Senior Manager - Offshore Compliance & Accounting Operations

Cooper Parry; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Manager - Offshore Compliance & Accounting Operations

About the role...

Are you a quality and compliance focused individual looking for your next challenge? Do you have an eye for operational efficiency; always finding a way to optimise costs and improve service delivery?

Our Overseas Operations team in the Midlands are seeking an Overseas Accounting Operations & Compliance Senior Manager to join the offshoring journey.

At the core of this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery and efficiency of compliance-related work, including bookkeeping, year-end accounts, VAT, management accounts, tax computations and more.

There will be a focus on our offshore teams quality standards, deadlines, and key performance targets while continuously identifying areas for improvement and expansion. You'll combine strategic oversight and stakeholder engagement with team leadership to drive operational excellence in offshore compliance services.

You'll be getting stuck into a range of tasks and responsibilities, including;

• Ensure that workflows are completed efficiently and on time. Monitor workloads and address bottlenecks to maintain seamless operations
• Continuously review and refine offshore compliance processes, and develop and implement best practices to enhance service delivery
• Establish and maintain quality control measures to ensure all compliance work meets regulatory requirements and internal quality standards, whilst identifying areas for improvement
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) using data to drive decisions, improve efficiency, and report on performance to senior stakeholders
• Identify additional compliance processes that can be offshored to optimise costs and improve service delivery, working with stakeholders to implement new offshore services effectively
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, offshore delivery centres, and external partners, to ensure smooth operations and alignment with business objectives
• Lead and develop the offshore compliance team, ensuring they have the necessary training, support, and resources to deliver high-quality work
• Provide mentorship and foster a high-performance culture

About you...

At Cooper Parry, we're in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You'll continuously strive to keep learning - whether you're a trainee or a Partner - and you'll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

To shine as an Overseas Compliance & Accounting Operations Senior Manager, you will have a passion for driving operational efficiencies and process improvements. You'll have an analytical and problem-solving mindset, with:

• Extensive experience in compliance work, including bookkeeping, year-end accounts, VAT, management accounts, and tax computations
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Proven leadership experience in managing teams
• Extensive experience with project management
• Proficiency in accounting software and workflow management tools

About us...

We've been dubbed 'the rebels of accountancy'. We're straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service - free from unnecessary red tape.

Checkout our achievements:

• Best Companies' No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
• Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we're still the UK's largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Achieved 6 awards at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2024, against all businesses of all sizes in the UK and Ireland. We were recognised as "Best-in-class" for Inspiring Culture and Purpose, Wellbeing, Employee Voice and Employee Experience

What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you're given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you'll produce amazing results.

That's why we offer things like:

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• No dress code - just "wear something!"

• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities

• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we'll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

A note for recruitment agencies - unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

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