Accountant - Manager of Outsourcing and Cloud Accounting

A rare and new career opportunity at a high-quality accountancy firm, this job offers a capable practice accountant the opportunity to lead on the provision of outsourced services including VAT, bookkeeping and management accounts, predominantly using cloud software such as Xero and run a portfolio. 

This firm are commutable from Loughborough, Leicester, South Nottingham, Melton Mowbray, Coalville and surrounding areas.

This position can be hired from Assistant Manager to Manager or Senior Manager grade, with salary and benefits open within reason, to suit the chosen person.

There will no doubt be flexibility dependent on the candidate, but there are a few key elements:

• Managing the outsourcing offering, including efficient use of software and implementation of new efficiencies. Operating as a Xero champion and on tech implementation – this is an area they want to continue to develop
• Opportunity to take on a portfolio of clients and be involved in people management.

Within the role, you will manage outsourcing, meaning bookkeeping and VAT work, plus some management accounts at each VAT quarter, involving the management of the team. There is capacity outside of this part of the job, so the spare time could be taken up with either;

• Running a client portfolio, involving accounts, tax, client management etc. You will work closely with experienced staff in support and over a team of junior to semi-senior level staff.
• There could be involvement in other services, like payroll etc.

The general growth in the client base is strong. There are lots of enquiries from the current client base and they pick up good quality work locally. Salary wise, the firm are open within reason.

The firm do largely work in the office and feel a presence is required for communication and leadership.

There is plenty of opportunity for the individual who is willing to demonstrate their desire to “join the party” to partake in the rewards on offer. Due to the future plans of the firm, people with ambition for a leading role in the future are welcomed.

The firm have wage reviews twice annually to keep people progressing financially, plus bonuses adding generously at all levels.

Whilst technical capability and ability to “get the job done” will be important, so will the ability to consider commercial advice to their clients.

Career pathways to further management and involvement in the business itself are always on the agenda. Whilst not essential, they do prefer to employ locally as they believe it greatly assists the work life balance.