Practice Manager/ Senior Accountant - 6 Months Interim

Accountancy Practice | Immediate/Short-Notice Start

We are working with an established, independent accountancy practice looking to appoint an experienced Interim Accounts & Tax Manager for an initial six-month assignment to help cover a large spike in workload

This is a small, friendly three partner firm with a broad portfolio of owner-managed businesses and private clients. They are looking for someone who can quickly become a trusted member of the team, take responsibility for their work and operate with minimal supervision.

The Role

This is a varied, hands-on position covering general practice work, with responsibilities likely to include:

• Managing a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients
• Reviewing and preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Reviewing management accounts and other client reporting
• Corporation tax computations and returns
• Personal tax work and involvement with self-assessment returns
• Supporting clients with general accounting and tax queries
• Reviewing work prepared by more junior members of the team
• Liaising directly with clients and building strong working relationships
• Working closely with the partners on more complex client matters
• Ensuring deadlines are managed effectively across the portfolio

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who have recent UK accountancy practice experience and are comfortable operating at Manager, Client Manager, Senior Accountant or experienced Senior Manager level.

You should have:

• Strong experience within a UK accountancy practice
• A good all-round knowledge of accounts preparation and review
• Practical corporation tax and personal tax experience
• Experience managing your own portfolio of clients
• The confidence to deal directly with business owners and senior client contacts
• The ability to review work and support less experienced staff
• A pragmatic, hands-on approach and the ability to get up to speed quickly

ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification would be advantageous, although strong practical practice experience is more important than qualification status.

This would suit an experienced practice professional looking for an interim assignment where they can make an immediate contribution without layers of management or unnecessary bureaucracy.

You'll be joining a close-knit firm where you'll work directly with the partners, have genuine ownership of client work and enjoy the variety that comes with working in a smaller independent practice.

Given the high volume of responses we receive from the combination of job boards, social media and other sources and despite our best efforts, many of our responses will be via email as we simply can’t call every application - We know that’s not what you want to hear but we hope you’ll understand?

Short-listed candidates will obviously be contacted for this specific role, and if you haven’t heard from us within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.