Outsourcing Assistant Manager

Austin Rose Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Structured career progression pathway

Mentorship and leadership development

Job summary

Austin Rose Associates in London is recruiting an Outsourcing Assistant Manager to lead a high-profile corporate portfolio within a Top 40 Firm. You will oversee accounts preparation and outsourcing services, guiding junior staff and reporting to Partners, Directors and Senior Managers.

The role requires ACA/ACCA, strong UK/IFRS knowledge, UK Tax and VAT, and proficiency in Xero, Caseware and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Hold a professional accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA).
• Strong technical knowledge of UK and International accounting standards, combined with practical working knowledge of UK Tax and VAT compliance.
• Proficiency in Xero, Caseware, and advanced Excel.
• Direct experience supervising junior staff and managing group consolidation workings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse client portfolio across corporate sectors, overseeing delivery of accounts preparation and outsourcing services.
• Plan, supervise, and review complex management accounts, financial reports, and statutory accounts prepared by junior team members.
• Prepare and review detailed consolidation workings to support multi-entity group accounts.
• Report directly to Partners, Directors, and Senior Managers as a key client advisor.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA

Tools

Xero

Caseware

Excel

Job description

Outsourcing Assistant Manager – Top 40 Firm – London

Are you an experienced accounting professional seeking a dynamic, high-growth environment where your leadership and technical expertise are genuinely valued? Are you ready to step into a pivotal role within a well-established Outsourcing team, managing a high-profile corporate portfolio while guiding junior staff?

This Top 40 Firm is widely recognised for its proactive, collaborative, and empowering culture. Dedicated to technical excellence and client-centric service, the practice offers a vibrant environment that actively invests in continuous professional development, modern cloud accounting technologies, and structured career advancement.

As an Outsourcing Assistant Manager, you will:

• Manage a diverse client portfolio primarily across corporate sectors, overseeing the overall delivery of accounts preparation and outsourcing services.
• Plan, supervise, and review complex management accounts, financial reports, and statutory accounts prepared by junior team members.
• Prepare and review detailed consolidation workings to support multi-entity group accounts.
• Report directly to Partners, Directors, and Senior Managers, acting as a direct key advisor for client engagements.

As the successful candidate you will:

• Hold a professional accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA)
• Possess strong technical knowledge of UK and International accounting standards, combined with practical working knowledge of UK Tax and VAT compliance.
• Demonstrate proficiency in key practice accounting software, specifically Xero, Caseware, and advanced Excel.
• Have direct experience in supervising junior staff, conducting complex account reviews, and managing group consolidation workings.

What You’ll Receive

• Private medical
• Structured career progression pathway with direct merit-based advancement
• Dedicated mentorship and leadership development resources
• Vibrant firm social calendar, team-building events, and networking opportunities