Senior Outsourcing Manager

Job Description

A growing, progressive accountancy firm investing heavily in its outsourced finance and advisory offering.

Your new company

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
This is a newly created role within a growing, progressive accountancy firm that is investing heavily in its outsourced finance and advisory offering. The firm supports a broad SME client base and operates with an informal, commercially minded culture - grown-ups doing proper work without unnecessary hierarchy.Centrally located offices, modern working practices, and a leadership team that genuinely wants this hire to shape and grow the service, not just inherit it.
Your new role
You’ll take a senior position within the outsourced finance function, providing strategic financial leadership to owner-managed businesses and SMEs.The role blends hands-on client delivery with higher-level advisory and team leadership. You’ll be trusted to work directly with business owners, senior management teams and boards, helping clients make better decisions through clear insight, not jargon.
Key elements include:

• Leading outsourced finance relationships for a portfolio of SME clients
• Overseeing management accounts, forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting
• Acting as a trusted advisor, attending regular client meetings to review performance and growth
• Ensuring compliance across statutory reporting, VAT and UK accounting standards
• Identifying financial risks and implementing appropriate controls
• Coaching and developing finance teams (both in-house and outsourced)
• Collaborating with tax, audit and payroll colleagues to provide joined-up advice

What you'll need to succeed

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience operating at Senior Manager level (or strong Manager ready to step up) within an outsourcing / business services function
• A strong track record advising UK SMEs across a range of sectors
• Commercial mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence clients
• Proven people leadership xwzovoh experience in a results-driven environment
• Clear communication skills - able to explain financial insight without over-complication

What you'll get in return

Salary circa £60,000-£75,000 depending on experienceA newly created, progressive role with genuine scope to shape your remitInformal, adult environment - judged on output, not presenteeismCentral Guildford location with flexible working patterns consideredA firm that is growing and investing, not standing still

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