Accountancy Practice Manager
Sittingbourne - UK
Job Summary
TPF Recruitment is supporting a well established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice in Sittingbourne with the recruitment of an Accountancy Practice Manager to join their team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and personable firm where you will work closely with the Partner and play a key role in the day to day running and continued growth of the practice.
The firm has built an excellent reputation locally for providing a high quality and personal service to a loyal portfolio of owner managed businesses sole traders and individuals across Kent. They pride themselves on maintaining strong client relationships and creating a supportive and enjoyable working environment for their team.
As an Accountancy Practice Manager you will take responsibility for managing a varied portfolio of clients while supporting the Partner with the operational management of the practice.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a portfolio of owner managed businesses sole traders and partnerships
- Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
- Preparing and reviewing corporation tax and personal tax returns
- Reviewing bookkeeping and VAT work completed by the team
- Acting as the main point of contact for clients and providing ongoing support and advice
- Supporting and mentoring junior members of staff
- Assisting with workflow management and ensuring deadlines are met
- Supporting the Partner with the day to day running of the practice
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies across the business
- Getting involved in client meetings and advisory work where appropriate
- Be ACA or ACCA qualified or qualified by experience
- Have extensive experience working within an accountancy practice environment
- Have experience managing a client portfolio independently
- Be comfortable preparing and reviewing accounts tax bookkeeping and VAT work
- Have experience supervising or managing junior staff members
- Be highly organised with excellent communication skills
- Enjoy building long term relationships with clients and colleagues alike
- Be looking for a long term opportunity within a close knit and supportive firm
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Free parking
- A varied and interesting client portfolio
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- The opportunity to work closely with the Partner and influence the future direction of the business
- Genuine long term progression opportunities
This position would suit an experienced Client Manager Accounts Manager or Senior Accountant looking to step into a broader management role within a successful independent practice or an existing Accountancy Practice Manager seeking a fresh challenge with a highly regarded local firm.
For further information and a confidential discussion please contact TPF Recruitment.
Required Skills:
Preferably qualified ACA/ACCA or by experience. 5-10 years experience within an accountancy practice experience. Experience preparing accounts and tax returns. Experience of QuickBooks Xero or Sage would be advantageous.