Outsourcing Accounting Manager

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for your next challenge? Dains Ireland is looking for a motivated individual with experience in bookkeeping, accounts preparation and working within a small or medium-sized accountancy practice.

In this role, you will take ownership of our outsourced accounting team, support a varied portfolio of SME clients and help them achieve their business goals.

Responsibilities

• You will be overseeing the outsourcing team, ensuring client accounts are managed accurately and in accordance with relevant standards and deadlines.
• Act as the primary point of contact between clients and the outsourcing team, delivering a high-quality service, managing client relationships, resolving queries, and ensuring the team has all the information required to meet client needs.
• Lead the onboarding of new clients, managing the transition process to ensure a smooth and efficient implementation.
• Take responsibility for bookkeeping operations, workflow management, and client billing processes, ensuring work is completed efficiently and on time.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements and management accounts to a consistently high standard, providing accurate and insightful financial information.

Skills

• You should have several years of experience working in an small-medium sized accounting firm, in a similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience and knowledge in bookkeeping and accounts preparation
• Proficient in the use of Xero, BrightBooks and other accounting software
• Qualified or currently working towards an accounting qualification (ATI, ACCA, AAT (or similar))
• Experience working with an outsourced accounts team is preferred but not essential

Benefits

• Flexible working hours with an optional half day on Fridays
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Permanent Health Insurance scheme
• Employee referral scheme
• Training and continuous learning