At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic financial decisions and support ambitious businesses in their growth journey.
- Company: Dynamic accountancy firm known for its innovative approach and strong client relationships.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, flexible leave options, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with regular social events and a focus on professional development.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a fast-growing practice while advising on impactful financial strategies.
- Qualifications: Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent with director-level experience in finance.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 75000 £ per year.
Our client is a multi-office accountancy and advisory firm providing a full range of services including accounts, tax, payroll, business advisory and financial planning. Known for its forward-thinking approach and strong client relationships, the firm works with a broad portfolio of SMEs and entrepreneurial businesses across the South East.
A growing and ambitious accountancy and advisory firm is looking to appoint an experienced Outsourcing Director to join its Guildford office. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to work closely with ambitious owner-managed businesses, provide strategic financial advice, and help shape the future direction of a modern, fast-growing practice.
As Outsourcing Director, you will act as a trusted adviser to clients, supporting boards and business owners with strategic financial decision-making. You will lead outsourced finance engagements, oversee budgeting and forecasting processes, provide commercial insight, and ensure robust financial governance and compliance.
- Acting as a senior strategic adviser to SME and owner-managed business clients
- Leading board-level meetings and delivering meaningful financial insight
- Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and performance reporting
- Identifying opportunities to improve financial controls and operational efficiency
- Supporting clients through periods of growth, transformation and change
- Working closely with specialist teams across tax, audit and payroll
- Developing and mentoring finance teams, both internally and within client organisations
What you'll need to succeed:
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification
- Previous experience operating at Director level within practice or outsourced finance
- Strong background advising SMEs and owner-managed businesses
- Commercially minded with the ability to influence strategic decision-making
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
- Previous exposure to growth businesses, scale-ups, or transformation projects would be advantageous.
Applications will also be considered from experienced and practice-trained Finance Directors seeking a move into professional practice and client advisory work.
Salary from £75,000 depending on experience
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Option to buy and sell up to 5 days' leave
- Birthday leave
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Regular social events
- Free flu jabs
- Genuine progression opportunities within a growing firm
If you'd like a discreet conversation to understand the firm, culture and longer-term opportunity, apply now or get in touch for more details.
Director of Outsourcing in Surrey employer: Hays Accountancy and Finance
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Contact Details:
Hays Accountancy and Finance Recruitment Team
