The role
blends hands‑on client delivery with higher‑level advisory and team leadership. You'll be trusted to work directly with business owners, senior management teams and boards, helping clients make better decisions through clear insight, not jargon.
Key elements include:
1. Leading outsourced finance relationships for a portfolio of SME clients
2. Overseeing management accounts, forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting
3. Acting as a trusted advisor, attending regular client meetings to review performance and growth
4. Ensuring compliance across statutory reporting, VAT and UK accounting standards
5. Identifying financial risks and implementing appropriate controls
6. Coaching and developing finance teams (both in‑house and outsourced)
7. Collaborating with tax, audit and payroll colleagues to provide joined‑up advice
What you'll need to succeed
8. Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
9. Experience operating at Senior Manager level (or strong Manager ready to step up) within an outsourcing / business services function
10. A strong track record advising UK SMEs across a range of sectors
11. Commercial mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence clients
12. Proven people leadership experience in a results‑driven environment
13. Clear communication skills - able to explain financial insight without over‑complication
What you'll get in return
14. Salary circa £60,000-£75,000 depending on experience
15. A newly created, progressive role with genuine scope to shape your remit
16. Informal, adult environment - judged on output, not presenteeism
17. Central Guildford location with flexible working patterns considered
18. A firm that is growing and investing, not standing still