Full job descriptionTPF 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




RequirementsAccountancy 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






BenefitsAccountancy 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.