Financial Services Outsourcing Manager

Brewer Morris; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brewer Morris is recruiting a Financial Services Outsourcing Manager to join its London team. You will manage a portfolio of outsourcing engagements across accounting and advisory services for diverse FS clients, from established firms to fast-growing entities.

In this client-facing role you’ll oversee delivery of management and statutory accounting, financial reporting, and advisory work, while developing junior colleagues and maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualified in ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Previous Financial Services outsourcing/FP&A experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of management accounting and bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Financial Services outsourcing engagements.
• Deliver high-quality outsourced accounting and advisory services on time.
• Develop junior team members and review their work.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Financial services experience

Management accounting

Bookkeeping

Client relationship management

Project management

Delegation and supervision

Interpersonal skills

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified

Job description

The opportunity

We are working with a leading UK accountancy and professional services firm looking to appoint a Financial Services Outsourcing Manager to its growing London team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to take on a client-facing role with responsibility for managing and delivering a broad range of outsourced finance and accounting services.

You’ll work with a varied portfolio of clients across insurance, private equity, asset management, banking and capital markets, ranging from established businesses to fast-growing financial services organisations.

The team works closely with clients as an extension of their internal finance function, providing high-quality accounting support and building long-term relationships.

The role

You’ll take responsibility for a portfolio of Financial Services outsourcing engagements, with your work incorporating a mix of:

• Management accounting
• Statutory accounting
• Financial reporting
• Accounting advisory work
• Client relationship management
• Project and engagement management

You’ll play a key role in ensuring work is delivered accurately and on time, while maintaining strong client relationships and identifying opportunities to improve processes and service delivery.

You will also work closely with junior members of the team, delegating and reviewing work while supporting their ongoing development.

What we’re looking for

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
• Previous Financial Services experience is required
• Strong management accounting and bookkeeping knowledge
• Experience managing client relationships
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience delegating and reviewing work
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Why consider it?

The role offers the opportunity to:

• Work with a diverse Financial Services client portfolio
• Gain exposure across multiple areas of accounting and advisory
• Take ownership of client engagements
• Develop management and leadership experience
• Work within a collaborative and supportive professional services environment
• Build a longer-term career within Financial Services outsourcing and advisory

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