Outsourcing Manager

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent accountancy practice in Manchester seeks a skilled professional to manage a portfolio of high-net-worth clients. You will supervise financial statement preparations and lead a team in delivering quality service while enjoying benefits such as a flexible work policy, contributory pension, and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance cover

Profit-Sharing Plan eligibility

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a number of years of experience working in practice.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt.
• Experience supervising and coaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of high-net-worth clients.
• Supervising preparation of year-end financials and management accounts.
• Leading teams on outsourcing projects.

Skills

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Proactivity

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Excel

Word

Xero

Job description

Client-facing role with high-net-worth clients

Team leadership opportunities

Client Details

This is a Top 20 accountancy practice with an excellence presence in Manchester of over 100 people and beautifully refurbished offices.

Being part of a global network, this is a leading, independent accounting and consulting firm with access to local insights on a global scale.

Description

You will have responsibility for managing a portfolio of clients that operate in a range of sectors and the role would include (but is not limited to) the following key elements, within agreed deadlines:

• Supervising the preparation of year-end financial statements
• High level reviews of management accounts and VAT returns
• Leading a team on large outsourcing projects
• Financial management
• Work planning and annual timetabling, ensuring that internal timetables are met by junior team
• Taking ownership of ad-hoc advisory projects
• Cross-departmental communication (liaising with tax and audit teams)
• Supervising the coaching and development of qualified staff and trainees
• Building and maintaining client relationships

Profile

• Preferably ACA/ACCA qualified and a number of years' experience of working in practice.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills, along with the ability to learn quickly.
• A good knowledge of Excel and Word is essential.
• A good understanding of MTD bookkeeping software packages, such as Xero.
• Understanding of other accounting systems would be helpful but is not an essential requirement.
• Self-motivated and pro-active, with the ability to organise your own workload.
• Display a flexible, professional approach and have the confidence and ability to communicate effectively with managers, partners and clients.
• Natural team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude and excellent eye for detail.

Job Offer

• A 35 hour working week with a hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home for up to three days per week (our core hours are 10-4)
• Excellent benefits including; contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover and great flexible benefits and family friendly policies.
• Eligibility for the firm's Profit-Sharing Plan. Paid in December
• Eligibility for the discretionary bonus scheme