Senior Manager

ACCA Careers; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Track to equity Partner

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Sevenoaks seeks a Senior Manager to work closely with Partners, guiding a client portfolio with accounting and advisory services. This role offers hybrid working and clear progression toward equity Partner.

The successful candidate will be a senior accountant with leadership experience and professional qualifications. Located in Sevenoaks, the position promises career development, client engagement, and long-term relationship building within a top accountancy practice.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent accounting qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
• Ability to lead and develop a team effectively.
• Excellent communication for client and stakeholder interaction.
• Proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.
• 10+ years experience in accountancy practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and business advisory services.
• Lead and review the preparation of statutory accounts, management accounts, corporation tax returns, and personal tax matters.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing commercial advice and building long-term relationships.
• Oversee, mentor, and develop junior team members, supporting their technical and professional growth.
• Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client portfolios and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, firm procedures, and quality control standards while managing deadlines and workflow effectively.

Skills

Client relationships

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

The Senior Manager will be the right hand person to the Partners of the firm. This role has the potential to progress through Partner Designate up to eventual equity Partner.

Client Details

Our client is a top 100 accountancy practice in the Sevenoaks area. They have been established over many years and have a rich and celebrated history. Our client offers fantastic career development opportunities to its staff and have a flexible approach to working (agile and hybrid working on offer).

Description

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and business advisory services.
• Lead and review the preparation of statutory accounts, management accounts, corporation tax returns, and personal tax matters.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing commercial advice and building long-term relationships.
• Oversee, mentor, and develop junior team members, supporting their technical and professional growth.
• Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client portfolios and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, firm procedures, and quality control standards while managing deadlines and workflow effectively.

A Successful Senior Manager Should Have

• Professional accounting qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
• Ability to lead and develop a team effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for client and stakeholder interaction.
• A proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.
• 10+ years experience working for an accountancy practice.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £60,000 to £75,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent role offering stability and growth potential.
• Opportunities to work with a variety of clients in professional services.
• Located in Sevenoaks with potential for local client engagement.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Hybrid working.
• Track to equity Partner.