Posted 21 July, 2026
Accounts & Tax Manager
Absolute Recruit
London, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Accounts & Tax ManagerAre you an experienced practice accountant looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference beyond managing a client portfolio? Our client is a well-established independent firm of Chartered Accountants with a team of 16 staff, providing a full range of accounting, audit, taxation and business advisory services to a loyal and diverse client base. They are now looking to appoint an experienced Accounts & Tax Manager who can take ownership, support the partners and help oversee the day-to-day running of the office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys responsibility, is commercially aware and is looking to become a trusted member of the management team. The Role\n
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- Managing a varied portfolio of accounts and tax clients. \n
- Reviewing statutory accounts and tax returns prepared by the team. \n
- Acting as the main point of contact for clients, providing practical advice and resolving queries. \n
- Supporting the partners with quotations, new client enquiries \n
- Overseeing the day-to-day workflow across the Accounts, Tax, Payroll and Company Secretarial teams. \n
- Mentoring and supporting team members, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time. \n
- Helping to ensure the smooth running of the practice by taking ownership and making decisions when required. \n
- Office based \n
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- ACA or ACCA qualified with strong UK practice experience. \n
- 10 years experience working in a UK accountancy practice \n
- Previous experience managing a client portfolio within an accountancy practice. \n
- Good working knowledge of accounts and tax for owner-managed businesses. \n
- A confident communicator who enjoys building long-term client relationships. \n
- Commercially minded with a proactive, hands-on approach. \n
