Senior Accountant / Practice Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Local free parking

Career development opportunities

Exposure to UK & international client

Job summary

Faith Recruitment Ltd in Woking is seeking a Senior Accountant / Practice Manager to join a busy, collaborative accountancy practice. You will oversee client accounts, review workload capacity, manage internal processes, and support the smooth day-to-day running of the firm while maintaining a high standard of client service.

This is a role for an ambitious professional who enjoys client-facing work and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice environment.
• ACA/ACCA/AAT qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Strong accounts preparation and review experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organisational skills with great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee client accounts and review workload capacity.
• Manage internal processes and day-to-day running of the practice.
• Provide advisory support and attend client meetings.
• Produce management reports and monitor deadlines.
• Support business growth and process improvements.

Skills

Client-facing

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Commercial mindset

Education

ACA/ACCA/AAT qualified

Qualified by experience

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.