Katie Garvey
Our client, a well-established and growing accountancy practice, is seeking an experienced Outsourcing Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality outsourced finance and bookkeeping services across a diverse client portfolio. This is a client-facing leadership role offering the opportunity to manage key relationships, oversee a skilled team, and contribute to the continued growth and development of the firm’s outsourcing function.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services are delivered accurately, efficiently, and within agreed deadlines.
- Oversee month-end finance processes, including reconciliations, journals, accruals, prepayments, management accounts, and financial reporting.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of bookkeeping and finance professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance support.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and delivering an exceptional service experience.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies across client engagements.
- Collaborate closely with payroll, tax, and accounts teams to provide a seamless and comprehensive service offering.
- Support business development initiatives and contribute to the ongoing growth of the outsourced solutions division.
Requirements
- Previous experience within an accountancy practice, professional services firm, or outsourced finance environment.
- Proven experience managing client portfolios and leading or reviewing the work of junior team members.
- Strong technical knowledge of bookkeeping, management accounts preparation, and month-end reporting processes.
- Excellent understanding of cloud-based accounting systems and bookkeeping platforms, with strong Excel skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and client expectations.
- Excellent communication and relationship-management skills.
- Accounting or bookkeeping qualification (ATI, ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) desirable.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary of €65,000 – €70,000 DOE
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Pension contribution
- Annual performance-related bonus
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- On-site parking
- Ongoing professional development and further study support
- Clear career progression opportunities within a growing practice
- Exposure to a varied client base across multiple industries
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
- Regular team and company social events
Apply Now
If you’re an experienced accounting professional looking to take the next step in your career within a progressive and client-focused practice, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, submit your CV below or contact Katie Garvey for a confidential discussion and further information.