Accounts & Tax Senior / Manager

TPF Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an Accounts & Tax Senior / Manager for a firm in Wimbledon. The candidate will oversee statutory accounts and tax computations, while managing a team and ensuring excellent client communication. Ideal candidates are ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in accountancy. This role offers a flexible, hybrid working model, along with competitive benefits including 25 days of holiday and a salary between £48,000 - £55,000.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible, hybrid working model

Competitive salary based on experience

Qualifications

• Strong background in general practice accountancy.
• Proven experience managing a client portfolio independently.
• Previous experience supervising or managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Review and finalise statutory accounts prepared by the team.
• Oversee corporation and personal tax computations and returns.
• Provide ad hoc advisory support to clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Client management

Organisation

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Qualified by experience

Tools

Xero

Freeagent

TaxCalc

Quickbooks

Job description

TPF Recruitment, a leading accountancy practice recruitment agency, is recruiting for an excellent firm of chartered accountants in Wimbledon. This forward thinking practice are recruiting an Accounts & Tax Senior / Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fantastic local firm of accountants at a key part of their growth journey.

Our client is a general practice firm of chartered accountants who provide a mix of accountancy and tax services to local businesses. They promote a relaxed environment and a great work life balance too.

You will be responsible for:

• Reviewing and finalising statutory accounts prepared by the team
• Oversee corporation and personal tax computations and returns
• Provide ad hoc advisory support and identify opportunities to add value to clients
• Ensure work is delivered to a high technical standard and within agreed deadlines
• Provide excellent communication to clients during your extensive client contact

Team Leadership

• Line manage two direct reports, providing support, guidance and ongoing development
• Review work prepared by the team and provide clear, constructive feedback
• Assist with workflow planning, deadlines and capacity management
• Support training and development plans for junior team members
• Contribute positively to team culture and collaboration

Practice Support

• Liaise with partners and senior management on portfolio matters
• Support continuous improvement of processes and systems
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards

RequirementsThe Ideal Candidate

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience
• Strong background in general practice accountancy
• Proven experience managing a client portfolio independently
• Previous experience supervising or managing staff
• Confident reviewing accounts and tax work
• Excellent communication and client facing skills
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Experience using a range of accounting software, including Xero, Freeagent, TaxCalc, Quickbooks

Benefits

• 48,000 - 55,000 dependent on experience and background
• Flexible, hybrid working (likely 1 day from home) offered after settling period
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Please apply for the vacancy or contact Kourtney Luckett for a confidential conversation / (phone number removed) / (url removed)