Business Advisory Manager

2 days ago


Homeworking, UK, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy and Finance Full time

Exciting opportunity for an Outsourcing Manager to join a leading firm based in the Business Advisory Department. Colchester or Ipswich office. Our client is a leading provider of financial services and advice to both business and private clients. They place a strong emphasis on valuing individuals needs and contributions. You will have the opportunity to develop your career whether this be within the team or developing knowledge and skills in a different area of the business or personal development.

The role

  • Lead a diverse team of Outsourcing analysts and Seniors across our Colchester and Ipswich offices with Partner Support inspiring, motivating and coaching the team to be the best they can be.
  • Leading on the conversion of new business opportunities and delivering proposals to prospects through building internal relationships and external networking.
  • Able to demonstrate that they have an extensive pragmatic working knowledge of bookkeeping.
  • Able to confidently use software such as Xero, Sage, Dext, Quickbooks, ApprovalMax and Go Proposal as well as training others in the team to use them in an efficient way.
  • Reviewing bookkeeping, management accounts and VAT Returns completed by team members.
  • Managing the workflow of the Bookkeeping team. Reviewing weekly work plans & ensuring the team is working towards deadlines throughout the week, as well as ensuring that quality standards are maintained
  • Review weekly timesheets completed by the team ensuring that time posted to clients and non-chargeable assignments are consistent.
  • Working with clients to agree timelines of when bookkeeping and VAT returns need submitting.
  • Being the main point of contact for clients for Bookkeeping work.
  • Occasional visits to client offices to set up and maintain bookkeeping records and quarterly VAT returns.
  • Embrace technological change in the accounting space and ensure these are embedded in our portfolio of client solutions.
  • Build and maintain professional relationships with clients.


The successful candidate will:

  • Be ambitious, you want to drive the Firm forward.
  • Compassionate, you have purpose and are proactive in your approach to meeting both client and personal goals.
  • Agile, embrace new ideas and demonstrate innovativeness.
  • AAT, ACCA or ACA qualified or qualified by experience.
  • Experience working within accountancy practice (desirable).
  • Highly organised, with previous bookkeeping and people management skills.
  • Strong IT skills and experience working with different accountancy systems (such as Xero, Sage, Dext, ApprovalMax, Go Proposal & Quickbooks).
  • Self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative as well as being a Team player


Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive market salary
  • Individual learning and development plan
  • Flexible and remote working options for a healthy work-life balance
  • 36 days of paid holiday, plus the option to purchase more
  • Health insurance, cash plan, and other wellbeing benefits
  • Life assurance up to 4x salary and auto enrolment from day 1 to the firm's pension scheme
  • Pension contributions and life insurance
  • Amazing referral bonus scheme - earn up to £5,000
  • Mental health support and employee wellbeing program
  • Opportunities to give back through our Foundation


Please contact Cara Whyte at Hays to discuss or apply on line

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