Job Description
Location: Guildford, Surrey
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time (Flexible Working Considered)
Sector: Accountancy Practice / Outsourced Finance
TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a fast-growing and highly reputable accountancy practice in Guildford that is looking to recruit a Senior Manager to join its expanding team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a multi-office firm supporting a large and diverse client base across the South. The role offers a highly commercial and client-facing position, working closely with SMEs and owner-managed businesses to provide strategic financial insight and leadership.
The Role
As an Outsourced Senior Manager, you will act as a trusted advisor to your clients, delivering high-level financial support and helping drive business performance and growth.
This is a senior position combining client portfolio management, strategic advisory and team leadership within a dynamic outsourcing function.
Key responsibilities
* Providing strategic financial leadership to SMEs and owner-managed businesses
* Supporting senior management teams and boards with financial performance and growth strategies
* Overseeing budgeting, forecasting and management accounting processes
* Reviewing and delivering accurate financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
* Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, including VAT and HMRC obligations
* Attending and leading regular client meetings to review financial performance
* Building strong, long-term relationships and acting as a key point of contact for clients
* Collaborating with internal teams across audit, tax and payroll
* Identifying financial risks and implementing appropriate controls
* Coaching and mentoring client finance teams or outsourced finance staff
* Managing and developing team members within the outsourcing function
Requirements
The Ideal Candidate
* ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent)
* Strong experience within an outsourcing function in an accountancy practice
* Proven leadership experience, managing and developing teams
* A strong background working with UK SMEs across a variety of sectors
* Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to drive financial strategy
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Confidence presenting financial information to senior stakeholders
Desirable experience includes:
* Exposure to high-growth businesses, scale-ups or turnaround situations
* Experience with fundraising, M&A or exit planning
* Broad sector exposure including areas such as professional services, technology or manufacturing
Benefits
* Salary from £60,000+, depending on experience and qualifications
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell additional leave
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme and additional wellbeing benefits
* Regular social events and a supportive team culture
* Flexible working options and consideration for alternative working patterns
* Excellent long-term progression opportunities within a growing firm
For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, or other accountancy practice roles, please reach out to Kourtney Luckett on 01483 900 940, kourtney@tpfrecruitment.com or via Kourtney Luckett LinkedIn.
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