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A growing, progressive accountancy firm investing heavily in its outsourced finance and advisory offering. Your new company This is a newly created role within a growing, progressive accountancy firm that is investing heavily in its outsourced finance and advisory offering. The firm supports a broad SME client base and operates with an informal, commercially minded culture - grown-ups doing proper work without unnecessary hierarchy.Centrally located offices, modern working practices, and a leadership team that genuinely wants this hire to shape and grow the service, not just inherit it. Your new role You’ll take a senior position within the outsourced finance function, providing strategic financial leadership to owner-managed businesses and SMEs.The role blends hands-on client delivery with higher-level advisory and team leadership. You’ll be trusted to work directly with business owners, senior management teams and boards, helping clients make better decisions through clear insight, not jargon. Key elements include: • Leading outsourced finance relationships for a portfolio of SME clients, • Overseeing management accounts, forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting, • Acting as a trusted advisor, attending regular client meetings to review performance and growth, • Ensuring compliance across statutory reporting, VAT and UK accounting standards, • Identifying financial risks and implementing appropriate controls, • Coaching and developing finance teams (both in-house and outsourced), • Collaborating with tax, audit and payroll colleagues to provide joined-up adviceWhat you'll need to succeed, • Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent), • Experience operating at Senior Manager level (or strong Manager ready to step up) within an outsourcing / business services function, • A strong track record advising UK SMEs across a range of sectors, • Commercial mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence clients, • Proven people leadership experience in a results-driven environment, • Clear communication skills - able to explain financial insight without over-complicationWhat you'll get in return, • Salary circa £60,000-£75,000 depending on experience, • A newly created, progressive role with genuine scope to shape your remit, • Informal, adult environment - judged on output, not presenteeism, • Central Guildford location with flexible working patterns considered 4791370

Your new company This is a newly created role within a growing, progressive accountancy firm that is investing heavily in its outsourced finance and advisory offering. The firm supports a broad SME client base and operates with an informal, commercially minded culture - grown-ups doing proper work without unnecessary hierarchy.Centrally located offices, modern working practices, and a leadership team that genuinely wants this hire to shape and grow the service, not just inherit it. Your new role You'll take a senior position within the outsourced finance function, providing strategic financial leadership to owner-managed businesses and SMEs.The role blends hands-on client delivery with higher-level advisory and team leadership. You'll be trusted to work directly with business owners, senior management teams and boards, helping clients make better decisions through clear insight, not jargon. Key elements include: Leading outsourced finance relationships for a portfolio of SME clients Overseeing management accounts, forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting Acting as a trusted advisor, attending regular client meetings to review performance and growth Ensuring compliance across statutory reporting, VAT and UK accounting standards Identifying financial risks and implementing appropriate controls Coaching and developing finance teams (both in-house and outsourced) Collaborating with tax, audit and payroll colleagues to provide joined-up advice What you'll need to succeed Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Experience operating at Senior Manager level (or strong Manager ready to step up) within an outsourcing / business services function A strong track record advising UK SMEs across a range of sectors Commercial mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence clients Proven people leadership experience in a results-driven environment Clear communication skills - able to explain financial insight without over-complication What you'll get in return Salary circa £60,000-£75,000 depending on experience A newly created, progressive role with genuine scope to shape your remit Informal, adult environment - judged on output, not presenteeism Central Guildford location with flexible working patterns considered A firm that is growing and investing, not standing still What you need to do now 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ

We're supporting a fantastic business in the professional services sector who are looking to hire a Senior Associate -Outsourcing for the accounting and tax advisor team to manage a varied client portfolio, deliver high-quality financial reporting, and support the development of junior team members. This role is based in Guildford, working on a hybrid basis. Key Responsibilities include: Prepare and review statutory accounts (FRS 105, FRS 102, including consolidations) Produce and review management accounts using tools such as Xero and Excel Prepare/review VAT returns and support client queries Assist with software implementation and process improvements Train, supervise, and review junior team members' work Support new business proposals and client onboarding About You: ACA or ACCA qualified with relevant practice experience Strong working knowledge of Xero and Microsoft Excel Excellent communication and organisational skills Proactive, detail-oriented, and client-focused Experience in outsourcing, PE/VC, or a top 100 firm (desirable) Interest in cloud accounting and automation Why Join? Be part of a growing, ambitious firm Work with a diverse client base Gain exposure to modern accounting technology Develop your career in a supportive team If you are ready to take the next step apply now to join a firm where you can make a real impact

Your new company This is a newly created role within a growing, progressive accountancy firm that is investing heavily in its outsourced finance and advisory offering. The firm supports a broad SME client base and operates with an informal, commercially minded culture - grown-ups doing proper work without unnecessary hierarchy.Centrally located offices, modern working practices, and a leadership team that genuinely wants this hire to shape and grow the service, not just inherit it. Your new role You'll take a senior position within the outsourced finance function, providing strategic financial leadership to owner‑managed businesses and SMEs.The role blends hands‑on client delivery with higher‑level advisory and team leadership. You'll be trusted to work directly with business owners, senior management teams and boards, helping clients make better decisions through clear insight, not jargon. Key elements include: Leading outsourced finance relationships for a portfolio of SME clients Overseeing management accounts, forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting Acting as a trusted advisor, attending regular client meetings to review performance and growth Ensuring compliance across statutory reporting, VAT and UK accounting standards Identifying financial risks and implementing appropriate controls Coaching and developing finance teams (both in‑house and outsourced) Collaborating with tax, audit and payroll colleagues to provide joined‑up adviceWhat you'll need to succeed Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Experience operating at Senior Manager level (or strong Manager ready to step up) within an outsourcing / business services function A strong track record advising UK SMEs across a range of sectors Commercial mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence clients Proven people leadership experience in a results‑driven environment Clear communication skills - able to explain financial insight without over‑complicationWhat you'll get in return Salary circa £60,000-£75,000 depending on experience A newly created, progressive role with genuine scope to shape your remit Informal, adult environment - judged on output, not presenteeism Central Guildford location with flexible working patterns considered A firm that is growing and investing, not standing still What you need to do now 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)