Manager, Outsourced Finance

Manager – Outsourced Finance – Taunton or Yeovil

The role

We are recruiting for a qualified accountant to join the Outsourced Finance department in our Taunton or Yeovil office at Manager level.

This is a key client-facing role within a growing, advisory-led team. The successful candidate will take responsibility for reviewing management accounts, providing insightful commentary, and working closely with business owners and management teams to help them understand performance and make informed strategic decisions.

You will act as a senior point of contact for a varied portfolio of clients and play an important role in developing both people and service delivery within the department. You will also be actively involved in business development activities and supporting the continued growth of the Outsourced Finance offering.

While this role does not involve the preparation of year-end accounts, a strong technical background is essential in order to support the team, maintain high standards, and ensure work is robust and consistent.

What we need from you

Ideally you will:

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified
• Have post‑qualification experience within a practice environment
• Have exposure to a broad client base including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Possess strong technical knowledge, including FRS 102 1A and FRS 105
• Have a genuine interest in management accounting and in-year advisory services
• Be confident reviewing work and providing clear, constructive feedback
• Enjoy developing and coaching others
• Be commercially minded, proactive and comfortable building trusted client relationships
• Demonstrate excellent people skills and a strong commitment to outstanding client service

We understand that not everyone will come with these exact requirements. If your experience isn’t a complete match but you feel you could bring a lot to AG, we’d still encourage you to apply so that we can learn more about you!

What we can give you in return

We offer a fantastic place to work with a competitive and flexible benefits package. This includes:

• A minimum of 25 days holiday which increases with length of service. Plus, the option to buy and sell holiday
• An annual salary review
• Group pension scheme
• A Level 1 Medicash Plan provided to all employees
• Life assurance, which includes access to a smart health app
• An employee assistance programme for you and your family
• One volunteering day per year
• Cinema society discounts
• GymFlex discounts
• Bupa private medical insurance available
• Electric car and cycle to work schemes 

About AG 

Albert Goodman is a firm of Chartered Accountants, Tax Consultants and Financial Planners, providing high-quality advice to over 5000 local and national businesses and individuals.

We are friendly, fair and forward thinking with a can-do attitude. We collaborate to achieve, and pride ourselves on being trustworthy, progressive and impactful. 

Our people are vital to our continued success and we are always looking to train and develop individuals who could be our future Partners and leaders. 

Albert Goodman are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion amongst our people. We are an equal opportunities employer, as well as a Disability Confident Committed employer. We offer an environment where candidates and colleagues feel valued, and ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, race, religion or belief, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome applicants who can bring new perspectives and experiences, that not only help drive our business forward but make this an exciting firm to be part of.

What sets us apart 

A career at Albert Goodman can be a varied and rewarding one. We embrace future change and development. By hiring from within and investing in a range of training programmes, we give you the chance to develop and evolve your career, no matter which route you want to take. 

We form inclusive relationships that deliver. We celebrate difference and empower people to bring new ideas, solutions, and perspectives. 

We make a positive difference to those with whom we work, as well as in our communities and the environment, and were immensely proud to have secured B Corp status in 2023. 

We’ve previously been named the Best Companies number one accountancy firm to work for in the UK, as well as a “World Class Place to Work”. To add to the list we’ve recently been officially certified as a Great Place to Work employer, as voted for by feedback from our people!