Accountancy Practice Manager

TPF Recruitment; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is partnering with a well-established independent accountancy practice in Sittingbourne to recruit an Accountancy Practice Manager. You will work closely with the Partner to manage a varied client portfolio and support daily operations while driving growth.

The role offers a friendly, supportive environment with opportunities to influence the firm’s future direction and to mentor junior staff as part of a close-knit team.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in an accountancy practice.
• Independent client portfolio management experience.
• Ability to prepare and review accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of owner managed businesses, sole traders and partnerships.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts.
• Prepare and review corporation tax and personal tax returns.
• Review bookkeeping and VAT work completed by the team.
• Act as main client contact, providing ongoing support and advice.
• Mentor junior staff and support workflow management.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.
• Participate in client meetings and advisory work where appropriate.

Skills

Organised & Communicative

Client portfolio management

Relationship building

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified, or by experience

Job description

Sittingbourne, United Kingdom

TPF Recruitment is supporting a well established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice in Sittingbourne with the recruitment of an Accountancy Practice Manager to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and personable firm where you will work closely with the Partner and play a key role in the day to day running and continued growth of the practice.

The firm has built an excellent reputation locally for providing a high quality and personal service to a loyal portfolio of owner managed businesses, sole traders and individuals across Kent. They pride themselves on maintaining strong client relationships and creating a supportive and enjoyable working environment for their team.

The Role

As an Accountancy Practice Manager, you will take responsibility for managing a varied portfolio of clients while supporting the Partner with the operational management of the practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of owner managed businesses, sole traders and partnerships
  


• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
  


• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax and personal tax returns
  


• Reviewing bookkeeping and VAT work completed by the team
  


• Acting as the main point of contact for clients and providing ongoing support and advice
  


• Supporting and mentoring junior members of staff
  


• Assisting with workflow management and ensuring deadlines are met
  


• Supporting the Partner with the day to day running of the practice
  


• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies across the business
  


• Getting involved in client meetings and advisory work where appropriate
  

Requirements

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience


• Have extensive experience working within an accountancy practice environment


• Have experience managing a client portfolio independently


• Be comfortable preparing and reviewing accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT work


• Have experience supervising or managing junior staff members


• Be highly organised with excellent communication skills


• Enjoy building long term relationships with clients and colleagues alike


• Be looking for a long term opportunity within a close knit and supportive firm
  


• Competitive salary depending on experience


• Free parking


• A varied and interesting client portfolio


• A friendly and supportive working environment


• The opportunity to work closely with the Partner and influence the future direction of the business


• Genuine long term progression opportunities

This position would suit an experienced Client Manager, Accounts Manager or Senior Accountant looking to step into a broader management role within a successful independent practice, or an existing Accountancy Practice Manager seeking a fresh challenge with a highly regarded local firm.