Full job descriptionSenior Accountant / Practice Manager
£40,000 - £60,000 + Career Development
Woking


Are you an experienced practice accountant looking for a role that offers both technical responsibility and the opportunity to play a key part in the running of a successful and growing firm? We are recruiting for a Senior Accountant / Practice Manager to join a busy and collaborative accountancy practice where you will work closely with leadership, manage a varied client portfolio, and help drive operational excellence across the business.


This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant who enjoys client-facing work, team collaboration, and contributing to the wider success of a business.


The Role
Working as a key member of the team, you will oversee client accounts, review workload capacity, manage internal processes, and support the smooth day-to-day running of the practice and it’s external accountants. You will work closely with clients across a range of sectors, providing high-quality service while ensuring deadlines and compliance requirements are met.


Key Responsibilities
*Manage a portfolio of clients, building strong and long-lasting relationships.
*Review accounts preparation work and ensure accuracy and compliance.
*Monitor workloads, deadlines, and team capacity across the practice.
*Produce management reports and provide operational oversight.
*Support the day-to-day management and efficiency of the practice.
*Act as a key point of contact for client queries and advisory support.
*Attend client meetings and provide excellent customer service.
*Manage multiple priorities and ensure work is delivered on time.
*Assist with tax-related work and identify advisory opportunities.
*Contribute to business growth and process improvement initiatives.
*Work closely with senior leadership to support business objectives.


Skills & Experience
*Previous experience within an accountancy practice environment.
*ACA, ACCA, AAT qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience.
*Strong accounts preparation and review experience.
*Tax knowledge would be highly advantageous.
*Experience managing multiple client accounts and competing deadlines.
*Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
*Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail.
*Commercially minded with a proactive approach to problem solving.
*Ability to work collaboratively within a close-knit team environment.
*Previous supervisory or management experience would be beneficial.


What’s on Offer?
*Competitive salary depending on experience.
*Hybrid working and flexibility after probation
*Local free parking
*Opportunity to play a key role within a growing practice.
*Varied and interesting client portfolio.
*Long-term career development and progression prospects.
*Exposure to both UK and international client activity.


If you are an experienced practice accountant looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise with operational leadership, we’d love to hear from you.