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.

The Role

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

Requirements

Accountancy Practice Manager Sittingbourne £50,000- £65,000

• 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

Benefits

Accountancy Practice Manager Sittingbourne £50,000- £65,000

• 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.