Outsourcing Finance Lead | Virtual FD & Advisory

Butler Rose Ltd; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-tier accountancy practice in Liverpool is seeking an Assistant Manager for its outsourcing team. You will provide outsourced finance services including bookkeeping, management accounts, and VAT while also acting as a virtual FD for select clients. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA qualified or have equivalent experience, along with strong client-handling skills. The role offers hybrid working, development support, and benefits like 25 days' holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Hybrid working (approx. 3 office / 2 home)

25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)

Pension with employer contribution

Study support for those still completing exams

Clear, structured development programme

Regular social and team-building events

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified, or equivalent experience in outsourced finance services.
• Strong experience in management accounts, bookkeeping, VAT, and financial oversight.
• Comfortable providing advice and acting as a virtual FD for clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outsourced finance services to client businesses.
• Act as a virtual FD for selected clients, providing insight, advice, and oversight.
• Support and guide junior team members within the outsourcing function.

Skills

Management accounts

Bookkeeping

VAT

Client-focused financial oversight

Excellent communication

Client-handling skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent experience

Job description

A mid-tier accountancy practice in Liverpool is seeking an Assistant Manager for its outsourcing team. You will provide outsourced finance services including bookkeeping, management accounts, and VAT while also acting as a virtual FD for select clients. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA qualified or have equivalent experience, along with strong client-handling skills. The role offers hybrid working, development support, and benefits like 25 days' holiday and a pension scheme.