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Practice Manager / Senior Accountant

Skills
ConstructionCorporate TaxCustomer Relationship ManagementFinancial AccountingFinancial StatementsManagement AccountingTeam Leadership
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • ACA or ACCA qualified, FCA or FCCA preferred
  • Significant UK accountancy practice experience
  • Previous experience as a Senior Accountant Client Manager Assistant Manager or Practice Manager
  • Strong Construction sector experience essential
  • Excellent technical knowledge of CIS Construction VAT Schemes FRS 102 Corporation Tax Loss Relief Statutory Accounts Management Accounts Year-End Accounts and Tax Planning for Construction businesses
  • Previous people management experience
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Commercial awareness and ambition to help grow a successful Accountancy Practice
  • Genuine desire to progress towards Partnership

Nice to have

  • Ambitious
  • Commercially aware
  • Client focused
  • Leadership minded
  • Growth oriented

Day to day

  • Lead a specialist Construction client portfolio while working closely with the Directors.
  • Manage and develop a mixed team of UK-based and offshore staff, providing clear guidance and review.
  • Deliver statutory accounts, management accounts, tax compliance and proactive advisory support to owner-managed construction businesses.

Hiring process

  • Microsoft Teams Interview
  • Final Interview with the Directors
  • Prompt feedback throughout