Associate Director

S. Smith & Co Accountants Limited; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

Health cash plan

Team-building events

Holiday entitlement increasing with;?

Job summary

S Smith and Co Accountants, an established independent practice in Scunthorpe, seeks an experienced Practice Manager to lead client service for SME businesses and support the Director in growth and day-to-day operations.

You will oversee accounts preparation, tax matters, and team development, while building long-term relationships with owners and guiding junior staff.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accountancy and tax knowledge.
• Experience in an accountancy practice serving SME clients.
• Able to manage own workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and client-service focus.
• Comfortable mentoring and developing junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio of SME clients and owners.
• Prepare and review accounts and tax computations.
• Mentor and develop team members and provide guidance.
• Maintain strong client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Support Director with day-to-day operation and firm development.
• Represent the practice at external events and networking sessions.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical accountancy and tax

Client service

Workload management

Mentoring/staff development

Xero proficiency

Education

Qualified by experience

Tools

Xero

Job description

S Smith and Co Accountants is an established and growing independent accountancy practice based in Scunthorpe, with more than 20 years' experience supporting local businesses and their owners.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced accountancy professional to join us as an Practice Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accountancy professional who enjoys working closely with clients, has strong technical accountancy and tax experience, and is ready to take on a senior role within an established and growing practice.

Working closely with the Director, you will take responsibility for a varied portfolio of SME clients, help develop and mentor members of the team, and play an important role in the continued growth and day-to-day management of the practice.

About the Company

We pride ourselves on providing clear advice, reliable support and a genuinely personal service to our clients. Our clients value us for our quality, trust and friendly approach. We have built strong, long-term relationships with businesses and business owners across the local area.

We are a supportive, close-knit team and are looking for someone who shares our commitment to providing an excellent service while helping us continue to develop the practice.

About the role

As an Practice Manager, you will play a key role in the successful management and growth of the practice, delivering exceptional service to a portfolio of SME clients and business owners. You will be responsible for the preparation and review of accounts, while building strong, long-term relationships. The role also involves supporting the Director with the management and development of the team, providing guidance and mentoring to team members. You will also take responsibility for the team when required, including during the Director's absence. You will work closely with the Director to support the day-to-day operation and continued development of the practice.

Some of the key responsibilities will include:

• Manage a portfolio of SME businesses and their owners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Support the Director with the management, development and mentoring of team members.
• Provide on-the-job training, monitor progress and review completed work, providing constructive feedback where appropriate.
• Take responsibility for the team when required, including during the Director's absence.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and management accounts.
• Prepare and review personal tax and business computations.
• Hold regular client meetings to discuss annual accounts, tax matters and future tax planning opportunities.
• Review clients' business and company structures and identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation and ensure appropriate advice is provided to clients.
• Support clients with cloud accounting, particularly in relation to Making Tax Digital.
• Represent the practice at external events and networking opportunities.
• Work closely with the Director to support the successful day-to-day running and continued development of the practice.
• Take responsibility for ad-hoc projects and other initiatives as required.

About You

We are looking for a positive, professional and supportive individual who is committed to delivering an excellent service to clients and helping others develop. You will ideally have strong experience within an accountancy practice and be comfortable working with SME businesses and their owners.

You will have:

• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex information clearly
• Commitment to delivering outstanding client service
• Strong technical accountancy and tax knowledge
• The ability to manage your own workload, work independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent knowledge of Xero.
• A positive, pragmatic and professional approach
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a close-knit team.
• A commitment to maintaining high professional and technical standards.

You may be qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience, but you must be able to demonstrate strong relevant experience within an accountancy practice and the ability to take responsibility for clients and support the development of the wider team.

What We Offer

• A senior and valued position within an established and growing independent practice.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Company health cash plan.
• Company team-building events.
• Holiday entitlement increasing with length of service.
• The opportunity to work closely with the Director and contribute to the continued development of the practice.

For further information about the vacancy, please contact Natalie Boucher at [e-mail].