Accounts Supervisor

TPF Recruitment Ltd; Waldron; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

TPF Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an Accounts Supervisor for an established accountancy practice. You will manage a diverse client portfolio, oversee accounts preparation, and ensure compliance with UK standards while guiding junior staff and coordinating workloads.

You will work closely with Managers and Partners to deliver high-quality client service, develop staff, and maintain strong client relationships across a varied portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of accounts preparation and UK accounting standards (UK GAAP).
• Ability to supervise junior colleagues.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, providing accounting and financial support across a range of assignments.
• Oversee the preparation of accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant UK accounting standards and regulations.
• Liaise directly with clients to obtain information, resolve queries and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Support Managers and Partners with complex assignments and technical queries.
• Review work completed by junior team members, providing constructive feedback and technical guidance.
• Assist with the training, development and supervision of junior staff.
• Allocate and monitor workloads, ensuring assignments are completed accurately, efficiently and within agreed deadlines.
• Maintain high standards of technical quality and client service across the portfolio.

Skills

Accounts supervision

Client relationship management

Team leadership

UK GAAP knowledge

Time management

Education

AAT/ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

Job description

We are working with an established accountancy practice to recruit an Accounts Supervisor to join its team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant to take responsibility for a varied client portfolio while overseeing the quality of work, supporting junior colleagues and ensuring assignments are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

Working closely with Managers and Partners, you will combine hands on accounting expertise with team supervision, client relationship management and the coordination of workloads.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, providing accounting and financial support across a range of assignments.
• Oversee the preparation of accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant UK accounting standards and regulations.
• Liaise directly with clients to obtain information, resolve queries and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Support Managers and Partners with complex assignments and technical queries.
• Review work completed by junior team members, providing constructive feedback and technical guidance.
• Assist with the training, development and supervision of junior staff.
• Allocate and monitor workloads, ensuring assignments are completed accurately, efficiently and within agreed deadlines.
• Maintain high standards of technical quality and client service across the portfolio.

Requirements

About You

We are looking for a technically strong and organised practice accountant with the confidence to supervise others and manage client relationships.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice, managing a portfolio of clients.
• AAT, ACA or ACCA qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounts preparation, accounting principles and UK accounting standards.
• A good understanding of statutory accounts and compliance requirements.
• Experience reviewing work and supporting the development of junior colleagues.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• A proactive approach, with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A varied and interesting client portfolio.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to take on greater responsibility for team supervision and client delivery.
• Career development opportunities within an established accountancy practice.

If you are an experienced bookkeeping or practice professional looking for a client-facing management role with genuine responsibility for clients and people, this could be an excellent next step.