Practice Accountant - Assistant Manager / Manager

TPF Recruitment Ltd; Epsom; In loco; GBP 42.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional development

Friendly environment

Ownership of client relationships

Descrizione del lavoro

TPF Recruitment is partnering with a well established accountancy practice in Epsom to recruit an Assistant Manager / Manager to join their friendly and supportive team. You will manage a portfolio of clients, oversee accounts and tax work, and support junior team members.

The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified, with solid UK practice experience, strong client relationships and the ability to drive deadlines.

Competenze

• ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong UK practice experience with accounts and tax.
• Ability to manage client relationships and deadlines.
• Experience mentoring junior staff is desirable.

Mansioni

• Manage a portfolio of clients, delivering accounts and tax work on time.
• Review year-end accounts for various client structures.
• Oversee bookkeeping, VAT and compliance tasks as required.
• Support tax planning and advisory work for diverse clients.
• Mentor junior team members and oversee workflow deadlines.
• Identify process improvements and contribute to growth initiatives.
• Audit experience is advantageous but not essential.

Conoscenze

ACA/ACCA qualification

UK accountancy practice experience

Accounts preparation & review

Personal & corporate tax knowledge

Client relationship management

Mentoring juniors

Auditing experience (nice to have)

Accounting software knowledge

Formazione

ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent experience

Strumenti

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Descrizione del lavoro

Epsom, United Kingdom | Posted on 15/10/2026

Job Opportunity: Assistant Manager / Manager – Accountancy Practice

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Sector: Accountancy (General Practice)

TPF Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a well established accountancy practice in Epsom to recruit an Assistant Manager / Manager to join their friendly and supportive team.

This client works with a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from small owner managed businesses to larger SMEs, providing a mix of accounts, tax and advisory services. They are known for their collaborative culture, strong client relationships and commitment to professional development.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant looking to take the next step in their career, or an established Manager seeking a new challenge. You will play an important role in managing client relationships, overseeing accounts and tax work, and supporting the development of junior team members.

The role offers a varied mix of technical work, client management and team support, with responsibilities including:

• Managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring accounts and tax work is delivered accurately and within deadlines
• Reviewing year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Reviewing personal, partnership and corporate tax returns
• Overseeing bookkeeping, VAT and general compliance work where required
• Managing client relationships, acting as a key point of contact and providing advice on accounting and tax matters
• Supporting tax planning and advisory work for a varied client base
• Reviewing work completed by junior team members and providing guidance and support
• Monitoring workflow, managing deadlines and ensuring work is completed efficiently
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance client service
• Supporting the wider team and contributing to the continued growth of the practice
• Audit experience would be beneficial, particularly for candidates who have experience supporting or managing audit engagements, but isn't essential.

The role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to take ownership of client relationships while working closely with an approachable and supportive team.

Requirements

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong experience within a UK accountancy practice
• Extensive experience preparing and reviewing accounts for a range of clients
• Strong knowledge of personal and corporate tax compliance
• Experience managing client relationships and handling client queries confidently
• Experience reviewing work and supporting or mentoring junior colleagues
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, client focused approach
• Experience with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar
• Prior audit experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• We would welcome applications from both experienced Seniors/Assistant Managers looking to progress and established Managers seeking a new opportunity.

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary, dependent on experience
• A varied role with exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A friendly and collaborative working environment
• The opportunity to take ownership of client relationships and play an important role within the team
• A supportive firm that values its people, work life balance and the delivery of excellent client service

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)