Audit, Accounts & Tax Manager / Senior Manager
£65,000 - £75,000+ | North London (Finchley) | Office-Based | True Work-Life Balance
The Opportunity
A thriving boutique accountancy firm in North London is recruiting a General Practice Manager or Senior Manager to join their expanding team. Work directly with Partners and the Associate Director on a high-quality portfolio of OMBs and SMEs with turnovers up to £100M.
This is genuine practice management - not just compliance.
Why This Role Stands Out
*Balanced portfolio: 30% audit, 35% accounts, 35% tax - varied work year-round
*Quality clients: Property, Construction & Financial Services sectors
*Real progression: Direct access to Partners and Associate Director
*Actual work-life balance: 9-5 office-based role, no constant overtime (paid overtime available if you want it, but the norm is leaving on time)
*Growing firm: 20-35% annual growth with strategic expansion plans
*Collaborative culture: Genuinely friendly team, open-door policy, no toxic presenteeism
What You’ll Be Doing
Client Management
*Lead and manage a portfolio of high-end OMB and SME clients
*Deliver audit, accounts, and tax services across diverse sectors
*Act as trusted adviser and main point of contact
Technical Work
*Review corporation tax returns, quarterly reporting, and VAT
*Oversee audit engagements and statutory accounts preparation
*Ensure technical quality and compliance across all deliverables
Team Leadership
*Coach and mentor a growing team
*Review junior staff work and support professional development
*Play a key role in building team capability
Business Development
*Work with senior leadership to identify opportunities
*Cross-sell services within existing client base
*Support the firm’s strategic growth plans
What You’ll Need
*ACA/ACCA qualified
*Solid practice experience at Manager or Senior Manager level
*Strong audit background with rounded accounts and tax knowledge
*Confident leader and reviewer who enjoys developing others
*Thrives in a collaborative, people-focused environment
*Knowledge of CaseWare, CCH, Xero, and Sage is a plus
What’s On Offer
*Salary: £65,000 - £75,000+ (flexible for the right person)
*Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays (3 days at Christmas)
*Hours: 9-5 office-based with genuine work-life balance
*Culture: Friendly, supportive team with cakes on birthdays and Christmas parties
*Growth: Join a firm with big plans and the freedom to shape your role
*Progression: Clear pathway to senior leadership
The Firm
This boutique practice has built a strong reputation for quality work and long-standing client relationships. They’re experiencing significant growth (20-35% annually) and need a talented practice manager to help lead the next phase of expansion.
The culture is genuinely collaborative - no politics, no toxic hours, just good people doing good work for interesting clients.
Apply Now
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