Job Description
A well-established accountancy practice is recruiting for an Outsourced Finance Manager to head up the firm's Business Services and Outsourcing Team. This office-based role will report to the directors, and you will have responsibility for all aspects of a portfolio of clients for whom the firm provides end-to-end services.
As Outsourced Finance Manager your responsibilities will include:
* Statutory accounts, corporation tax and personal tax returns, VAT returns, payroll and bookkeeping
* Management reports (annual and monthly) which identify results, trends and forecasts
* Assisting the Managing Director with all accounting operations including billing, cost accounting, stock and work in progress, cash flow and revenue recognition for a variety of clients
* Ensuring quality control and ensuring Practice standards are upheld
* Developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
* Examining all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies
* Creating systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations
* Streamlining accounting functions and operations
* Supervising, managing and motivating outsource department team
* Handling client enquiries on a day-to-day basis and keeping the Managing Director informed
* Reporting to our Managing Director on a timely and accurate basis to allow him to present financial information to our clients
* Working with our Managing Director to develop systems to support our clients' businesses
* Building and maintaining strong working relationships with a portfolio of clients, understanding their business and ensuring that all communications are conducted in a professional and timely manner and within budget
* Following existing systems, updating them, and developing new ones as appropriate
* Suggesting updates and improvements for accounting systems
* Responsible for client portfolio, billing, budgets and WIP
* Ad hoc advisory services
We welcome applications for this Outsourced Finance Manager role from suitable candidates who satisfy the following:
* ACA or ACCA qualified (could be first role post qualification, depending on experience)
* Previous experience working in public practice, and in an outsourced finance function where regular contact is needed with your clients
* Proficient in the preparation and review of statutory accounts under FRS 102 & FRS 105, personal, partnership and corporation tax returns, including some more complex cases
* Excellent IT skills; MS Office with advanced Excel skills must be confident in using VLOOKUP, SUMIF and SUMIFS experience of accounting software packages and able to learn new software quickly
* Solid understanding of the key VAT rules and be proficient in VAT return preparation, review and submission
* Ability to manage a team and keep tight control over daily workflows ensuring all deadlines and client needs are met
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong attention to detail and capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously, to tight deadlines
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