Outsourcing Manager

REED Practice are working in partnership with a leading and well established independent Chartered Certified Accountants, Chartered Tax Advisors and Registered Auditors recruiting an Outsourcing Bureau Manager to lead and manage a team of five within the Bookkeeping / Payroll Team.

Taking the lead you will act as Accounts Manager for client businesses, dealing with all aspects of bookkeeping, payroll, CIS and personnel matters, as well as being able to shape the future of Outsourcing Finance Operations.

Outsourcing Bureau Manager

Full Time (8.45am - 5pm)

Office Based (Near Ferndown + Free Parking)

Salary - Circa £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (ACCA / ACA Qualified)

The Opportunity:

• Running to day to day outsourcing team, ensuring every client receives accurate, timely, high-quality financial support.
• Lead and support a talented team of six (Trainee and experienced staff)
• Oversee all client bookkeeping deliverables, from bank recs to VAT returns
• Build strong relationships with clients and act as their trusted expert, Streamline workflows, improve systems, and champion best practice
• Drive onboarding and ensure smooth transitions into our bureau

What we’re looking for

• Strong bookkeeping skills and hands-on experience with cloud accounting tools (Xero, QBO, Sage)
• A background in outsourcing, practice, or bureau environments
• Proven leadership skills and a passion for developing people
• Excellent communication and client-management confidence
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• The ability to juggle multiple deadlines with ease
• Technical skillset with Xero (Brightpay is the Payroll system).

Why you’ll love working with our client

• A collaborative, supportive team environment, joining a firm of 35 co members that are expanding
• Brand new office space based in Wimborne
• Opportunities to influence processes, systems, and the future of the bureau
• Continuous learning, development, and progression opportunities
• Private Medical and Death in Service benefits
• Free Car parking.

Benefits:

Private medical – capped at £100 per month contribution

• Death in Service Assurance
• Auto enrolment with People’s Pension at the standard rates
• Sabbatical Scheme – 1 months paid leave after 10 years service. 2 months paid leave after 20 years service
• Team Bonus pool participation. Paid on 30th April each year if practice and personal performance targets met.
• Paid parking