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