Do you possess sound experience in management accounting, VAT returns and bookkeeping?

Reed Practice have been engaged by a global leading professional consultancy to recruit an Assistant Outsourcing Manager, from either practice or industry. The role can be based in Cambridge but will be required to attend a weekly and monthly team meeting in Ipswich.

The role is part of the firms’ Business Services and Outsourcing team, working with the owners and senior leadership teams of high-growth, ambitious,  innovative organisations who fuel the economy.

The team is a crucial partner to their clients, providing a much needed service solution to their ever-evolving needs. As Assistant Outsourcing Manager you will take responsibility of a portfolio of clients, ranging from SME’s to large global groups, building a significant and valuable relationship.       

You will assume responsibility of the daily operations including reviewing the first class bookkeeping, VAT returns and management accounts produced and ensure that these are delivered in a timely manner meeting deadlines and budgets.

Other aspects include –

• Drawing on your analytical skills to review data for anomalies, consulting with clients and internal teams to provide solutions.
• Act as a key contact with clients; advising on their financial information, offering advice.
• Undertaking adhoc analysis, projects and meeting on clients’ site when required.
• Partnering with other colleagues within the organisation to ensure the continued delivery of an excellent service
• Maintain your detailed knowledge of various software packages and tools.

The company firmly believes that their people are their key asset and are constantly looking for ways to invest in their continued development.

To be considered for this key position you will be required to –

• Have proven success in a financial outsourcing or related role, either in professional services or industry.
• Possess excellent communication and analytical skills, with a natural flair for solving problems.
• Be exceptionally organised, able to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Have a keen interest and sound knowledge of a range of software packages.
• Be passionate about delivering high quality work, impacting clients’ business through strategic business advice.
• Hold a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) but this is not essential if you can demonstrate the desired experience to an exemplary standard.

The company offer excellent benefits including a generous working from home/flexible working policy, generous holiday, family-friendly policies, pension, Wellness program and much more.

Contact Natalie Harden at Reed to discuss further. 

Reed Practice

Reed’s practice specialists understand the value of talented professionals; we offer you a truly exceptional service and will match you with a firm which will help you to thrive and progress your career.

We have excellent links with firms of all sizes from sole practitioners to Big Four, from leading independents to specialist boutique firms, making us the best-placed recruiter to advance your practice career.

We specialise in finding you tax, audit, accounts preparation and production, payroll,  insolvency, corporate finance and forensic accounting opportunities at all levels, from trainee to Partner/Director.

Not only will we help you find your ideal move, but we reward you for referring us to other professionals, with up to a £500 referral fee available.