Job Description
Job Summary:
Outbooks is seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Delivery Officer (CDO) to lead and oversee all delivery operations for our UK-based accounts, bookkeeping, and payroll outsourcing customers. This senior role is integral to maintaining Outbooks' commitment to excellence in customer satisfaction and ensuring seamless delivery of services.
Key Responsibilities:
• Team Training & Development:
• Develop, implement, and maintain technical training programs for the delivery team, focusing on accounts, bookkeeping, and payroll processes.
• Ensure team members are up-to-date with industry standards, UK-specific accounting and payroll requirements, and best practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical competence within the team.
• Quality Assurance & Review:
• Conduct regular and random quality reviews of team members' work to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with customer and regulatory standards.
• Establish and enforce quality metrics to evaluate service delivery and identify areas for improvement.
• Client Issue Management & Resolution:
• Serve as the primary escalation point for any issues or concerns raised by clients, ensuring prompt and satisfactory resolution.
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their concerns, address issues, and implement corrective actions in coordination with the delivery team.
• Confidently engage with clients to challenge points of contention when necessary, ensuring maintains professional integrity while prioritizing service quality.
• Support in Sales Efforts:
• Assist the on sales calls, providing technical insights and operational knowledge to help secure new business or address prospective client queries.
• Present Outbooks' delivery capabilities, operational processes, and quality assurance strategies to potential clients.
• Talent Acquisition & Team Building:
• Conduct interviews and assessments for senior accountant roles based in our India office, ensuring candidates align with Outbooks' standards and culture.
• Provide strategic input on team composition and growth, identifying skills needed to strengthen the delivery team's capabilities.
• Gap Analysis & Process Improvement:
• Identify operational gaps or process inefficiencies within the offshore team and work proactively to address them.
• Implement corrective actions, enhanced procedures, or training initiatives to bridge delivery gaps, in collaboration with the offshore team.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
• Experience:
• 10+ years in a senior delivery role within a practice.
• Leadership:
• Proven track record in leading and developing technical teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Technical Expertise:
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, payroll legislation, and regulatory compliance requirements. Expert level knowledge of Accounts/Bookkeeping/Payroll is mandatory. Knowledge of different accounting standards like IFRS, UK GAAP and FRS is also given
• Customer-Focused:
• Skilled in managing client relationships, handling escalations, and providing professional responses to resolve service issues.
• Communication Skills:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to clients and internal teams.
• Problem-Solving:
• Strong analytical skills to identify gaps, propose solutions, and drive process improvements in service delivery.
• Travel:
• Willingness to travel as needed for client meetings and team training sessions.
Outbooks is seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Delivery Officer (CDO) to lead and oversee all delivery operations for our UK-based accounts, bookkeeping, and payroll outsourcing customers. This senior role is integral to maintaining Outbooks' commitment to excellence in customer satisfaction and ensuring seamless delivery of services.
Key Responsibilities:
• Team Training & Development:
• Develop, implement, and maintain technical training programs for the delivery team, focusing on accounts, bookkeeping, and payroll processes.
• Ensure team members are up-to-date with industry standards, UK-specific accounting and payroll requirements, and best practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical competence within the team.
• Quality Assurance & Review:
• Conduct regular and random quality reviews of team members' work to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with customer and regulatory standards.
• Establish and enforce quality metrics to evaluate service delivery and identify areas for improvement.
• Client Issue Management & Resolution:
• Serve as the primary escalation point for any issues or concerns raised by clients, ensuring prompt and satisfactory resolution.
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their concerns, address issues, and implement corrective actions in coordination with the delivery team.
• Confidently engage with clients to challenge points of contention when necessary, ensuring maintains professional integrity while prioritizing service quality.
• Support in Sales Efforts:
• Assist the on sales calls, providing technical insights and operational knowledge to help secure new business or address prospective client queries.
• Present Outbooks' delivery capabilities, operational processes, and quality assurance strategies to potential clients.
• Talent Acquisition & Team Building:
• Conduct interviews and assessments for senior accountant roles based in our India office, ensuring candidates align with Outbooks' standards and culture.
• Provide strategic input on team composition and growth, identifying skills needed to strengthen the delivery team's capabilities.
• Gap Analysis & Process Improvement:
• Identify operational gaps or process inefficiencies within the offshore team and work proactively to address them.
• Implement corrective actions, enhanced procedures, or training initiatives to bridge delivery gaps, in collaboration with the offshore team.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
• Experience:
• 10+ years in a senior delivery role within a practice.
• Leadership:
• Proven track record in leading and developing technical teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Technical Expertise:
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, payroll legislation, and regulatory compliance requirements. Expert level knowledge of Accounts/Bookkeeping/Payroll is mandatory. Knowledge of different accounting standards like IFRS, UK GAAP and FRS is also given
• Customer-Focused:
• Skilled in managing client relationships, handling escalations, and providing professional responses to resolve service issues.
• Communication Skills:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to clients and internal teams.
• Problem-Solving:
• Strong analytical skills to identify gaps, propose solutions, and drive process improvements in service delivery.
• Travel:
• Willingness to travel as needed for client meetings and team training sessions.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Chief Delivery Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Bhopal offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.