This is a fantastic role for an ambitions senior accountant looking for a route to Practice Director level with an equity stake.
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Brabner Fox is partnering with a growing Accountancy firm based in Cheshire looking for a Practice Manager.
Your primary responsibility will be overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounting practice ensuring client satisfaction and driving growth of the business. You will also need to be hands on with client facing accounting work for a portfolio of clients. As this exciting business continues to grow so will your role and responsibilities.
I’m looking for a client driven operator with extensive experience in accounting for SMEs, excellent managerial skills, a strong understanding of business operations, and digital fluency.
This is a Hybrid role.
Key Responsibilities and involvements
* Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery and customer satisfaction
* Oversee the preparation of financial statements and tax returns, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practices
* Taking over an existing client book and managing new client onboarding
* Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures, harnessing technology solutions where relevant
* Supervise, mentor, and develop junior accounting staff, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment
* Collaborate with company leadership to develop and execute growth strategies, including identifying new business opportunities and enhancing existing service offerings
* Manage the day-to-day operations of the practice, including resource allocation, workflow management, and performance evaluation
* Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities
* Digitally fluent with different accountancy software’s i.e. FreeAgent & Xero, but also practice management software (Engager).
* Liaising regularly with clients over phone and email
* Maintaining client relationships for retention and referrals
* Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
Key Skills, Experiences and Attitudes:
* ACA / ACCA / AAT Qualified Accountant / QBE
* Minimum of 5 years of experience working for an Accountancy Practice with 3 years portfolio management
* Strong technical accounting knowledge, including preparing accounts to FRS 102 1A
* Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor junior staff
* Fully up to date with applicable laws, legislation & regulations
* Complaint handling and resolution
* Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to client service
Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK
Package and Benefits
* Up to £80k + annual bonus - with planned growth and progression plan forwards
* 25 days holiday that increases to 29 days
* Pension
* Career progression
* Free Parking
* Flexible Hybrid Remote working