Bookkeeping Manager (Outsourcing)

Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Bookkeeping Manager / Outsourcing Solutions Manager to lead a growing outsourcing function. This is an excellent opportunity for a bookkeeping professional with strong management accounting experience who enjoys working closely with clients, improving financial processes, and managing a high-performing team.

This role goes beyond traditional bookkeeping and offers the opportunity to act as a trusted advisor to a diverse portfolio of SME clients, providing accurate financial information, meaningful management reports, and operational insights that support business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of outsourcing clients, overseeing bookkeeping, management accounts, VAT compliance, and financial reporting services.
• Prepare and review management accounts, KPI reports, cashflow forecasts, and month-end financial information to support client decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the outsourcing team while managing workflows, deadlines, and service delivery standards.
• Build strong client relationships, improve financial processes, and implement cloud accounting solutions to drive efficiency and business growth.

Requirements:

• 5+ years' experience in bookkeeping, management accounting and outsourcing in an Irish practice.
• Previous experience managing or supervising a team is required.
• Experience preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Excellent knowledge of cloud accounting software, including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar systems.
• Experience with Dext and other finance automation tools would be advantageous.
• Commercially minded with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Accounting Technician qualification, IATI qualification, bookkeeping certification, or relevant practical experience will be considered. A professional accounting qualification is not essential.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary: €40,000 - €50,000 DOE
• Hybrid working structure
• Flexible working hours
• Annual bonus
• Pension contribution
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Ongoing learning and development support
• On-site parking facilities
• EAP Programme and wellness events
• Regular team social events