Job Description
Your new companyYou will be joining a respected and long established accountancy practice with a strong presence across the North West. The firm is known for its supportive culture, modern approach to outsourced finance, and a commitment to delivering high quality client service across a varied and growing portfolio. Due to continued growth they are seeking an outsourcing manager to join their team in Liverpool.
Your new roleAs Outsourcing Manager, you will lead a diverse portfolio of outsourced finance clients, acting as the primary point of contact and overseeing the delivery of bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and month end close.You will take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and cost control activities, ensuring all outputs meet SLAs, statutory deadlines, and UK GAAP/HMRC requirements. You will present management accounts with commentary and insights, guiding client decision making. You'll also manage and develop a team of seniors and juniors, overseeing capacity planning, performance, and training.Additionally, you will drive process improvement and automation, lead system implementation projects, and monitor profitability, WIP, and billing. You'll play a key role in spotting and delivering advisory opportunities across reporting, process enhancement, and finance transformation.
What you will need to succeed
- ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with experience in practice outsourcing
- Strong technical grounding in UK GAAP, VAT, and management reporting
- Experience managing a varied client portfolio
- Confident in presenting financial information to clients
- Previous line management and mentoring experience
- A proactive mindset with a focus on improving processes and systems
- Strong commercial awareness, including WIP and profitability management
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing outsourcing team
- Supportive leadership and investment in ongoing development
- Exposure to varied and interesting clients across multiple sectors
- The opportunity to drive change, innovation, and best practice within the function
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