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
- 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.
