Assistant Outsourcing Manager

About the Company:
Our client is a leading provider of global expansion, funds, and active wealth solutions. They possess 100 years of heritage, over 700 industry experts and have been awarded multiple major honours, demonstrating the key role they play in the industry. Theywork with numerous of the most lucrative individuals and companies globally, helping them diversify and become viable in the long term. Their underlying values are fundamental to all they do, with the highest levels of technical excellence and professionalismalways kept.

They understand that people are the most valuable asset and work hard to make certain that all staff are aided during their personal development and have a fantastic work life balance. Furthermore, there is considerable opportunity to progress within thepractice, through internal recruitment and clear development plans. This has resulted in numerous individuals advancing to senior roles within 3-5 years. The culture is inclusive and promotes diversity, guaranteeing all individuals are encouraged to grow together.

About the Role:
They are looking for a determined and experienced individual to join the fast-growing International Financial Outsourcing team as an Assistant Manager. The selected individual will need to be a fully qualified Accountant as well as possess a background withinpractice. Experience will preferably be strong in assessing full monthly management accounts. The firm works with many of the most exciting and rapidly developing companies in the world, as well as prosperous entrepreneurs. Consequently, individuals with engagingpersonalities will be of a high value.

**Benefits**:
There are numerous benefits to joining this prominent firm. This includes joining one of the most lively and fast paced workplaces in the industry, in which the client service offering is constantly changing. The salary will be highly competitive, as welloffer several benefits, including many social and fun events throughout the year. Perhaps most important of all is the commitment to coaching, personal development and career progression that will be offered during the course of your employment.

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage a portfolio of clients, guaranteeing all client reporting & payment deadlines are met.
- Full evaluation of management accounts, confirming technical accuracy and that any inconsistencies are explored and dealt with before submission to the client.
- Assessment of VAT return submissions and Intrastat returns.
- Overseeing of Management Accountants and Financial Administrators, certifying they are fulfilling their work properly and offering assistance.
- Retaining exceptional relations with clients, acting as the central finance point of contact, responding efficiently to reporting or ad hoc technical queries and resolving any concerns.
- The evaluation of payment runs and online BACs payment submissions.
- Interacting with teams across the firm together with international local service providers for accomplishment of UK and global compliance duties.
- WIP & billing control: guaranteeing a comprehensive knowledge of the contracted scope of work, approving special fees & supporting with contract evaluations and fee discussions.
- Supervising costings on client portfolio and reporting/ explaining monthly recovery to management.
- Recognizing and executing improvements to the current compliance routines and control systems.
- Overseeing the onboarding of new client accounts from an accounting and administrative standpoint.
- Contributing to the broader team and supporting the Management team in the day-to-day running of the team, with accountability for a selection of management duties.
- Supporting in researching and executing new accounting proposals for efficiency reasons.
- Staying up to date with technical advancements affecting work. Carrying out proactive study (tax & financial reporting related).
- Guaranteeing full compliance with anti-money laundering commitments.

**Requirements**:

- Significant Knowledge and Experience in a practice background
- Be ACA / ACCA qualified
- Strong experience in preparing and reviewing full monthly management accounts
- Comprehensive knowledge of all VAT reporting requirements
- Excellent technical skills and strong IT capabilities
- Be able to manage time effectively and meet strict deadlines
- Strong communication skills
- Have an analytical approach and be detailed oriented