Accountancy Practice Manager

Howett Thorpe; Woking; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Reduced hours on Fridays

Opportunity to progress into senior领导?

Job summary

Howett Thorpe in Woking is seeking an Accountancy Practice Manager to lead a small team, oversee client work and act as the main contact for a portfolio of clients.

The successful candidate will have ACA/ACCA or equivalent (QBE considered), strong accounts and personal tax knowledge, and a hands-on approach, with opportunities to progress into senior leadership.

Benefits include 25 days annual leave, reduced hours on Fridays, pension, and subsidised parking.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification preferred, although QBE candidates will be considered.
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong accounts and personal tax knowledge.
• Experience reviewing work and maintaining quality standards.
• Good client management and communication skills.
• A hands-on approach and the confidence to take ownership.
• Experience supervising or supporting junior team members.
• An interest in developing their trust knowledge would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a small team and support their development.
• Review accounts and other work prepared by the outsourced team.
• Manage a portfolio of clients and act as a key point of contact.
• Prepare and review personal tax returns.
• Opportunity to get involved with trust work.
• Work directly with the Partners on the running of the practice.
• Review work to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Identify and improve processes across the practice.
• Help train and develop members of the team.
• Support the Partners with wider business and growth plans.

Skills

Client management

Communication

Leadership

Hands-on

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent (QBE considered)

Job description

Job Title: Accountancy Practice Manager

Job Type: Perm

Location: Woking

Salary: £55,000 – 60,000

Reference no: 16140

Accountancy Practice Manager – About The Role

• Oversee a small team and support their development
• Review accounts and other work prepared by the outsourced team
• Manage a portfolio of clients and act as a key point of contact
• Prepare and review personal tax returns
• Opportunity to get involved with trust work
• Work directly with the Partners on the running of the practice
• Review work to ensure accuracy and quality
• Identify and improve processes across the practice
• Help train and develop members of the team
• Support the Partners with wider business and growth plans

The successful candidate will have:

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification preferred, although QBE candidates will be considered
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong accounts and personal tax knowledge
• Experience reviewing work and maintaining quality standards
• Good client management and communication skills
• A hands‑on approach and the confidence to take ownership
• Experience supervising or supporting junior team members
• An interest in developing their trust knowledge would be advantageous

Accountancy Practice Manager – Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Reduced hours on Fridays
• Opportunity to progress into senior leadership position
• Pension
• Subsidised parking