Senior Manager of Support Services

4 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Grant Thornton (UK) Full time
Outsourcing Manager - Accounting Services

At Grant Thornton UK LLP, we're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion, and integrity first. We're looking for a Senior Manager of Support Services to lead our outsourcing function in Accounting Services.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience of team leadership, onboarding, and managing large outsourcing assignments. They will also have excellent knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and good knowledge of UK VAT, corporation tax, and employment tax rules.

We're happy to talk flexible working and will support you to balance your work and life.

A look into the role

  • Working closely with the existing leadership to gain a deep understanding of the business and processes
  • Leading and inspiring our people to drive business growth through change and innovation
  • Building scale in the team to meet requirements for growth and monitoring ongoing resource needs
  • Taking the lead in achieving sustained and rapid growth through effective marketing and business development
  • Leading on the conversion of new business opportunities, delivering proposals and presentations to prospects
  • Supporting the outsourcing manager team, fostering a culture of coaching and development, and rewarding great performance
  • Being approachable and accessible, providing technical support and guidance
  • Being responsible for team finances and liaising with stakeholders
  • Leading where necessary on the onboarding of large and complex assignments
  • Being a point of escalation for clients, taking the lead in conversations where required

What we're looking for

We're looking for a professional with a strong track record of team leadership, outsourcing management, and business growth. The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CA, or CIPFA) and excellent knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS102 and UK VAT, corporation tax, and employment tax rules.

Why join us

At Grant Thornton UK LLP, we're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We value diversity, respect our colleagues, and empower them to perform at their best. We're looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas, and go beyond expectations.



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