Outsourcing Manager

2 months ago

Norfolk, United Kingdom HAYS Full time
Outsourcing Manager or Senior Manager job. Option on base office + Hybrid working

Hays are recruiting an Outsourcing Manager or Senior Manager for the Business Services team within a leading accountancy firm. This growing team supports businesses in a variety of sectors and business structures, including limited companies, partnerships, sole traders, not-for-profit organisations/charities, and professional firms. The team provide a mix of services which cover bookkeeping, management accounts, year-end accounts preparation, VAT, personal & corporate tax, and other accounting matters. 
About the role 
This is not your average Business Services accounts practice role. 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 Management AccountingManagement Reporting VAT Returns Team support and Development Systems and Processes Improvement 
Essential skills and experience: 
  • You should hold the ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA qualification, or be able to demonstrate that you are qualified by experience to a similar level, and should have a solid background in finance operations work, with prior experience in a similar position. Previous experience within an accountancy/bookkeeping practice or professional services environment would be preferred, but is not essential. 
  • A high level of IT proficiency and the ability to use various packages: Xero, Quickbooks, Sage and others. High level Excel skills. 
  • 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 your 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.

Desirable: 
  • Practice experience within a digital team providing clients with software recommendations. 
  • Previous experience of assessing and enhancing finance systems and processes to support an efficient and accurate accounts process 
  • Knowledge of complex VAT matters and ability to provide initial VAT advice to clients 
  • Previous experience in carrying out training of others

Benefits and Rewards
Highly competitive salary Flexible workingDress for your diaryDeath in serviceCycle to workFree parkingHealth careHoliday purchaseContributory pensionPrivate medicalShopping discountsSick payWell-being supportSocial eventsPlease apply online or contact Cara Whyte at Hays to discuss  # 4606384

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