Outsourced Senior Manager

Town/City:Guildford
Salary/Rate:£60,000 - £70,000
Job type:Perm
County:Surrey
Sector:Finance & Accountancy Practice
Job ref:ERGOSMGU
Post Date:07. 05. 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter

Jimmy
Jimmy
Director - Public Practice Specialist

About the Role

📍 Guildford | Full-Time (Flexible Considered) | Hybrid/Office-Based

We’re recruiting for an experienced Outsourced Senior Manager to join a growing accountancy practice, supporting a portfolio of SMEs and owner-managed businesses with strategic financial leadership and commercial insight.

This is a senior, client-facing role where you’ll act as a trusted advisor, helping businesses improve performance, scale effectively, and make informed financial decisions.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Advisory & Client Leadership

  • Provide strategic financial leadership to SMEs and owner-managed businesses
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and boards
  • Attend regular client meetings to review performance and support growth

Financial Management & Reporting

  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and management accounts
  • Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and analysis
  • Ensure accurate financial statements and statutory compliance (VAT, HMRC, etc.)

Risk & Process Improvement

  • Identify financial risks and implement appropriate controls
  • Drive improvements in systems, processes, and reporting

Collaboration & Team Development

  • Work closely with audit, tax, and payroll teams to deliver a joined-up service
  • Coach and mentor client finance teams or outsourced finance functions
  • Support internal team development and performance

What We’re Looking For

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
  • Proven experience in an outsourcing role within practice
  • Strong background working with UK SMEs across multiple sectors
  • Commercially astute with the ability to influence business strategy
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Strong leadership experience in a results-driven environment
  • Confident presenting to senior stakeholders

Desirable:

  • Experience supporting scale-ups, growth businesses, or turnaround situations
  • Exposure to fundraising, M&A, or exit planning
  • Broad sector experience (e.g. professional services, tech, manufacturing)

What’s on Offer

  • Salary: £60,000 – £70,000
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Option to buy/sell up to 5 days leave
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Auto-enrolment pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free flu jabs
  • Regular social events
  • Flexible working patterns considered (min. 30 hours / 4 days)
  • Supportive and growing environment with real progression opportunities

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a senior, commercially focused role where you can make a real impact with clients and help shape growing businesses, we’d love to hear from you.

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