Accounts & Tax Manager (Partner Designate)

TPF Recruitment Ltd; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £65k–£85k

Comprehensive benefits package

Path to Partnership

Strong staff retention and work-life-b

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is seeking an Accounts & Tax Manager for a chartered accountancy practice in Sevenoaks, Kent. You will manage your own client portfolio and a small team, focusing on owner-managed businesses with turnovers up to £100m, and have clear progression towards a future partner role.

You will oversee accounts, financial statements and tax, liaise with partners, and contribute to business development. A supportive environment prioritising work-life balance is offered.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification preferred or equivalent by experience.
• 5–10+ years’ experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing accounts and tax returns.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Xero or Sage is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own client portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and ltd companies.
• Oversee and review production of company accounts, financial statements, corporation tax and personal tax.
• Build strong relationships across all teams and managers.
• Liaise regularly with clients to ensure strong and trusted partnership.
• Ensure timely and efficient delivery.
• Work with the partners to ensure the smooth running of the business.
• Opportunity to get involved in business development/ marketing as necessary.
• Opportunity to get involved with audit work, if of interest.

Education

ACA/ACCA

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for a general practice Accounts & Tax Manager to join a highly reputable firm of chartered accountants in Sevenoaks, who are looking for a future partner. There are very clear and realistic progression prospects on offer with this fantastic practice, as it's part of a succession plan. You will join between Manager and Director level with a clear plan in place based on your experience and aspirations. This is a rare and really exciting opportunity in Sevenoaks, Kent!

As part of this position, you will work closely with the Partners and be responsible for your own personal portfolio, and a small team. Your work will be focused on general practice accounts & tax services to a range of sole traders, partnerships and ltd companies, predominately focused on owner managed businesses with turnovers up to £100m.

Our client operates a modern and friendly working environment, where they priorities work life balance, and have a strong staff retention rate as a consequence.

Key responsibilities

• Managing your own client portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and ltd companies.
• Oversee and reviewing production of company accounts, financial statements, corporation tax and personal tax.
• Building strong relationships across all teams and managers.
• Liaising regularly with clients to ensure strong and trusted partnership.
• Ensure timely and efficient delivery.
• Working with the partners to ensure the smooth running of the business.
• Opportunity to get involved in business development/ marketing as necessary.
• Opportunity to get involved with audit work, if of interest.

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.

Benefits

• £65,000 - £85,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable.
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Clear partner to Partnership in the future.
• A highly competitive benefits package is also on offer.