Accounts & Audit Manager, Chester, £45,000 - £50,000 + Hybrid Working If you've built your experience across both accounts and audit but would now prefer a role with far less emphasis on audit, this could be your ideal move. This is predominantly an accounts and general practice management role, with only a small amount of audit work remaining in the mix. You'll move away from being responsible for producing everything yourself and take more ownership of reviewing accounts, supporting and developing staff, and overseeing the quality of work across the team. It could particularly suit someone from a general practice background who has worked across accounts and audit, or an audit-focused accountant who enjoys the broader side of practice and wants to move into a role where audit is a minor rather than defining part of their workload. Accounts & Audit Manager - This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who: Has a broad general practice background spanning accounts and audit and is ready to step into greater management responsibility. Currently works heavily in audit but would like to shift towards an accounts-focused role with minimal audit involvement . Is ready to spend less time producing accounts and more time reviewing work, developing staff and overseeing jobs through to completion. Enjoys the variety and client exposure of working within an independent accountancy practice. Wants genuine hybrid flexibility while remaining technically involved. Accounts & Audit Manager - About the Firm This is a well-established independent firm of chartered accountants based in Chester, with a close-knit team. The firm has built a strong local reputation for straightforward, high-quality advisory and compliance work across a varied client base and continues to grow. You'll become an important part of a small team where your experience will have a visible impact on both the quality of work and the development of more junior staff. Hybrid working and flexible full-time hours are available. Accounts & Audit Manager - Responsibilities Accounts Review & General Practice Review year-end accounts and associated work prepared by the wider team. Oversee jobs through to completion and ensure work is delivered accurately and efficiently. Provide technical support on more complex accounts and general practice matters. Remain hands-on where required while increasingly focusing on review and oversight. Team Leadership & Development Oversee and support junior and senior members of the team day-to-day. Review work and provide constructive feedback. Play an active role in staff training, coaching and development. Limited Audit Work Review audit files for technical accuracy and compliance. Carry out a small number of audits directly where required. Maintain your audit knowledge without audit dominating your workload. Accounts & Audit Manager - Requirements ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), ideally with post-qualification experience. A strong general practice background with solid accounts preparation experience. Previous audit experience Experience reviewing accounts work and supporting, mentoring or training junior staff. Strong technical grounding across a varied owner-managed business/general practice client base. Comfortable working within a smaller, close-knit independent practice. Based within a commutable distance of Chester. Accounts & Audit Manager - Benefits Salary: £45,000 - £55,000, with potential flexibility depending on experience. Hybrid working: Genuine flexibility to split your time between home and the office. Flexible hours: Flexible full-time working arrangements. Variety: A predominantly accounts/general practice role where your audit experience remains useful without defining your workload. The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in contract and permanent vacancies within the practice market, including: Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A Payroll Bureau Practice Managers
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
Accounts & Audit Manager, Chester, £45,000 - £50,000 + Hybrid Working If you've built your experience across both accounts and audit but would now prefer a role with far less emphasis on audit, this could be your ideal move. This is predominantly an accounts and general practice management role, with only a small amount of audit work remaining in the mix. You'll move away from being responsible for producing everything yourself and take more ownership of reviewing accounts, supporting and developing staff, and overseeing the quality of work across the team. It could particularly suit someone from a general practice background who has worked across accounts and audit, or an audit-focused accountant who enjoys the broader side of practice and wants to move into a role where audit is a minor rather than defining part of their workload. Accounts & Audit Manager - This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who: Has a broad general practice background spanning accounts and audit and is ready to step into greater management responsibility. Currently works heavily in audit but would like to shift towards an accounts-focused role with minimal audit involvement . Is ready to spend less time producing accounts and more time reviewing work, developing staff and overseeing jobs through to completion. Enjoys the variety and client exposure of working within an independent accountancy practice. Wants genuine hybrid flexibility while remaining technically involved. Accounts & Audit Manager - About the Firm This is a well-established independent firm of chartered accountants based in Chester, with a close-knit team. The firm has built a strong local reputation for straightforward, high-quality advisory and compliance work across a varied client base and continues to grow. You'll become an important part of a small team where your experience will have a visible impact on both the quality of work and the development of more junior staff. Hybrid working and flexible full-time hours are available. Accounts & Audit Manager - Responsibilities Accounts Review & General Practice Review year-end accounts and associated work prepared by the wider team. Oversee jobs through to completion and ensure work is delivered accurately and efficiently. Provide technical support on more complex accounts and general practice matters. Remain hands-on where required while increasingly focusing on review and oversight. Team Leadership & Development Oversee and support junior and senior members of the team day-to-day. Review work and provide constructive feedback. Play an active role in staff training, coaching and development. Limited Audit Work Review audit files for technical accuracy and compliance. Carry out a small number of audits directly where required. Maintain your audit knowledge without audit dominating your workload. Accounts & Audit Manager - Requirements ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), ideally with post-qualification experience. A strong general practice background with solid accounts preparation experience. Previous audit experience Experience reviewing accounts work and supporting, mentoring or training junior staff. Strong technical grounding across a varied owner-managed business/general practice client base. Comfortable working within a smaller, close-knit independent practice. Based within a commutable distance of Chester. Accounts & Audit Manager - Benefits Salary: £45,000 - £55,000, with potential flexibility depending on experience. Hybrid working: Genuine flexibility to split your time between home and the office. Flexible hours: Flexible full-time working arrangements. Variety: A predominantly accounts/general practice role where your audit experience remains useful without defining your workload. The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in contract and permanent vacancies within the practice market, including: Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A Payroll Bureau Practice Managers
Senior Tax Advisory Manager / Director - Lancashire - £Negotiable DOE, plus Bonus & Excellent Benefits Description: Are you a CTA qualified Senior Tax Manager or Associate Director, with extensive advisory experience across both corporate and private client tax? Are you looking for an opportunity to take your career to the next level with a firm that offers a diverse portfolio and lots of autonomy, alongside flexible working hours? A large independent firm of chartered accountants is looking to strengthen their tax department with a Senior Tax Advisory Manager to head up their advisory portfolio. The firm has a client base that rivals the Top 20 so they can provide the same breadth of work but with family friendly hours! You will work closely with the Tax Partners, taking responsibility for tax advisory projects from beginning to end. You will have excellent client facing skills and will also assist with business development initiatives and delivering presentations as required. The scope of work is diverse and challenging and will include: Corporate reconstructions: demergers, creating group structures. MBO's, buying and selling companies, cash extraction techniques using personal investment companies, share incentive schemes, IHT / Estate Planning, protecting cash / property from trade risk, remuneration planning and succession planning. Benefits: You will be joining a high- profile firm who reward hard work and people who add value to the business. There are many examples of employees who have been promoted rapidly through the firm. They also offer free parking, flexible working hours together with a generous bonus scheme and holiday entitlement. There is flexibility for the role to be part based from home, so applications from candidates situated across the North West can be considered. Essential Requirements: CTA Qualified with extensive tax advisory experience Vaisto Recruitment offers a generous referral scheme. If you refer a practice candidate to me (who is not already registered) as a thank you will receive a voucher up to the value of £1000.Vouchers are paid on successful completion of the referral's probation period. The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in practice and first moves to industry for both contract and permanent assignments including: - Audit Manager / Audit Associate Director / Audit Director / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior - Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate - Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax - Corporate Finance/ M&A / Financial Controller / Financial Accountant / Internal Auditor / FP&A
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
Senior Tax Advisory Manager / Director - Lancashire - £Negotiable DOE, plus Bonus & Excellent Benefits Description: Are you a CTA qualified Senior Tax Manager or Associate Director, with extensive advisory experience across both corporate and private client tax? Are you looking for an opportunity to take your career to the next level with a firm that offers a diverse portfolio and lots of autonomy, alongside flexible working hours? A large independent firm of chartered accountants is looking to strengthen their tax department with a Senior Tax Advisory Manager to head up their advisory portfolio. The firm has a client base that rivals the Top 20 so they can provide the same breadth of work but with family friendly hours! You will work closely with the Tax Partners, taking responsibility for tax advisory projects from beginning to end. You will have excellent client facing skills and will also assist with business development initiatives and delivering presentations as required. The scope of work is diverse and challenging and will include: Corporate reconstructions: demergers, creating group structures. MBO's, buying and selling companies, cash extraction techniques using personal investment companies, share incentive schemes, IHT / Estate Planning, protecting cash / property from trade risk, remuneration planning and succession planning. Benefits: You will be joining a high- profile firm who reward hard work and people who add value to the business. There are many examples of employees who have been promoted rapidly through the firm. They also offer free parking, flexible working hours together with a generous bonus scheme and holiday entitlement. There is flexibility for the role to be part based from home, so applications from candidates situated across the North West can be considered. Essential Requirements: CTA Qualified with extensive tax advisory experience Vaisto Recruitment offers a generous referral scheme. If you refer a practice candidate to me (who is not already registered) as a thank you will receive a voucher up to the value of £1000.Vouchers are paid on successful completion of the referral's probation period. The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in practice and first moves to industry for both contract and permanent assignments including: - Audit Manager / Audit Associate Director / Audit Director / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior - Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate - Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax - Corporate Finance/ M&A / Financial Controller / Financial Accountant / Internal Auditor / FP&A
Outsourcing Manager - Liverpool - To £55,000 Outsourcing Manager - About the Firm This is a long-established, multi-office firm of accountants and business advisors in the North West, growing both organically and by carefully selected acquisitions. This growth has created a Manager opening in the Outsourcing Department, as the client base and team expand, with the firm investing heavily in technology and training while retaining a genuinely partner-led, client-first culture. Outsourcing Manager - Responsibilities Portfolio Leadership Lead and manage a diverse outsourcing portfolio as primary client contact Oversee and sign off bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts, and month-end close Client Advisory Present management accounts with commentary, insights, and recommendations Identify and deliver advisory opportunities such as process enhancement and finance transformation Team & Leadership Development Manage and develop outsourcing seniors and juniors, including capacity planning and performance reviews Drive process improvements, standardisation, and automation across the team Commercial & Process Ownership Monitor budgets, WIP, billing, and profitability to ensure commercial performance Oversee system implementation and optimisation projects Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and HMRC rules across the portfolio Outsourcing Manager - Requirements ACA/ACCA qualified, with strong post-qualification experience in practice Demonstrable experience managing an outsourcing or accounts portfolio Staff management and mentoring experience Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and HMRC compliance Commercially astute, with experience owning WIP and billing Confident, advisory-minded communicator Outsourcing Manager - Benefits Salary: £Market rate - arrange a confidential discussion with Vaisto Recruitment for salary information Benefits: Join a growing group with significant ongoing investment in technology, training and infrastructure, broader career opportunities as the group expands, and performance-related incentive schemes that reward contribution - alongside genuine stability and local autonomy over client relationships. 25 days holiday with option to purchase additional days, hybrid working. Progression: Real opportunity to grow into a senior leadership role across the group as it continues to expand The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in contract and permanent vacancies within the practice market, including: Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A Payroll Bureau Practice Managers
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
Outsourcing Manager - Liverpool - To £55,000 Outsourcing Manager - About the Firm This is a long-established, multi-office firm of accountants and business advisors in the North West, growing both organically and by carefully selected acquisitions. This growth has created a Manager opening in the Outsourcing Department, as the client base and team expand, with the firm investing heavily in technology and training while retaining a genuinely partner-led, client-first culture. Outsourcing Manager - Responsibilities Portfolio Leadership Lead and manage a diverse outsourcing portfolio as primary client contact Oversee and sign off bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts, and month-end close Client Advisory Present management accounts with commentary, insights, and recommendations Identify and deliver advisory opportunities such as process enhancement and finance transformation Team & Leadership Development Manage and develop outsourcing seniors and juniors, including capacity planning and performance reviews Drive process improvements, standardisation, and automation across the team Commercial & Process Ownership Monitor budgets, WIP, billing, and profitability to ensure commercial performance Oversee system implementation and optimisation projects Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and HMRC rules across the portfolio Outsourcing Manager - Requirements ACA/ACCA qualified, with strong post-qualification experience in practice Demonstrable experience managing an outsourcing or accounts portfolio Staff management and mentoring experience Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and HMRC compliance Commercially astute, with experience owning WIP and billing Confident, advisory-minded communicator Outsourcing Manager - Benefits Salary: £Market rate - arrange a confidential discussion with Vaisto Recruitment for salary information Benefits: Join a growing group with significant ongoing investment in technology, training and infrastructure, broader career opportunities as the group expands, and performance-related incentive schemes that reward contribution - alongside genuine stability and local autonomy over client relationships. 25 days holiday with option to purchase additional days, hybrid working. Progression: Real opportunity to grow into a senior leadership role across the group as it continues to expand The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in contract and permanent vacancies within the practice market, including: Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A Payroll Bureau Practice Managers
Outsourcing Supervisor - Liverpool - Up to £42,000 Outsourcing Supervisor - Role Overview Are you ready to Lead a Portfolio, not just deliver it? This is a step up for an experienced outsourcing senior ready to move from preparing work to reviewing and owning it. You'll take on real oversight of a varied client portfolio while joining a firm that's investing heavily in its people and systems. It's a role with genuine room to grow. Outsourcing Supervisor - This role is ideal for an Outsourcing Supervisor who: Is ready to move from doing the work to reviewing and signing it off Wants variety across a broad mix of SME, not-for-profit, and corporate clients Is looking for a firm actively investing in its people and systems Outsourcing Supervisor - About the Firm This is a long-established, multi-office firm of accountants and business advisors in the North West, combining a partner-led, relationship-first approach with the backing of private equity investment fuelling an ambitious growth strategy across the group. The firm is investing heavily in technology, training, and acquisitions, and this Supervisor role has been created to strengthen the outsourcing team as portfolio volumes grow - giving the successful candidate real scope to shape how the service is delivered. Outsourcing Supervisor - Responsibilities Client Portfolio Oversight Review and approve bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management accounts Ensure timely delivery of client deliverables and compliance with deadlines Client & Stakeholder Management Liaise with clients and external vendors to resolve queries promptly Assist in onboarding new clients and setting up accounting systems Team Development Monitor team performance and support training and development Process & Advisory Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy Prepare KPI reports and escalate issues to senior management Handle ad hoc advisory tasks under manager supervision Outsourcing Supervisor - Requirements AAT/ACCA/ACA qualified, or finalist Solid practice-based outsourcing or accounts experience Confident reviewing bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management accounts Strong client-facing communication skills Comfortable supporting and mentoring junior staff Experience with cloud accounting systems (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks) Outsourcing Supervisor - Benefits Salary: £Market rate - arrange a confidential discussion with Vaisto Recruitment for salary information Benefits: Joining a private-equity backed group means ongoing investment in technology, training and infrastructure, broader career opportunities as the group grows organically and through acquisition, while keeping the day-to-day autonomy of a partner-led, client-first culture. 25 days holiday with the option to purchase additional days, hybrid and flexi-working. The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in contract and permanent vacancies within the practice market, including: Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A Payroll Bureau Practice Managers
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
Outsourcing Supervisor - Liverpool - Up to £42,000 Outsourcing Supervisor - Role Overview Are you ready to Lead a Portfolio, not just deliver it? This is a step up for an experienced outsourcing senior ready to move from preparing work to reviewing and owning it. You'll take on real oversight of a varied client portfolio while joining a firm that's investing heavily in its people and systems. It's a role with genuine room to grow. Outsourcing Supervisor - This role is ideal for an Outsourcing Supervisor who: Is ready to move from doing the work to reviewing and signing it off Wants variety across a broad mix of SME, not-for-profit, and corporate clients Is looking for a firm actively investing in its people and systems Outsourcing Supervisor - About the Firm This is a long-established, multi-office firm of accountants and business advisors in the North West, combining a partner-led, relationship-first approach with the backing of private equity investment fuelling an ambitious growth strategy across the group. The firm is investing heavily in technology, training, and acquisitions, and this Supervisor role has been created to strengthen the outsourcing team as portfolio volumes grow - giving the successful candidate real scope to shape how the service is delivered. Outsourcing Supervisor - Responsibilities Client Portfolio Oversight Review and approve bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management accounts Ensure timely delivery of client deliverables and compliance with deadlines Client & Stakeholder Management Liaise with clients and external vendors to resolve queries promptly Assist in onboarding new clients and setting up accounting systems Team Development Monitor team performance and support training and development Process & Advisory Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy Prepare KPI reports and escalate issues to senior management Handle ad hoc advisory tasks under manager supervision Outsourcing Supervisor - Requirements AAT/ACCA/ACA qualified, or finalist Solid practice-based outsourcing or accounts experience Confident reviewing bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management accounts Strong client-facing communication skills Comfortable supporting and mentoring junior staff Experience with cloud accounting systems (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks) Outsourcing Supervisor - Benefits Salary: £Market rate - arrange a confidential discussion with Vaisto Recruitment for salary information Benefits: Joining a private-equity backed group means ongoing investment in technology, training and infrastructure, broader career opportunities as the group grows organically and through acquisition, while keeping the day-to-day autonomy of a partner-led, client-first culture. 25 days holiday with the option to purchase additional days, hybrid and flexi-working. The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in contract and permanent vacancies within the practice market, including: Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A Payroll Bureau Practice Managers
Outsourcing Assistant Manager - Liverpool - To £46,000 Step Up Into Management - Outsourcing Assistant Manager, Liverpool, Market rate + genuine progression in a growing group Outsourcing Assistant Manager - Role Overview This is the right move for a recently qualified accountant ready to go beyond reviewing work into managing a portfolio and a team. You'll get real variety - compliance, budgeting, systems projects - inside a firm putting serious investment behind its people and processes. Outsourcing Assistant Manager - This role is ideal for an Outsourcing Assistant Manager who: Is ready to move beyond review work into managing a portfolio and a team Enjoys variety - budgeting, forecasting, and systems projects alongside core compliance Wants to join a firm seriously investing in automation and process improvement Outsourcing Assistant Manager - About the Firm This is a long-established, multi-office firm of accountants and business advisors in the North West, growing steadily through a mix of organic development and carefully chosen acquisitions. This growth is expanding both the client base and the team, creating this Assistant Manager opening for someone ready to take on broader portfolio and people responsibility as the firm continues modernising how its outsourcing service is delivered. Outsourcing Assistant Manager - Responsibilities Portfolio & Review Review bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts, and reconciliations prepared by juniors and seniors Assist with preparing and finalising month-end close and management accounts with commentary Financial Planning Support Deliver budgeting, forecasting, and cost control for outsourced clients Track WIP, budgets, and job recoverability, flagging variances to the Outsourcing Manager Team & Process Help manage team workflow and capacity planning, and support training of juniors Contribute to process improvements, standardisation, and automation Systems & Delivery Assist with system implementation, migration, and optimisation projects Monitor deadlines, SLAs, and compliance requirements, escalating issues early Outsourcing Assistant Manager - Requirements ACA/ACCA/AAT qualified, or close to qualification Solid practice-based outsourcing or accounts experience Comfortable reviewing others' work and mentoring junior staff Strong Excel and cloud accounting systems skills Proactive, with a process-improvement mindset Experience managing client relationships directly Outsourcing Assistant Manager - Benefits Salary: £Market rate - arrange a confidential discussion with Vaisto Recruitment for salary information Benefits: You will be joining an expanding group with ongoing investment in technology, training and infrastructure, whilst keeping the day-to-day autonomy of a partner-led, client-first culture. 25 days holiday with the option to purchase additional days, hybrid and flexi-working. The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in contract and permanent vacancies within the practice market, including: Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A Payroll Bureau Practice Managers
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
Outsourcing Assistant Manager - Liverpool - To £46,000 Step Up Into Management - Outsourcing Assistant Manager, Liverpool, Market rate + genuine progression in a growing group Outsourcing Assistant Manager - Role Overview This is the right move for a recently qualified accountant ready to go beyond reviewing work into managing a portfolio and a team. You'll get real variety - compliance, budgeting, systems projects - inside a firm putting serious investment behind its people and processes. Outsourcing Assistant Manager - This role is ideal for an Outsourcing Assistant Manager who: Is ready to move beyond review work into managing a portfolio and a team Enjoys variety - budgeting, forecasting, and systems projects alongside core compliance Wants to join a firm seriously investing in automation and process improvement Outsourcing Assistant Manager - About the Firm This is a long-established, multi-office firm of accountants and business advisors in the North West, growing steadily through a mix of organic development and carefully chosen acquisitions. This growth is expanding both the client base and the team, creating this Assistant Manager opening for someone ready to take on broader portfolio and people responsibility as the firm continues modernising how its outsourcing service is delivered. Outsourcing Assistant Manager - Responsibilities Portfolio & Review Review bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts, and reconciliations prepared by juniors and seniors Assist with preparing and finalising month-end close and management accounts with commentary Financial Planning Support Deliver budgeting, forecasting, and cost control for outsourced clients Track WIP, budgets, and job recoverability, flagging variances to the Outsourcing Manager Team & Process Help manage team workflow and capacity planning, and support training of juniors Contribute to process improvements, standardisation, and automation Systems & Delivery Assist with system implementation, migration, and optimisation projects Monitor deadlines, SLAs, and compliance requirements, escalating issues early Outsourcing Assistant Manager - Requirements ACA/ACCA/AAT qualified, or close to qualification Solid practice-based outsourcing or accounts experience Comfortable reviewing others' work and mentoring junior staff Strong Excel and cloud accounting systems skills Proactive, with a process-improvement mindset Experience managing client relationships directly Outsourcing Assistant Manager - Benefits Salary: £Market rate - arrange a confidential discussion with Vaisto Recruitment for salary information Benefits: You will be joining an expanding group with ongoing investment in technology, training and infrastructure, whilst keeping the day-to-day autonomy of a partner-led, client-first culture. 25 days holiday with the option to purchase additional days, hybrid and flexi-working. The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in contract and permanent vacancies within the practice market, including: Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A Payroll Bureau Practice Managers
