Outsourcing Senior

RSMUK; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks an Outsourcing Senior to manage a client portfolio and deliver a high-quality accounting service. The ideal candidate will be ACCA or ACA qualified, possess excellent communication and compliance skills, and have strong experience in accounting standards. This position emphasizes developing client relationships and mentoring junior staff while contributing to team objectives.

Qualifications

• ACCA or ACA Qualified Accountant, or AAT Qualified Accountant with significant post-qualification experience.
• Experience in the real estate, financial services, or energy & natural resources sectors is advantageous.
• Knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for a client portfolio.
• Ensure accurate preparation of management accounts and VAT returns.
• Manage client and third-party relationships effectively.
• Build internal relationships to share relevant service information.
• Coach junior team members in management reporting and VAT returns.

Skills

Excellent compliance skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft packages

Strong time management

Education

ACCA or ACA Qualified Accountant

AAT Qualified Accountant with significant experience

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Consulting brings together multiple teams across Transactions, Risk & Consulting, ABA, and Outsourcing to provide client‑centric solutions for RSM's current and future clients within the middle market. Our Consulting team has a major role to play in driving forward the growth of the firm with over 1,700 people delivering almost £200m revenue.

At the heart of Consulting are the six solutions we offer our clients: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. Our solutions create an enhanced tailored approach to support our clients in achieving their strategic goals and empower our people to make an impact and develop their own unique career path.

Overall Purpose

Our Outsourcing department is responsible for our clients back office financial functions. We will complete all monthly ledger work, booking of accruals and prepayments, fixed assets and completion of monthly management accounts. We perform bank reconciliations and in some cases we make payments on behalf of the client, or set up the payment runs for their approval and release.

As an Outsourcing Senior, you will be responsible for a portfolio of clients and support our Outsourcing function by providing a high‑quality accounting service, as well as developing client relationships alongside your own professional growth. This role will be central to the achievement of the wider team's strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility of a client portfolio, acting as the day‑to‑day main point of contact for the client. Ensuring accurate preparation of management accounts, VAT returns and other tasks within deadlines and budgets set.
• Working collaboratively with corporate tax, accounting and advisory and audit teams on year‑end deliverables.
• Building strong relationships internally to provide clients with information on other RSM service lines relevant to their business and participating in Outsourcing Team meetings, being an ambassador for Outsourcing and the wider firm.
• Sharing your knowledge and expertise with the team and taking an active role in developing and coaching more junior members of the team in; management reporting, VAT returns and soft skills such as communication and problem‑solving.
• Managing client and third‑party relationships and delivering an excellent level of client service and stakeholder management from initial client meetings, through transition, liaising with other key contacts and assisting with the development of the client's accounting system, to steady state and ongoing service delivery, building trust, monitoring service standards and implementing efficiencies and improvements.
• Awareness of relevant financial targets and constraints and contributing to achieving these, keeping the relevant Outsourcing Manager informed of progress.
• On‑going demonstration of highlighting potential business opportunities to the relevant Outsourcing Manager, and self‑learning of RSM's markets and core‑client base.

Personal and professional qualities

Once you start your RSM career, you'll be welcomed into a community of professionals who'll help you spark ideas, find new solutions and make you feel like you belong. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience must include:

• ACCA (or ACA) Qualified Accountant, or AAT Qualified Accountant with significant post‑qualification experience. QBE candidates with significant experience would also be considered.
• If applying to our London team, experience in the real estate, financial services, or energy & natural resources sectors is advantageous.
• Excellent compliance skills with limited supervision, including knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Excellent communication skills allowing you to quickly build rapport with client principals and colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft packages including Word, Outlook, and advanced Excel.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring that their outsourcing needs are met.
• Strong time management and organisational skills, adhering strictly to client reporting deadlines.
• Proven ability to manage multiple clients and deliverables.