Accountancy Practice Manager

TPF Recruitment Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

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

This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with the Partner, manage a varied client portfolio, and lead day-to-day operations to drive growth and service quality across owner managed businesses, sole traders and partnerships.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or qualified by experience.
• Extensive experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience managing a client portfolio independently.
• Comfortable preparing and reviewing accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT work.
• Experience supervising or managing junior staff.
• Highly organised with excellent communication skills.
• Enjoy building long-term relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Long-term opportunity within a close-knit, supportive firm.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

Portfolio management

Accounts prep

Staff supervision

Client relationships

Job description

Sittingbourne, United Kingdom | Posted on 30/10/2026

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.