Senior Accountant / Practice Manager
Location: Caterham
Salary: £42,000 – £48,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Accountant / Practice Manager to join a well-established accountancy practice based in Caterham. This role is ideal for a motivated, qualified (or part-qualified) professional who thrives in a busy practice environment and enjoys a blend of hands-on client work and team leadership.
The successful candidate will oversee a portfolio of owner-managed businesses while leading a small team of accountants, ensuring the smooth running of daily operations and maintaining exceptional standards of client service.
Key Responsibilities:
Practice & Team Management
Lead, mentor, and review a team of 4–5 remote staff, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting standards.
Oversee daily operations, promoting efficiency, compliance, and best practices within the department.
Assist with financial reporting and performance analysis, providing insights to support strategic decision-making.
Stay up to date with UK tax regulations, FRS102(1a), FRS105, and other relevant standards, sharing knowledge across the team.
Client Portfolio Management & Compliance
Manage a portfolio of owner-managed business clients, preparing and reviewing statutory accounts from trial balance onwards.
Oversee Corporation Tax, Personal Tax, and P11d submissions in collaboration with the wider tax team.
Manage the delivery of practice services including management accounts, VAT, CIS, payroll, and bookkeeping.
Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing professional advice and maintaining long-term relationships.
About You:
Qualifications: ACCA/CA qualified or part-qualified with extensive practice experience (minimum 3–5 years post qualification, or 6+ years if part-qualified).
Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of UK tax and accounting standards, including VAT and general compliance.
Software Proficiency: Confident using Xero, Sage Line 50, FreeAgent, QuickBooks, Taxcalc, Iris, and other cloud-based accounting tools. Experience with data migration (e.g. Sage to Xero) is desirable.
Leadership: Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to manage and develop junior team members.
Organisation: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and detail-focused approach.
Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building strong client relationships.
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