Qualified Practice Accountant / Manager

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and develop a portfolio of client assignments across a range of industries, ensuring high‑quality delivery and an excellent client experience.
  
• Plan and manage year‑end accounts work, collaborating with managers, senior managers and partners to ensure all engagements meet the relevant reporting standards.
  
• Inspire, support and manage your team — including allocating work, coaching, reviewing output, holding weekly updates, providing feedback and completing appraisals.
  
• Use digital tools and technology to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, and drive efficiencies across the department.
  
• Build trusted relationships with clients and support them with practical accounting and commercial advice.
  
• Oversee the preparation of working papers, financial statements and client files in line with firm standards.
  
• Monitor job progress, ensuring assignments are completed on time and within budget, and manage monthly billing for your portfolio.
  
• Represent the firm confidently by attending client meetings, networking events and relevant team or departmental discussions.
  
• Contribute ideas that improve our systems, processes and ways of working, supporting the firm’s culture of continual improvement.
  

What we’re looking for

Essential

• ACA/ACCA qualified with recent general practice experience
  
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts (and ideally tax)
  
• Experience supervising or managing a team
  
• Proven ability to lead assignments from planning through to completion
  
• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and colleagues
  
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills, with a proactive and adaptable approach
  
• A commitment to delivering exceptional client service and building long‑term relationships
  
• Ability to travel to client sites when needed
  

Desirable

• Experience with Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Iris, Caseware or MyWorkPapers
  

Key Competencies

• Leadership & People Management – sets clear expectations, empowers others, and builds a strong, motivated team
  
• Working with People – communicates openly, builds relationships and promotes a positive team culture
  
• Communication – delivers clear, confident written and verbal communication tailored to the audience
  
• Technical Expertise – applies strong accounting knowledge and leverages technology to achieve high‑quality outcomes
  
• Analysis & Judgement – interprets information effectively and develops workable solutions
  
• Planning & Organisation – prioritises effectively, manages time well and achieves deadlines
  
• Client Focus – seeks to understand client needs, delivers high standards and builds trust
  
• Resilience & Adaptability – stays focused under pressure, responds well to challenges, and seeks continuous improvement