Accounts Outsourcing Manager

TPF Recruitment is proud to represent a rapidly growing firm of Accountants and business advisors based in Reading currently looking to hire an Accounts & Outsourcing Manager. Their diverse clientele ranges from large corporations to smaller ownermanaged businesses while their modern approach and dynamic collaborative working environment set them apart from traditional accountancy firms.

At this firm people are at the heart of everything they do. They prioritize the wellbeing and retention of their team by providing the resources needed to thrive and develop. They pride themselves on delivering superior client service and empowering their team with the latest technology. They are seeking an ambitious manager to lead their Financial Outsourcing team to new heights. If you have a great attitude and are ready for a new challenge they want to hear from you.

• Manage the financial outsourcing for a portfolio of clients including bookkeeping VAT returns and management accounts in accordance with UK GAAP.
  
• Ensure all monthly quarterly and yearend deliverables are completed to highquality standards and deadlines are met.
  
• Lead and develop a team of direct reports managing performance setting goals and providing ongoing training.
  
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as needed.
  
• Onboard new clients preparing proposals and engagement letters to ensure compliance.
  

Requirements

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA ACCA or equivalent) ideally with 3 years postqualification experience.
  
• Proven experience managing and leading a team of 3 or more including conducting onetoone meetings and goal setting.
  
• Strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals including the production of statutory accounts under FRS 105 and 102 and consolidations.
  
• Solid understanding of VAT principles.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  
• Experience with Xero Dext and CCH is a plus.
  
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with good decisionmaking abilities and adaptability to changing deliverables.
  
• A team player who acts as a strong role model and helps all team members.
  
• Ability to review juniors work provide constructive feedback and help them understand basic principles.
  
• Advise clients and the team on processing efficiencies.
  
• Lead client meetings and discuss basic corporation and personal tax rules including dividend planning.
  

Benefits

• Salary Circadepending on experience and qualification status.
• 25 days holiday bank holidays increasing by one day per year of service up to a maximum of 30 days.
  
• Opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday.
  
• Flexible working hours/start and finish times.
  
• Hybrid working policy. 3 days in the office 2 from home.
  
• Private medical insurance.
  
• Free parking.