Business Outsourcing Manager (London)

BUSINESS OUTSOURCING MANAGER

This is a new role in our fast expanding and dynamic business. The role is best suited to an individual passionate about providing clients with a service tailored to their needs, delivering information on past performance, working with them on forecasts and budgets and dealing with their VAT compliance.
We are a small team based in Sussex; however, part of a London based firm, so you will be spending some time in London.

‘We have such interesting clients, and every day is different so we’re constantly learning.’  Jane


CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Train and support both team members and clients
    • Work alongside the Director, looking at new technologies and systems to enhance efficiencies
    • Liaise with other managers in SG Group such as Payroll, accounts, audit and tax
    • Review bookkeeping, management accounts and VAT returns
    • Review year end packs for accounts and audit team
    • Assist with ensuring that deadlines and time budgets are met
    • Complete and review VAT compliance including registration, de-registration, option to tax, VAT enquiries and investigation
    • Travel to client sites and London office for meetings
    • Develop and maintain good client relations
    • Liaise with clients directly to resolve queries or obtain further information
    • Discuss any issues with director and partners
    • Ensure a high level of service to meet clients’ expectations
    • Ensure that all hours worked on assignments by team are correctly recorded
    • Assist Director with billing and work in progress reviews

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

    • Positive, dynamic attitude
    • Excellent communication skills
    • ACA, ACCA, CIMA or QBE
    • Previous proven book-keeping and accountancy experience
    • Supervisory role experience
    • Numerate and analytical with excellent written and verbal communications skills
    • Evidence of being a proactive, self-starter who can manage changing priorities in a demanding environment
    • Intermediate/advanced Excel, Xero, Sage 50
    • Extensive knowledge of VAT

To apply please send your CV and a supporting statement to recruitment@sgllp.co.uk