Outsourcing Manager

CMA Recruitment GroupEastleighreedpublished 11/10/2026

Are you an experienced accountancy practice professional ready to take the next step into a varied and influential management role?

CMA Recruitment Group is supporting an established accountancy practice in Eastleigh, Hampshire with the appointment of an Outsourcing Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, build strong client relationships and play an important role in developing and supporting a talented team.

The role offers plenty of variety, combining technical oversight and client management with team leadership, commercial involvement and the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the service line.

What will the Outsourcing Manager role involve?

  • Take ownership of a varied client portfolio, overseeing the delivery of accounts, corporation tax, VAT, payroll, personal tax, company secretarial and related services
  • Build strong, trusted client relationships, ensuring work is delivered accurately, professionally and within agreed deadlines
  • Review financial statements and relevant tax work, maintaining high standards while identifying opportunities to add further value for clients
  • Lead, coach and develop team members through effective delegation, regular feedback, training and ongoing support
  • Play an active role in portfolio management, billing, process improvements, new client opportunities and the wider growth of the service line

Suitable Candidate for the Outsourcing Manager vacancy:

  • Previous experience managing accounts and/or outsourcing work within an accountancy practice environment
  • Strong technical knowledge across accounts preparation and associated client services
  • A confident and supportive leadership style, with the ability to coach, motivate and develop colleagues
  • Excellent communication skills and a natural ability to build trusted, long-term client relationships
  • Commercially aware and highly organised, with the ability to manage competing deadlines while identifying opportunities to provide additional support to clients

Additional benefits and information for the role of Outsourcing Manager:

  • Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience
  • Opportunity to take genuine ownership of a varied client portfolio and build long-term client relationships
  • A key role in coaching, mentoring and developing accountancy professionals
  • Exposure to client meetings, new business opportunities and initiatives to improve processes and service delivery
  • A varied management position offering a blend of technical, client-facing, leadership and commercial responsibilities

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