Practice Accountant & Manager: Lead Client Relationships

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

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.