Outsourced Finance Manager/Senior Manager

Newcastle Upon Tyne

£50,000 to £60,000 per annum

Monday-Friday, hybrid working

Overview and Opportunity

We are supporting a growing independent Accountancy firm based in Newcastle Upon Tyne with the appointment of Outsourced Finance Manager or Senior Manager to join their growing outsourced function.

Role Responsibilities

• Own and manage a portfolio of SME clients spanning across multiple sectors.
• Lead client onboarding, delivery planning and ongoing relationship management.
• Oversee delivery of monthly financial outputs including accounts recievable/payable, reconciliations, VAT returns, management accounts, cash flow forecasts, MI packs, year-end statutory accounts and corporation tax preparation.
• Coordinate preparation of P11Ds and PSA submissions, liaising with internal and external tax teams as required.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery leveraging cloud-based financial tools.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues, escalate risks early and maintain high quality service standards.
• Manage, mentor and support a team of assistants, executives and assistant managers.
• Allocate and monitor daily workflows to meet deadlines and uphold quality standards.
• Provide coaching, training and guidance to develop team capability and confidence.
• Review team output for accuracy, compliance and alignment with internal standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in internal processes, reporting templates and delivery methods.
• Utilise automation and finance technology to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Monitor KPIs, WIP, and recoverability across client portfolios.
• Take ownership of challenges, contributing proactively to team-wide process enhancements.

Candidate Requirements

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience in a similar client facing role).
• Experience managing a portfolio of SME clients in practice, outsourced finance or similar environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership or people management experience.