Outsourcing Associate

1 week ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Hays Senior Finance Full time

Outsourcing Associate

Employer Location Oxford, England, Oxfordshire Salary Competitive, DOE Closing date 22 Apr 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.

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About Us
We're a leading accounting firm dedicated to supporting ambitious businesses. We work closely with entrepreneurs and SMEs to help them achieve their goals and make an impact on the team is expanding rapidly, bringing together exceptional professionals to create a full-service, tech-enabled accounting partner. Using a combination of expertise and intuitive technology, we empower businesses to plan smarter and grow mission is to become the UK's top tech-enabled accounting firm for SMEs. We have ambitious goals, and our highly skilled team collaborates in a supportive and respectful environment to deliver outstanding service. When you join us, you'll not only tackle engaging client challenges but also contribute to shaping the future of accounting.
The Role

Are you ready to advance your career in accounting? As an Outsourcing Associate, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering excellent client service by preparing management accounts and VAT returns for a diverse portfolio of approximately 20-30 clients, including sole traders, partnerships, charities, and limited companies. You'll work on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis, review the work of junior team members, and assist with draft invoices. This role provides an exciting mix of technical accounting tasks and client interactions, making it a fantastic opportunity for career growth.
Key Responsibilities:

Preparing management accounts and VAT returns for clients. Delivering exceptional client service consistently. Reviewing junior team members' work and assisting with draft invoices. Proactively managing client relationships and addressing their needs. Working efficiently to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience:

Level 4 AAT qualified and/or part-qualified in ACCA studies. Experience in preparing VAT returns and management accounts in a practice setting. Proficiency with accounts production packages (, Xero, Sage 50 Accounts, QuickBooks) and Excel. Strong verbal and written communication skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work independently while managing client relationships effectively. Teamwork skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

When you become a part of our team, we'll support your personal growth journey and help you unlock your full 'll work with you to create a clear progression plan tailored to your ambitions, alongside access to learning and development opportunities to focus on your future.
Additional Information:

Standard working week: hours on a hybrid basis (up to 50% home-based and 50% office-based monthly). Core working hours: 10 AM - 4 PM, Monday to Friday. Flexible working and employee satisfaction are central to our values. Exceptional development support tailored to individual goals. Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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Company

At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years' success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we've evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.

From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.

So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That's why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.

So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.

We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:

Corporate Governance Credit Control Part-Qualified Accountant Payroll Public Practice Accounting Public Services Accounting Senior Finance – Qualified Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping Tax & Treasury

You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow

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