At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client portfolios, provide financial insights, and drive process improvements.
- Company: Established accountancy firm in Oxford with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, flexible hours, 25 days leave, health support, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
- Why this job: Become a trusted finance contact and develop your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 4+ years in accountancy, ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or equivalent experience.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are partnering with an established and growing accountancy firm in Oxford to recruit an Outsourced Finance Manager. This is a varied and client-facing opportunity suited to someone who enjoys building relationships and becoming a trusted finance contact to a portfolio of businesses. Working across a broad range of clients, you will support financial reporting, management information, process improvements, and commercial decision-making while helping clients gain greater visibility over business performance.
This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of your portfolio, work closely with experienced colleagues across multiple service lines, and continue developing both your technical and commercial skills within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Benefits:- Hybrid working arrangement following probation
- Flexible hours around core working times
- 25 days annual leave, plus additional holiday options
- Option to buy or sell annual leave
- Additional wellbeing day each year
- Health and wellbeing support package
- Employee discounts and reward platform
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Life assurance cover
- Employee referral incentives
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Regular social and team events
- Ongoing professional and technical development
- Clear opportunities for progression within a growing business
As Outsourced Finance Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of clients and become a key contact for their day-to-day finance requirements. You will work closely with business owners and internal specialists to ensure financial information is delivered accurately, efficiently, and in a way that supports better decision-making.
You will oversee core accounting activities, review outputs produced across the team, and provide clients with meaningful financial insight. Alongside managing relationships, you will help drive process improvements, support the adoption of technology, and contribute to developing less experienced team members. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical accounting work with client interaction and commercial involvement.
Key responsibilities:- Managing a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors
- Building strong relationships and becoming a trusted contact for client finance matters
- Reviewing financial information and ensuring accounting records remain accurate and up to date
- Producing and reviewing management accounts and performance reporting
- Reviewing indirect tax submissions and maintaining compliance standards
- Supporting clients with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
- Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities through financial analysis
- Assisting with year-end processes and supporting external audit requirements where needed
- Working collaboratively with internal specialist teams to deliver joined-up client service
- Supporting implementation and onboarding for new client engagements
- Monitoring workflow, deadlines, and team capacity across allocated assignments
- Improving processes through effective use of accounting systems and technology
- Supporting and developing junior team members through coaching and guidance
- Contributing to business growth through identifying opportunities to expand client services
- A minimum of four years UK experience gained within accountancy practice outsourcing, business services, or a management accounting environment
- ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified, part qualified, or qualified by experience candidates will be considered
- Experience managing competing priorities and delivering work to agreed deadlines
- Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with clients and stakeholders
- The ability to translate financial information into practical business insight
- Good technical accounting knowledge with exposure to UK accounting standards
- Experience using cloud accounting software and strong Excel capability
- A proactive and organised approach with an interest in improving processes and creating efficiencies
- Previous exposure to management reporting, forecasting, or client portfolio management would be advantageous
Outsourced Finance Manager in Oxford employer: Howett Thorpe
Join a dynamic and supportive accountancy firm in Oxford, where you will thrive as an Outsourced Finance Manager. With a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, flexible working arrangements, and clear pathways for professional growth, this company fosters a collaborative culture that values your contributions. Enjoy a range of benefits including generous annual leave, health support packages, and opportunities to develop your skills while building lasting relationships with clients across diverse sectors.