Accounts Outsourcing Manager

Addington Ball; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy practice in Leicester seeks an Accounts Outsourcing Manager to lead the transformation of their Outsourcing team. The role involves overseeing management accounts for SME clients and mentoring junior staff. This position offers flexible hybrid working and numerous career progression opportunities. Ideal for a qualified accountant passionate about innovation and team leadership.

Benefits

Flexible working from home days

Long-term career progression

Regular team social events

Private healthcare insurance

34 days holiday policy

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with prior experience in accountancy practice.
• Experience in mentoring juniors and managing workflows.
• Ability to communicate across all business levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of management accounts for SME clients.
• Manage a small team delivering bookkeeping, VAT returns, and payroll.
• Support digital transformation projects for clients.
• Provide advice to clients for growth and profitability.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT skills (Excel, accounting software)

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

IRIS

Job description

Are you a qualified accountant who thrives on change, innovation, and making a real impact?

This is your perfect career opportunity to take a lead role in transforming the Accounts Outsourcing team of a reputable, regional based accountancy practice in Leicester.

In a nutshell, the firm has experienced significant growth and still has big growth plans to achieve in the long-term. To achieve this, they seek an innovative leader that can challenge the status quo and embrace new ways of working, offering the chance to make it your own!

As the Accounts Outsourcing Manager, you'll shape the future development of the Outsourcing function, continually evolving processes and procedures. As well as that, day-to-day you'll be at the forefront of overseeing the delivery of the full outsourced function and play a key role in digital transformation projects.

This presents an incredible opportunity for a qualified practice professional to positively influence the direction and long-term success of a team. It is an accommodating firm with a collaborative office culture, that also provides hybrid working & agile working.

Career opportunities similar to this are rare, this is not to be missed!

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee delivery of monthly and quarterly management accounts for a wide range of SME clients
• Managing a small team of juniors delivering bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll and forecasts & budgets
• Supporting digital transformation projects for clients, facilitating the execution and implementation
• Providing advice and guidance for clients, contributing their growth and profitability

Requirements:

• A fully qualified accountant, ACCA or ACA / ICAEW or equivalent with prior experience with an accountancy practice
• Previous experience of team leadership, mentoring juniors and managing workflows
• Adaptable approach to assignment with solid attention to detail and ability to communicate across all business levels
• IT skills including Excel and any accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, IRIS etc).

What's on offer:

• Flexible hybrid working from home days, plus agile working hours (full time or part time)
• Long-term career progression pathway and opportunities
• Regular team social events and activities
• Participation in charitable initiatives and fundraising
• Positive contribution for both local and global environment, recycling and energy initiatives
• Private healthcare insurance
• 34 days holiday policy
• Free onsite parking, modern and open plan office space
• And further benefits!

Register your interest by applying today or call Richard (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence.

Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/(phone number removed) - Accounts Outsourcing Manager