Accountancy Practice Manager

A small and established accountancy practice in Woking is looking to appoint an Accountancy Practice Manager to take a key role within the business. Working closely with the Partners, this position will oversee a small team, manage client relationships and take responsibility for a varied mix of accounts and personal tax work.

Job Title:          Accountancy Practice Manager

Job Type:         Perm

Location:        Woking

Salary:             £55,000 – 60,000

Reference no: 16140 

Accountancy Practice Manager – About The Role

• Oversee a small team and support their development
• Review accounts and other work prepared by the outsourced team
• Manage a portfolio of clients and act as a key point of contact
• Prepare and review personal tax returns
• Opportunity to get involved with trust work
• Work directly with the Partners on the running of the practice
• Review work to ensure accuracy and quality
• Identify and improve processes across the practice
• Help train and develop members of the team
• Support the Partners with wider business and growth plans

The successful candidate will have:

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification preferred, although QBE candidates will be considered
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong accounts and personal tax knowledge
• Experience reviewing work and maintaining quality standards
• Good client management and communication skills
• A hands-on approach and the confidence to take ownership
• Experience supervising or supporting junior team members
• An interest in developing their trust knowledge would be advantageous

Accountancy Practice Manager – Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Reduced hours on Fridays
• Opportunity to progress into senior leadership position
• Pension
• Subsidised parking

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