Outsourced Finance Manager/Senior Manager
Newcastle Upon Tyne
£50,000 to £60,000 per annum
Monday-Friday, hybrid working


Overview and Opportunity


We are supporting a growing independent Accountancy firm based in Newcastle Upon Tyne with the appointment of Outsourced Finance Manager or Senior Manager to join their growing outsourced function.


Role Responsibilities
*Own and manage a portfolio of SME clients spanning across multiple sectors.
*Lead client onboarding, delivery planning and ongoing relationship management.
*Oversee delivery of monthly financial outputs including accounts recievable/payable, reconciliations, VAT returns, management accounts, cash flow forecasts, MI packs, year-end statutory accounts and corporation tax preparation.
*Coordinate preparation of P11Ds and PSA submissions, liaising with internal and external tax teams as required.
*Ensure accurate and timely delivery leveraging cloud-based financial tools.
*Proactively identify and resolve issues, escalate risks early and maintain high quality service standards.
*Manage, mentor and support a team of assistants, executives and assistant managers.
*Allocate and monitor daily workflows to meet deadlines and uphold quality standards.
*Provide coaching, training and guidance to develop team capability and confidence.
*Review team output for accuracy, compliance and alignment with internal standards.
*Drive continuous improvement in internal processes, reporting templates and delivery methods.
*Utilise automation and finance technology to enhance efficiency and scalability.
*Monitor KPIs, WIP, and recoverability across client portfolios.
*Take ownership of challenges, contributing proactively to team-wide process enhancements.
Candidate Requirements
*ACA / ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience in a similar client facing role).
*Experience managing a portfolio of SME clients in practice, outsourced finance or similar environments.
*Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
*Leadership or people management experience.