Are you currently working in an Accounting Manager (Outsourcing / Business Services) role and seeking a new challenge?
There's lots of potential to build on your existing skillset and develop new relationships in this team, where you will be joining as an Outsourcing Manager. If you are seeking a team that is growing, has great support, promotional prospects and is fun to be a part of then read on.
The role
As an Outsourcing Manager, you will take ownership of the delivery, quality, and profitability of a portfolio of client engagements, ensuring the team delivers a first-class service.
Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, developing strong relationships with senior stakeholders, and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, value-added service.
Leading on the planning, execution, and review of client deliverables, including overseeing accounting operations, periodic management accounts and VAT returns.
Reviewing and advising on finance function process improvements to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of the reporting close process - through the implementation of strengthened controls, adoption of technology solutions, or refinement of deliverables to achieve a premium standard.
Taking responsibility for profitability, resource planning, WIP and billing management, and monitoring overall engagement performance.
Supervising and coaching a team of Assistants and Supervisors, reviewing their work, providing constructive feedback, and supporting their professional and personal development.
Developing deep industry knowledge to better understand client needs, tailor service delivery, and contribute to thought leadership and market positioning.
Providing accounting and technical support on complex matters, such as accounting treatment, journal adjustment, consolidated reporting for group structures, and acquisition accounting.
Identifying opportunities to develop existing client relationships, supporting fee negotiations, and contributing to proposals and business development initiatives.
Leading on one or more aspects of team management, such as delivery quality, technology adoption, training, resource planning, or process improvement.
Working closely with Directors and Partners to deliver strategic initiatives that support the ongoing growth of the team and wider firm.
Requirements:
- ACA / ACCA qualified working in professional practice.
- Proven experience of managing a portfolio of clients ideally within an outsourcing, or management accounting environment.
- Ideally some experience of working with PE or Real estate clients but this is not essential
- Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS, with experience of reviewing management reports.
- Proven ability to oversee multiple engagements simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, quality, and profitability targets are met.
- Strong commercial awareness with proven experience in delivering sound financial management for client engagements.
- Experience leading and coaching teams, reviewing work, and supporting development of junior colleagues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in presenting to clients.
