Outsourcing Assistant Manager
Southampton - UK
Job Summary
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships ensuring exceptional client service.
- Lead mentor and manage a team of accounting professionals providing guidance and support.
- Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements management accounts and other financial reports for clients.
- Manage the delivery of outsourced accounting functions including bookkeeping payroll VAT returns and management accounts.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and improve internal processes for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.
- Stay updated with the latest accounting standards regulations and industry best practices.
- ACA ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar role within an accountancy practice.
- Strong knowledge of UK GAAP FRS 102 and experience with accounting software (e.g. Xero QuickBooks Sage).
- Prior experience of managing or mentoring more junior members of staff.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and team members.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing issues.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding client service.
- Salary of 45000 - 50000 per annum.
- Continuous professional development and career progression opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities to work with a diverse portfolio of clients.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
Required Skills:
For this fantastic opportunity you may be an AAT studying and/or perhaps studying ACCA or looking to build further on your experience following qualifying AAT with a background in accountancy practice with at least 2 - 4 years or more experience within practice preparing accounts tax and other responsibilities for a mixed client base of sole traders partnerships and limited companies. You will be looking for a challenging long term career move at Accounts Semi Senior level within a genuinely growing and expanding firm of chartered accountants offering progression and career development.