Manager Accountancy Practice

TPF Recruitment; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent and progressive accountancy practice in Guildford is seeking a Manager to oversee client portfolios and audit engagements. The role involves managing teams, preparing tax returns, and developing client relationships. Ideal candidates will have an ACA or ACCA qualification and significant experience in accounts and tax within a practice environment. This senior-level position offers hybrid working flexibility and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working flexibility

Clear development paths

Qualifications

• Significant experience in accounts and tax within a practice environment.
• Proven experience reviewing and supervising junior staff.
• Audit experience appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and oversee audit engagements.
• Prepare and review tax computations and returns.
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Leadership skills

Technical knowledge of UK GAAP

Commercial awareness

Experience with accounting software

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Modern accounting software

Job description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Manager (Accountancy Practice)

Location: Guildford, Surrey

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Sector: Accountancy / Audit & Tax

TPF Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with an independent and progressive accountancy practice in Guildford to recruit a Manager. This is a senior role within a supportive and structured partner team, offering excellent exposure to a wide range of client work.

The firm provides a full suite of accountancy and advisory services, supporting businesses and individuals across audit, accounts, and tax. They are known for their structured trainee-to-partner development, excellent systems, and forward‑thinking approach.

About the Role

As an Accounts, Audit & Tax Manager, you will manage a portfolio of clients and oversee both technical delivery and team development.

• Managing end‑to‑end audit engagements and preparing statutory and annual accounts
• Preparing and reviewing corporation and personal tax computations and returns
• Conducting risk assessments and testing key controls
• Reviewing, supervising, and mentoring junior and mid‑level team members
• Preparing management letters and communicating findings to clients
• Maintaining and developing strong client relationships, offering proactive advice
• Supporting partners with client portfolios, business development, and firm initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with professional standards, regulations, and internal processes
• Contributing to process improvements and efficient working practices

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• Significant experience in accounts and tax within a practice environment; audit experience also appreciated
• Proven experience reviewing and supervising junior staff
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and audit standards
• Excellent client‑facing and leadership skills
• Commercial awareness and confidence managing multiple priorities
• Experience with modern accounting software and systems

Benefits

This is a senior‑level role offering a competitive salary, hybrid working flexibility, and the opportunity to progress towards a more senior position in the future. You will join a structured and supportive firm, with clear development paths.

Refer a Friend

We’re keen to remain the leading provider of top accountancy talent in the South East. To do this, we’re always looking to expand our network, and we know that great candidates like you can help us connect with other brilliant professionals.

If your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and have relevant experience in accountancy or tax, we’d love to speak with them. As a thank you, for every candidate you refer who we successfully place in a permanent role, we will give you £200 in Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply)

For a confidential on this opportunity, or other accountancy practice opportunities, please reach out to Kourtney Luckett on 01483 900 940, [e-mail] or via Kourtney Luckett LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.