Practice Accountant - Assistant Manager / Manager

TPF Recruitment Ltd; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Diverse client portfolio

Professional development

Friendly, collaborative team

Ownership of client relationships

Work-life balance

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is supporting a well established accountancy practice in Epsom to recruit an Assistant Manager / Manager. The role suits an experienced practice accountant ready to progress, overseeing accounts, tax work, and junior staff development.

You will manage client relationships, review year end accounts and tax returns, and support tax planning in a collaborative, growth‑minded team environment. The firm emphasises development and client service.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in UK accountancy practice.
• 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 mentoring junior colleagues.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Organisation & time management

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA/ACA or equivalent experience

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Assistant Manager / Manager – Accountancy Practice

Location: Epsom

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.

Benefits

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

Requirements Experience in a UK accountancy practice.