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Director of Outsourcing
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About the Role
Our client is a multi-office accountancy and advisory firm providing a full range of services including accounts, tax, payroll, business advisory, and financial planning. Known for its forward-thinking approach and strong client relationships, the firm works with a broad portfolio of SMEs and entrepreneurial businesses across the South East.
Your New Company
A growing and ambitious accountancy and advisory firm is looking to appoint an experienced Outsourcing Director to join its Guildford office. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to work closely with ambitious owner-managed businesses, provide strategic financial advice, and help shape the future direction of a modern, fast-growing practice.
Your New Role
As Outsourcing Director, you will act as a trusted adviser to clients, supporting boards and business owners with strategic financial decision-making. You will lead outsourced finance engagements, oversee budgeting and forecasting processes, provide commercial insight, and ensure robust financial governance and compliance.
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Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as a senior strategic adviser to SME and owner-managed business clients
- Leading board-level meetings and delivering meaningful financial insight
- Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and performance reporting
- Identifying opportunities to improve financial controls and operational efficiency
- Supporting clients through periods of growth, transformation, and change
- Working closely with specialist teams across tax, audit, and payroll
- Developing and mentoring finance teams, both internally and within client organizations
What You'll Need to Succeed
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification
- Previous experience operating at Director level within practice or outsourced finance
- Strong background advising SMEs and owner-managed businesses
- Commercially minded with the ability to influence strategic decision-making
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
- Previous exposure to growth businesses, scale-ups, or transformation projects would be advantageous.
- Applications will also be considered from experienced and practice-trained Finance Directors seeking a move into professional practice and client advisory work.
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What You'll Get in Return
- Salary from £75,000 depending on experience
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Option to buy and sell up to 5 days' leave
- Birthday leave
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Regular social events
- Free flu jabs
- Genuine progression opportunities within a growing firm
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.
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