Accountant – Manager of Outsourcing

Blusource Finance Limited; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional accountancy firm in Loughborough seeks an experienced Outsourcing and Accounting Manager. The role involves managing bookkeeping, VAT work, and client relationships while overseeing a team. Candidates should be proficient in Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks. The firm offers bi-annual salary reviews, flexible work opportunities, and a supportive team environment with regular socials.

Benefits

Bi-annual salary reviews

Flexible role opportunities

Free parking

Birthday off each year

Regular staff socials

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping and VAT work.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage outsourcing and bookkeeping tasks.
• Prepare and review VAT returns and management accounts.
• Oversee clients' bookkeeping and maintain strong relationships.
• Run a diverse client portfolio.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT management

Client management

Team management

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

An established accountancy practice with an excellent reputation, superb offices and free parking, based within commuting distance of Loughborough, Quorn, Coalville and Leicester are seeking to hire an Outsourcing and Accounting Manager to join the team.

Within the role, you will manage outsourcing, meaning bookkeeping and VAT work, plus some management accounts at each VAT quarter, involving the management of the team.

There is also the scope to take on additional responsibilities, such as year-end accounts work, tax, or other work within the firm such as payroll or people management.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of VAT returns and the department
• Oversee and review clients’ bookkeeping, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, journals, and month-end adjustments.
• Prepare and review management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Running a client portfolio, involving accounts, tax, client management etc.

Benefits

• Bi-annual salary reviews and bonuses
• Flexible role and opportunities within the firm
• Free parking
• Birthday off each
• Regular staff socials

The practice are Xero focused, also using some sage and quickbooks. With MTD coming in next year, there will be more work going into that team, with the general growth in client base strong. There are lots of enquiries from the current client base and they pick up good quality work locally. Salary wise, the firm are open within reason.