Experienced accountant job in Ipswich or Colchester

Exciting opportunity for an Outsourcing Manager to join a leading firm based in the Business Advisory Department. Colchester or Ipswich office. Our client is a leading provider of financial services and advice to both business and private clients. They place a strong emphasis on valuing individuals needs and contributions. You will have the opportunity to develop your career whether this be within the team or developing knowledge and skills in a different area of the business or personal development.

The role

Lead a diverse team of Outsourcing analysts and Seniors across our Colchester and Ipswich offices with Partner Support inspiring, motivating and coaching the team to be the best they can be.

Leading on the conversion of new business opportunities and delivering proposals to prospects through building internal relationships and external networking.

Able to demonstrate that they have an extensive pragmatic working knowledge of bookkeeping.

Able to confidently use software such as Xero, Sage, Dext, Quickbooks, ApprovalMax and Go Proposal as well as training others in the team to use them in an efficient way.

Reviewing bookkeeping, management accounts and VAT Returns completed by team members.

Managing the workflow of the Bookkeeping team. Reviewing weekly work plans & ensuring the team is working towards deadlines throughout the week, as well as ensuring that quality standards are maintained

Review weekly timesheets completed by the team ensuring that time posted to clients and non-chargeable assignments are consistent.

Working with clients to agree timelines of when bookkeeping and VAT returns need submitting.

Being the main point of contact for clients for Bookkeeping work.

Occasional visits to client offices to set up and maintain bookkeeping records and quarterly VAT returns.

Embrace technological change in the accounting space and ensure these are Embedded in our portfolio of client solutions.

Build and maintain professional relationships with clients.

The successful candidate will:

Be ambitious, you want to drive the Firm forward.

Compassionate, you have purpose and are proactive in your approach to meeting both client and personal goals.

Agile, embrace new ideas and demonstrate innovativeness.

AAT, ACCA or ACA qualified or qualified by experience.

Experience working within accountancy practice (desirable).

Highly organised, with previous bookkeeping and people management skills.

Strong IT skills and experience working with different accountancy systems (such as Xero, Sage, Dext, ApprovalMax, Go Proposal & Quickbooks).

Self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative as well as being a Team player

Salary & Benefits

Competitive market salary

Individual learning and development plan

Flexible and remote working options for a healthy work-life balance

36 days of paid holiday, plus the option to purchase more

Health insurance, cash plan, and other wellbeing benefits

Life assurance up to 4x salary and auto enrolment from day 1 to the firm's pension scheme

Pension contributions and life insurance

Amazing referral bonus scheme - earn up to £5,000!

Mental health support and employee wellbeing program

Opportunities to give back through our Foundation

Please contact Cara Whyte at Hays to discuss or apply on line #