KMA Chartered Management Accountants | Dunstable, Bedfordshire
Full-time or part-time | Office-based

An opportunity to take the reins of an established independent accountancy practice and shape its next chapter.

Think Accountancy and Finance is exclusively retained by KMA Chartered Management Accountants to recruit a Practice Manager for its Dunstable practice.

Established in 1994, KMA is a family-owned accountancy practice supporting businesses and individuals with a personal, professional service and long-standing client relationships. Its varied client base includes sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, with services spanning accounts, taxation, management accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and business advice.

KMA is looking for an experienced practice professional to take ownership of the day-to-day running of the business, support the existing team and drive its future development.

The opportunity

Working closely with the family owners and an established team, you'll oversee the practice's operations, ensure clients receive an excellent service and identify opportunities to grow the business.

Alongside managing workflow and providing technical support, you'll have the opportunity to modernise systems, improve processes, develop client relationships and expand the practice's portfolio.

This isn't simply a technical accounts role. KMA needs someone who combines strong accountancy and taxation knowledge with leadership, commercial awareness and the confidence to make decisions.

Key responsibilities

Practice management and leadership

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the practice, managing workflow and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Coordinate workloads, provide technical guidance and support the development of the team.
• Maintain high standards of client service, work quality and compliance.
• Take ownership of operational issues and work closely with the family owners to keep the business running effectively.

Accounts and taxation

• Manage a portfolio of limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Prepare, review and finalise statutory accounts and corporation tax returns.
• Support accounts preparation, tax calculations and HMRC submissions.
• Handle HMRC correspondence, enquiries and compliance matters.
• Provide tax planning guidance and practical business advice to clients.
• Support the team with statutory deadlines and Making Tax Digital requirements.

Client relationships and business development

• Build strong relationships with existing clients through regular communication and face-to-face meetings.
• Identify and win new business to grow the client portfolio.
• Develop connections within the local business community and professional networks.
• Identify opportunities to expand the services offered and support clients' wider business needs.

Systems and modernisation

• Review and improve existing processes, systems and working practices.
• Drive effective use of practice software, including CCH and Sage.
• Introduce practical improvements to workflows and efficiency.
• Help modernise the business and establish consistent ways of working.

About you

You understand how an accountancy practice operates and are ready to take on a broader leadership and commercial role. You may already manage a small practice or team, or be an experienced Accounts Manager or Senior looking to step up.

You'll bring:

• Strong accountancy practice experience and technical knowledge of accounts and taxation.
• Experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and tax returns.
• The ability to manage workflow, support colleagues and oversee day-to-day operations.
• Commercial drive and the confidence to develop client relationships and generate new business.
• Excellent communication skills and a personable, professional approach.
• A proactive mindset, with the ability to solve problems, improve processes and manage competing priorities.

You may be professionally qualified or qualified by experience (QBE). Relevant practice experience, technical capability and a commercial outlook are essential. Experience with CCH and Sage would be advantageous.

What's on offer?

• The opportunity to take ownership of a well-established independent practice.
• A varied role combining technical work, leadership, client relationships and business development.
• Direct access to the family owners and the opportunity to influence the future of the business.
• An established client base and experienced team.
• Scope to modernise systems, improve processes and develop the practice.
• Flexibility around full-time or part-time hours for the right person.
• The chance to make a genuine and lasting impact.

Interested?

If you're an experienced practice professional looking for greater responsibility, variety and the opportunity to shape a business's future, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Think Accountancy and Finance is managing this appointment on an exclusive retained basis. All enquiries will be handled in confidence.

Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead, specialising in permanent, temporary and contract finance recruitment across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.