Practice Manager & Senior Accountant
OA are recruiting for a Practice Manager & Senior Accountant to join our client’s growing team.
We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and highly organised Senior Accountant / Office Manager to join a growing accountancy practice. This senior-level role is suited to someone technically strong in accounts and tax, while also capable of supporting team management, maintaining operational efficiency, and building strong client relationships.
The ideal candidate will be commercially aware, client-focused, and confident managing workflows, reviewing work, resolving technical queries, and supporting the continued growth of the practice.
Location: Harrow
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday. 8:30am-5pm. Office based.
Salary: £60,000-£65,000 depending on experience
Practice Manager & Senior Accountant Benefits:
Pension
32 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays + Christmas break)
Practice Manager & Senior Accountant Key Responsibilities
Prepare and review statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
Review bookkeeping and VAT returns prepared by junior staff
Prepare and review monthly and quarterly management accounts
Analyse financial performance and provide practical recommendations to clients
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and HMRC requirements
Prepare and review personal, corporation, and partnership tax returns
Handle client tax queries and provide practical tax planning advice
Ensure all tax deadlines are met accurately and efficiently
Assist with HMRC correspondence, investigations, and compliance matters
Identify tax-saving opportunities for clients
Support and supervise junior staff and trainees (6 people in total)
Review team members’ work and provide constructive feedback
Help improve internal systems, processes, and workflow efficiency
Monitor deadlines and ensure client work is completed on time
Support directors with operational and practice management responsibilities
Assist with onboarding and training new staff members
Hold client meetings and maintain strong professional relationships
Act as a key point of contact for clients
Communicate financial information clearly and professionally
Deliver a high level of client service and responsiveness
Build trust with clients through proactive support and commercial understanding
Practice Manager & Senior Accountant Skills & Experience
ACCA / ACA / CTA qualified or qualified by experience
Minimum 10 years’ experience within an accountancy practice
Strong knowledge of UK accounts and tax compliance
Experience reviewing accounts and supervising staff
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
Confident dealing directly with clients
Proficient in Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and TaxCalc / IRIS
If this role is of interest and your skills align, please apply online with your CV.
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