Job Description

Job Title: Outsourcing Manager

Company: Perrott Partners Recruitment

Location: St. Albans, Hertfordshire

About Us:
Perrott Partners Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency with a proven track record of matching talented professionals with outstanding career opportunities. We are currently working with an established accountancy and advisory practice in search of an Outsourcing Manager. While we cannot disclose the client's name, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable organization known for its innovative thinking and flexibility.

The Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated Outsourcing Manager who will oversee a diverse portfolio of SME general practice clients and take full responsibility for their outsourcing needs. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in fee development, maintain client relationships, and actively participate in networking and business development events/functions.

Responsibilities:
As an Outsourcing Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing your portfolio effectively, including staff planning, WIP management, and billing
• Developing and nurturing client relationships, both with existing and new clients
• Demonstrating strong commercial awareness in fee development
• Preparing and reviewing files, working papers, and checklists
• Maintaining proactive awareness of current relevant legislation and compliance standards
• Generating high-quality business correspondence
• Serving as the main point of contact for client queries within your portfolio
• Quoting and estimating fees within your authority
• Meeting with clients to pitch and tender for new work and preparing associated documents

Demonstrating a good understanding of cloud-based accounting techniques and systems

Team Collaboration:

• You will be responsible for effectively delegating work to the team and providing mentorship.

Your role will also involve:

• Offering constructive feedback to junior and senior team members on the quality of work and performance
• Managing the team, including monitoring work in progress and maintaining work standards

Personal Skills:

• Confident, articulate, and an effective communicator at all levels
• Prior experience in an accountancy practice is essential
• Professional and well-presented
• Patient and effective in training colleagues

Experience:

• Strong knowledge of VAT
• Exceptional time management skills
• Previous management experience
• A commercial and proactive approach to client development