Outsourcing Manager

Your new companyYou will be joining a respected and long-established accountancy practice with a strong presence across the North West. The firm is known for its supportive culture, modern approach to outsourced finance, and a commitment to delivering high-quality client service across a varied and growing portfolio. Due to continued growth they are seeking an outsourcing manager to join their team in Liverpool.
Your new roleAs Outsourcing Manager, you will lead a diverse portfolio of outsourced finance clients, acting as the primary point of contact and overseeing the delivery of bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close.You will take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control activities, ensuring all outputs meet SLAs, statutory deadlines, and UK GAAP/HMRC requirements. You will present management accounts with commentary and insights, guiding client decision-making. You'll also manage and develop a team of seniors and juniors, overseeing capacity planning, performance, and training.Additionally, you will drive process improvement and automation, lead system implementation projects, and monitor profitability, WIP, and billing. You'll play a key role in spotting and delivering advisory opportunities across reporting, process enhancement, and finance transformation.
What you will need to succeed

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with experience in practice outsourcing
• Strong technical grounding in UK GAAP, VAT, and management reporting
• Experience managing a varied client portfolio
• Confident in presenting financial information to clients
• Previous line-management and mentoring experience
• A proactive mindset with a focus on improving processes and systems
• Strong commercial awareness, including WIP and profitability management

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing outsourcing team
• Supportive leadership and investment in ongoing development
• Exposure to varied and interesting clients across multiple sectors
• The opportunity to drive change, innovation, and best practice within the function