keeping updated records of time, annual leave, and travel, and mileage reclaims.

* Performing any other relevant duties which may be assigned from time to time by the client.

Working Week

This role will initially be a 25 hour per week role, and these hours can be over 4-5 days. The role will increase to full time from 1 April 2026 and this is non-negotiable. Because of the customer facing role, hybrid work is not offered for the position.

Standard working days are Monday to Friday and the core office hours are 10 am to 4.00pm with a 30-minute lunch between 12.00pm and 2.00pm. In addition, attendance at occasional evening or weekend events and functions which will be included in your core hours. Our client has a Flexible Working Policy to accommodate working additional hours and overtime will be paid, provided it has been approved by your line manager in advance.

Closing Date Deadline for applications is

Wednesday 3 September 2025, 12 noon.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 17 September 2025.

Connect2Employment is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Employment is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Job Title:  Business Services Administrator

Location:  Cirencester

Contract:  Permanent, Full Time (Monday – Friday)

Hours:      37 hours

Salary:    £25,000

Pertemps is one of the UK’s largest independently owned Recruitment Agencies. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Administrator to join Pertemps in their Cirencester Office.

Our employees have the opportunity for reward and recognition, linked to personal and professional development, providing successful routes for career development, with the options to progress onto an Apprenticeship course in Business Admin and Customer Service. 

The role will be responsible for a variety of admin tasks to include the weekly payroll process working with both the Operational Teams and Contract Clients to ensure data is accurately collated, processed and extracted.   The successful applicant will also provide general office support to their colleagues who work on the Contracts in various locations across the UK.  Previous experience is not essential as full training will be provided.

As an Administrator your duties will include:

• Process spreadsheet data, holidays, SSP, SMP, expenses, bonuses, etc.
li>Manipulate spreadsheet data to run an import into the system.
• Manage the system for new starters and leavers.
• Submit the weekly payroll files.
• Investigate/resolve pay queries in consultation with the Operations Team.
• Provide general office support for the Operational Teams.

The ideal Administrator will have the following skills:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Highly motivated with a great deal of attention to detail.
• Ability to work using your own initiative.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to prioritise your workload.
• Positive attitude.
• Have an eye for detail and be proactive, with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a wider team.

In return you will receive a competitive salary, 24 days holiday increasing to 29 with length of service and unique benefits schemes , giving you access to 100’s of Retail Discounts, Perks, Benefits & Reward Schemes as well as the opportunity to join our Share Incentive Plan.

Closing Date for Applications:- Friday 22nd August 2025

• Own and lead a portfolio of SME groups and HNWIs, providing proactive, value‑adding advice.
• Review & sign‑off statutory accounts (FRS 102/105), management packs, VAT and corporation tax returns prepared by the team.
• Coach and develop seniors, assistants and trainees: workflow planning, reviews, actionable feedback, and CPD support.
• Partner with Tax/Audit on complex matters; liaise with banks, lawyers and regulators where required.
• Scope & deliver advisory projects (cashflow, structuring, systems, royalties/rights and one‑off assignments).
• Help refine processes and support practice growth, onboarding and BD initiatives.

• ACA or ACCA qualified, typically 5+ years' PQE in UK practice.
• Strong review experience across statutory accounts, management reporting, VAT and corporation tax.
• Confident with FRS 102 (FRS 105 useful; IFRS exposure a plus).
• A track record of portfolio leadership and developing people.
• Client‑first communication: you translate technical into practical, timely actions.
• Comfortable with modern practice tools (e.g. Xero, CCH, IRIS, Sage, QuickBooks, MS 365).

• £80,000 - £1 ,000 base + performance bonuses (twice yearly).
• 31 days' holiday (including bank holidays).
• Private health insurance.
• Hybrid working and flexible hours (e.g. start 7:00-9:30; finish 17:30-19:30).

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience

Location: Stamford, Lincolnshire

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are delighted to be partnered with a leading Accountancy Firm who are looking to grow their East Midlands teams. If you are looking to join a company with ambitious growth plans and a range of internal progression opportunities, this could be the role for you!

Our client is seeking a qualified Business Services Manager to manage a portfolio of SME clients. The successful candidate will have strong client relationship and team leadership skills and will join a firm committed to professional development and flexible working.

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries.

• Act as the primary client contact for advisory and compliance services.

• Oversee preparation and review of annual accounts, management reports, and client projects.

• Mentor and develop junior staff through objective setting, performance reviews, and coaching.

• Identify and pursue opportunities to add value and cross-sell additional services.

• Collaborate with management to contribute to team and service line objectives.

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) or a minimum of five years relevant experience.

• Proven experience in managing client portfolios and leading teams.

• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and business advisory services.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks.

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

• Clear career progression and continuous professional development support.

• Inclusive and supportive working environment.

• A range of other benefits including annual leave buying/selling, private healthcare and more than standard annual leave.

AVK is a leading player in the energy sector, committed to driving innovation and sustainability in critical power installations. We are on a mission to transform the industry, aligning our strategies with a sustainable future. We are looking for an Administrator to join our Business Services Team.

As an Administrator at AVK, you will be responsible for providing general administrative support to a team that spans across three separate divisions. You will build strong relationships across this team, and with other groups across the wider AVK business. You will be involved in administrative processes within finance, sales, marketing, communications, logistics, HR and other business functions. You will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software.

Requirements

·    Manage the storage structure for all documentation. 

·    Maintaining management information, such as sales pipelines. 

·    Raising purchase orders and invoices. 

·    Data entry. 

·    Organise and minute relevant meetings. 

·    Creating written communication. 

·    Maintaining a customer feedback register. 

·    Support in maintaining business risks and opportunities register.  

·    Assisting with presentations and other ad-hoc tasks. 

·    Liaising with the People team for onboarding and other HR tasks. 

·    Ensuring compliance with all processes and always maintaining a high level of confidentiality. 

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Performance Bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank hols
• Birthday Off
• Pension Plan
• Hybrid working / Flexible working

AVK|SEG does not discriminate on the race, colour, religion, sex, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.  We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the volume of responses, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.

NXTGEN is delighted to be working closely with a highly regarded and ambitious accountancy firm in Norwich to recruit an Accounts Manager for their growing Business Services team. This is a truly unique opportunity to join the firm at an early stage of their exciting growth journey, giving you the autonomy to shape the future of the team and the services they deliver.

In this role, you'll work 1-2-1 with a Partner, taking an active role in building and developing both the portfolio and the team, while staying hands-on with a range of existing clients. This isn't your typical practice role where you're waiting for opportunities - as one of the first through the door, you'll have a clear progression pathway from day one.

The firm is proud of its supportive culture, flexible working environment, and genuine commitment to its people. You'll have the chance to work closely with clients, influence how services are delivered, and play a key part in the continued success of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, managing relationships and delivering exceptional service.
• Produce complex management accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Prepare and present reporting packs to provide clients with valuable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Review year-end accounts and tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Build, lead, and mentor a growing team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
• Work directly with a Partner to shape the future of the team and identify opportunities for growth.
• Continuously review and enhance clients' finance systems and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

What We're Looking For:

• ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience in an accountancy practice, with strong knowledge of financial operations and management accounting.
• Confident using Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with a diverse range of clients.

If you're looking for a role that offers real autonomy, early involvement in a high-growth team, and a fast-track route to progression - all within a supportive and flexible environment - this could be the perfect fit. Contact Annie today for more details.

NXTGEN is delighted to be working closely with a highly regarded and ambitious accountancy firm in Norwich to recruit an Accounts Manager for their growing Business Services team. This is a truly unique opportunity to join the firm at an early stage of their exciting growth journey, giving you the autonomy to shape the future of the team and the services they deliver.

In this role, you'll work 1-2-1 with a Partner, taking an active role in building and developing both the portfolio and the team, while staying hands-on with a range of existing clients. This isn't your typical practice role where you're waiting for opportunities - as one of the first through the door, you'll have a clear progression pathway from day one.

The firm is proud of its supportive culture, flexible working environment, and genuine commitment to its people. You'll have the chance to work closely with clients, influence how services are delivered, and play a key part in the continued success of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, managing relationships and delivering exceptional service.
• Produce complex management accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Prepare and present reporting packs to provide clients with valuable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Review year-end accounts and tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Build, lead, and mentor a growing team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
• Work directly with a Partner to shape the future of the team and identify opportunities for growth.
• Continuously review and enhance clients' finance systems and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

What We're Looking For:

• ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience in an accountancy practice, with strong knowledge of financial operations and management accounting.
• Confident using Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with a diverse range of clients.

If you're looking for a role that offers real autonomy, early involvement in a high-growth team, and a fast-track route to progression - all within a supportive and flexible environment - this could be the perfect fit. Contact Annie today for more details.

Job Title/Req Number: Consultant - Global Business Services (107214)

Base Location: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester or Newcastle plus network of 20 offices nationally:

The KPMG Global Business Services (GBS) consulting team is a cornerstone of our business. We do work that matters to our local business and communities – supporting technical innovation and adoption of cutting-edge solutionas across the UK. Working on complex engagements from Corporates, Private Equity, Infrastructure, Government, Healthcare and Financial Services this team is responsible for the delivery of cutting-edge technical solutions and trusted to get it right first time.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

Why Join KPMG Global Business Services?

Our GBS consulting practice is a priority area for significant and strategic global growth. In a changing world with numerous technology disruptors impacting the workforce, our services are more in demand than ever. We focus on delivering seamless enterprise value through all-round experience, enhanced effectiveness and efficiency cost-saving initiatives.

Our mission is to be the leading GBS and Business Process Outsourcing consulting practice in the UK market, to be number one in our focus markets (Public Sector, Consumer, Energy and Banking), and to be recognised as innovators in GBS next generation thinking, solutions, technology and BPO advisory.

What will you be doing?

Engagement delivery

• Play a key role in delivering cross-functional programmes and projects of a large size and complexity, including the shaping, planning, managing and delivery of engagements, the writing of client reports and quality assurance of work products

Risk management

• Supporting engagement risk management and assurance and engagement commercials ensuring the Firm’s risk management processes are implemented appropriately and effectively

People development

• Coaching and mentoring colleagues across the GBS team to support individual team member development needs and enabling career growth

Business Development:

• Supporting the establishment and development of relationships both internally within KPMG and externally with clients, as well supporting business development activity to secure future programmes of work
• Supporting and contributing to the development of proposals and client presentations. Identifying opportunities to expanding existing engagements to address client challenges or business areas beyond the initial scope

Practice Development

• Supporting the design and creation of KPMG specific GBS propositions, assets and intellectual property

What will you need to do it?

• Have experience in consulting or industry with specific relevance to Global Business Services
• Deep domain expertise in one or more relevant business processes within GBS e.g. Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Customer Service, IT, Data & Analytics
• Be an excellent team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, a growth mindset with drive for impact and an ability to work with ambiguity
• Hands on knowledge of project management methodologies and preferably certified project / programme management or strong experience in leading large projects and/or process migrations and transitions with experience of delivering to deadlines and required quality standards including experience coaching and mentoring team members
• Be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the GBS operating model including systems, data, processes, controls and governance
• Meet as a minimum the requirements of Baseline Personnel Security Standard as outlined:

Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:

• Have an ability to articulate trends in GBS and the challenges facing organisations across the public sector
• Have knowledge and understanding of end-to-end GBS processes and their interdependencies to deliver a seamless experience to customers
• Be an excellent communicator with the personal skills to build strong and lasting internal and client relationships; and the ability to deliver clear, concise, focused messages to senior business leadership or clients
• Have flexibility to travel
• Holding an accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/ICAS/CIMA or equivalent experience) would be preferable

To discuss this or wider Technology roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Our Locations:

We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core Tech hubs for this role are:

• Birmingham
• Bristol
• London Canary Wharf
• Newcastle Upon Tyne
• Manchester

This position will largely be based from London.

With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

Find out more:

Within Tech and Engineering we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to find out more below:

• Technology and Engineering at KPMG :
• ITs Her Future Women in Tech programme:
• KPMG Workability and Disability confidence:

For any additional support in applying, please click the links to find out more:

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Job Title/Req Number: Consultant - Global Business Services (107214)

Base Location: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester or Newcastle plus network of 20 offices nationally:

The KPMG Global Business Services (GBS) consulting team is a cornerstone of our business. We do work that matters to our local business and communities – supporting technical innovation and adoption of cutting-edge solutionas across the UK. Working on complex engagements from Corporates, Private Equity, Infrastructure, Government, Healthcare and Financial Services this team is responsible for the delivery of cutting-edge technical solutions and trusted to get it right first time.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

Why Join KPMG Global Business Services?

Our GBS consulting practice is a priority area for significant and strategic global growth. In a changing world with numerous technology disruptors impacting the workforce, our services are more in demand than ever. We focus on delivering seamless enterprise value through all-round experience, enhanced effectiveness and efficiency cost-saving initiatives.

Our mission is to be the leading GBS and Business Process Outsourcing consulting practice in the UK market, to be number one in our focus markets (Public Sector, Consumer, Energy and Banking), and to be recognised as innovators in GBS next generation thinking, solutions, technology and BPO advisory.

What will you be doing?

Engagement delivery

• Play a key role in delivering cross-functional programmes and projects of a large size and complexity, including the shaping, planning, managing and delivery of engagements, the writing of client reports and quality assurance of work products

Risk management

• Supporting engagement risk management and assurance and engagement commercials ensuring the Firm’s risk management processes are implemented appropriately and effectively

People development

• Coaching and mentoring colleagues across the GBS team to support individual team member development needs and enabling career growth

Business Development:

• Supporting the establishment and development of relationships both internally within KPMG and externally with clients, as well supporting business development activity to secure future programmes of work
• Supporting and contributing to the development of proposals and client presentations. Identifying opportunities to expanding existing engagements to address client challenges or business areas beyond the initial scope

Practice Development

• Supporting the design and creation of KPMG specific GBS propositions, assets and intellectual property

What will you need to do it?

• Have experience in consulting or industry with specific relevance to Global Business Services
• Deep domain expertise in one or more relevant business processes within GBS e.g. Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Customer Service, IT, Data & Analytics
• Be an excellent team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, a growth mindset with drive for impact and an ability to work with ambiguity
• Hands on knowledge of project management methodologies and preferably certified project / programme management or strong experience in leading large projects and/or process migrations and transitions with experience of delivering to deadlines and required quality standards including experience coaching and mentoring team members
• Be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the GBS operating model including systems, data, processes, controls and governance
• Meet as a minimum the requirements of Baseline Personnel Security Standard as outlined:

Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:

• Have an ability to articulate trends in GBS and the challenges facing organisations across the public sector
• Have knowledge and understanding of end-to-end GBS processes and their interdependencies to deliver a seamless experience to customers
• Be an excellent communicator with the personal skills to build strong and lasting internal and client relationships; and the ability to deliver clear, concise, focused messages to senior business leadership or clients
• Have flexibility to travel
• Holding an accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/ICAS/CIMA or equivalent experience) would be preferable

To discuss this or wider Technology roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Our Locations:

We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core Tech hubs for this role are:

• Birmingham
• Bristol
• London Canary Wharf
• Newcastle Upon Tyne
• Manchester

This position will largely be based from London.

With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

Find out more:

Within Tech and Engineering we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to find out more below:

• Technology and Engineering at KPMG :
• ITs Her Future Women in Tech programme:
• KPMG Workability and Disability confidence:

For any additional support in applying, please click the links to find out more:

• Applying to KPMG:
• Tips for interview:
• KPMG values:
• KPMG Competencies:
• KPMG Locations and FAQ: