CFO Solutions Manager - Xero & Automation Lead

Grant Thornton (UK); Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Grant Thornton UK LLP in London is seeking a Manager in our CFO Solutions team to lead finance outsourcing for a varied client portfolio, with a focus on Xero and automation. You will develop people and deliver high-quality service.

You will manage client work, coordinate staffing, review management and statutory accounts, VAT, and electronic payments, and drive improvements in our Xero offering across assignments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering outsourced accounting or finance services including management accounts, statutory accounts and VAT.
• Experience reviewing technical work and managing related risks.
• Experience managing and developing a team, including resourcing and scheduling.
• Experience working with Xero and related apps, or a clear appetite to lead on them.

Responsibilities

• Lead on client work and manage a portfolio of clients with varying complexity.
• Plan and coordinate client work, including staffing, to meet objectives on time and on budget.
• Review management accounts, statutory accounts, VAT returns and payment files.
• Lead conversations with clients about improvements and service quality.
• Support the team with technical queries and grow the Xero offering.
• Guide day-to-day resourcing, scheduling and billing to ensure profitability.

Skills

Outsourced accounting

Xero expertise

Team management

Client relationship management

Billing and debt management

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CA or CIPFA)

Tools

Xero and related apps

Job description

Grant Thornton UK LLP in London is seeking a Manager in our CFO Solutions team to lead finance outsourcing for a varied client portfolio, with a focus on Xero and automation. You will develop people and deliver high-quality service.

You will manage client work, coordinate staffing, review management and statutory accounts, VAT, and electronic payments, and drive improvements in our Xero offering across assignments.