Accountancy Practice Manager

TPF Recruitment Ltd; Swanley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free parking

Varied client portfolio

Friendly working environment

Close partnership collaboration

Long-term progression

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. You will work closely with the Partner to manage a varied client portfolio, oversee statutory accounts, tax returns and bookkeeping, and help drive the practice’s growth in a collaborative, supportive environment.

You will lead workflow, review accounts and taxes, maintain client satisfaction, and contribute to process

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Extensive experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Experience managing a client portfolio independently.
• Experience preparing and reviewing accounts, tax, bookkeeping and VAT.
• Experience supervising or managing junior staff.
• Highly organised with excellent communication skills.
• Enjoy building long term relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
• 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

Client portfolio management

Taxation knowledge

Accounting software

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA or by experience

Professional experience in practice

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage

Job description

Job Description

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

Accountancy Practice Manager Sittingbourne £50,000- £65,000

• 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

Benefits

Accountancy Practice Manager Sittingbourne £50,000- £65,000

• 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.

Requirements
Preferably qualified ACA/ACCA or by experience. 5-10+ years experience within an accountancy practice experience. Experience preparing accounts and tax returns. Experience of QuickBooks, Xero or Sage would be advantageous.