Outsourcing Accounting Manager

Dains; Dublin; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Pension

Permanent Health Insurance

Employee referral scheme

Training and continuous learning

Job summary

Dains Ireland is seeking an experienced Outsourcing Accounting Manager to lead our outsourced accounting team from Dublin. You will support a varied portfolio of SME clients, driving accurate bookkeeping and timely reporting.

You will oversee client onboarding, manage workflow and billing, and ensure high-quality service while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Several years in a small/medium sized accounting firm in a similar role.
• Strong hands-on bookkeeping and accounts preparation experience.
• Experience with outsourced accounts teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the outsourcing team, ensuring client accounts are accurate and timely.
• Serve as the primary client contact for outsourcing and manage relationships.
• Lead onboarding of new clients and smooth transition processes.
• Manage bookkeeping operations, workflow, and client billing processes.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements and management accounts.

Skills

bookkeeping

accounts preparation

client relationships

onboarding

workflow management

Education

ATI/ACCA/AAT

Tools

Xero

BrightBooks

Job description

Outsourcing Accounting Manager

Department: Accounts & Business Advisory

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dublin

Description

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for your next challenge? Dains Ireland is looking for a motivated individual with experience in bookkeeping, accounts preparation and working within a small or medium-sized accountancy practice.

In this role, you will take ownership of our outsourced accounting team, support a varied portfolio of SME clients and help them achieve their business goals.

Your Responsibilities:

• You will be overseeing the outsourcing team, ensuring client accounts are managed accurately and in accordance with relevant standards and deadlines.
• Act as the primary point of contact between clients and the outsourcing team, delivering a high-quality service, managing client relationships, resolving queries, and ensuring the team has all the information required to meet client needs.
• Lead the onboarding of new clients, managing the transition process to ensure a smooth and efficient implementation.
• Take responsibility for bookkeeping operations, workflow management, and client billing processes, ensuring work is completed efficiently and on time.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements and management accounts to a consistently high standard, providing accurate and insightful financial information.

Your Qualifications & Experience:

• You should have several years of experience working in an small-medium sized accounting firm, in a similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience and knowledge in bookkeeping and accounts preparation
• Proficient in the use of Xero, BrightBooks and other accounting software
• Qualified or currently working towards an accounting qualification (ATI, ACCA, AAT (or similar))
• Experience working with an outsourced accounts team is preferred but not essential

What You'll Get:

• Flexible working hours with an optional half day on Fridays
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Permanent Health Insurance scheme
• Employee referral scheme
• Training and continuous learning