Expert Finance Leader

Are you looking for a challenging role that combines finance expertise with leadership skills? We are seeking a dynamic team member to join our business services team as an Outsourcing Manager.

About the role

This is not your average business services accounts practice role. The successful candidate will need to be equally effective in working both as part of a team and alone, either within our office or at client sites. This role includes working with clients to enhance their internal finance function in various ways, from acting as one of their finance team to helping them streamline their accounts processes.

The role will predominantly involve preparing management accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies, along with supporting the junior team with queries.

This role also involves reviewing client records and making recommendations for improvements and assisting the clients with implementation projects including planning and training.

Key responsibilities:

• Dealing with clients: to review their processes to make recommendations for improvements.
• Management Accounting: Produce timely and accurate management accounts that serve as a trustworthy foundation for financial planning and strategy for clients.
• Management Reporting: Assist in developing a comprehensive management reporting pack to empower the clients with the data needed to make informed strategic decisions.
• VAT Returns: Produce and review VAT returns for a variety of clients in a variety of industries.
• Team support and Development: Cultivate a high-performing team through effective leadership, training, support, and development.
• Systems and Processes Improvement: Continuously assess and enhance finance systems and processes to support clients.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate outstanding performance in the following areas:

• Technical Proficiency: Possess strong accounting and financial management skills.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop a team.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to build confidence and influence across all levels of the organisation.
• Proactive Learning and Adaptability: Eager to embrace growth, learn continuously, and initiate change effectively.
• Strategic Insight: Ability to grasp complex business operations quickly and provide insightful financial and operational information to support executive decision-making.

Essential skills and experience:

• You should hold a professional qualification such as ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA and have a solid background in finance operations work, with prior experience in a similar position.
• Prior practical experience of drafting management accounts, producing and reporting on management accounts, setting up accounting systems/functions plus experience of completing VAT returns.
• Excellent communication skills: confident and articulate in dealing with a wide range of clients.
• A strong grasp of ICT/relevant software systems, and a willingness to utilise them to their full potential, coupled with the ability to re-evaluate existing systems/processes with a view to continuous improvement.
• A proven track record of working to deadlines and effectively handling multiple priorities, with a positive attitude to problem-solving and working in a team.
• A vigilant approach to dealing with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills and a keen eye for detail. A confident approach in dealing with clients is essential.
• Self-motivated and able to work without supervision.
• Must have a full UK driving licence with access to own transport, to facilitate client visits.
• Tenacious, thorough, and self-motivated attitude with an expert eye for detail, good organisational skills, and the ability to identify and deal with potential issues.

We offer a great opportunity to gain experience within a prestigious team that has gained significant recognition. Our team supports businesses in a variety of sectors and business structures, providing a mix of services which cover bookkeeping, management accounts, year-end accounts preparation, VAT, personal & corporate tax, and other accounting matters.

We have an extensive in-house training programme for all staff. To apply, please submit your CV together with a covering letter stating your current salary via the 'Apply' button.