Senior Accountant / Practice Manager

Faith Recruitment Ltd; Knaphill; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Local free parking

Career development

Exposure to UK and international work

Job summary

Faith Recruitment Ltd in Woking is seeking a Senior Accountant / Practice Manager to join a busy accountancy practice. You will oversee client accounts, manage workloads, supervise staff, and help drive operational excellence while maintaining high quality service.

This role offers hybrid working after probation, exposure to UK and international clients, and clear career development opportunities in a collaborative, growing firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice is essential.
• ACA/ACCA/AAT qualification (or part-qualified/experience-based).
• Strong accounts preparation and review experience.
• Tax knowledge would be advantageous.
• Experience managing multiple client accounts and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Commercially minded with proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and build strong relationships.
• Review accounts preparation work for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor workloads, deadlines, and team capacity.
• Produce management reports and provide operational oversight.
• Support day-to-day management and efficiency of the practice.
• Act as a point of contact for client queries and advisory support.
• Attend client meetings and deliver high-quality service.
• Manage multiple priorities and ensure on-time delivery.
• Assist with tax-related work and advise on opportunities.
• Contribute to business growth and process improvements.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to support business objectives.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Client management

Team supervision

Communication

Organisational skills

Commercial mindset

Problem solving

Collaborative work

Education

ACA, ACCA, AAT qualified

Job description

Senior Accountant / Practice Manager
40,000 - 60,000 + Career Development
Woking

Are you an experienced practice accountant looking for a role that offers both technical responsibility and the opportunity to play a key part in the running of a successful and growing firm? We are recruiting for a Senior Accountant / Practice Manager to join a busy and collaborative accountancy practice where you will work closely with leadership, manage a varied client portfolio, and help drive operational excellence across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant who enjoys client-facing work, team collaboration, and contributing to the wider success of a business.

The Role

Working as a key member of the team, you will oversee client accounts, review workload capacity, manage internal processes, and support the smooth day-to-day running of the practice and it's external accountants. You will work closely with clients across a range of sectors, providing high-quality service while ensuring deadlines and compliance requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, building strong and long-lasting relationships.
• Review accounts preparation work and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor workloads, deadlines, and team capacity across the practice.
• Produce management reports and provide operational oversight.
• Support the day-to-day management and efficiency of the practice.
• Act as a key point of contact for client queries and advisory support.
• Attend client meetings and provide excellent customer service.
• Manage multiple priorities and ensure work is delivered on time.
• Assist with tax-related work and identify advisory opportunities.
• Contribute to business growth and process improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with senior leadership to support business objectives.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• ACA, ACCA, AAT qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Strong accounts preparation and review experience.
• Tax knowledge would be highly advantageous.
• Experience managing multiple client accounts and competing deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail.
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a close-knit team environment.
• Previous supervisory or management experience would be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Hybrid working and flexibility after probation
• Local free parking
• Opportunity to play a key role within a growing practice.
• Varied and interesting client portfolio.
• Long-term career development and progression prospects.
• Exposure to both UK and international client activity.

If you are an experienced practice accountant looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise with operational leadership, we'd love to hear from you.