Rowland Recruitment is pleased to be working with a well-established accountancy firm in Kent to recruit an experienced Senior Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio and play a key role in leading and developing a high-performing team.
The role offers a broad mix of client management, technical review work, and team supervision. You will be working closely with senior leadership and supporting a wide range of clients, from individuals and trusts to SMEs and larger entities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of around 80+ clients across various sectors and entity types
- Act as the main point of contact for your clients, building strong relationships and delivering high-quality service
- Review year-end accounts, VAT returns, management accounts, and tax returns
- Supervise workflow and support junior team members with training and development
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure joined-up client service
- Assist with ad hoc projects and contribute to internal improvements
- Lead client meetings to finalise accounts and discuss key findings
- Monitor billing and work-in-progress, ensuring targets and KPIs are met
- Begin to build a network of professional contacts to support business growth
Ideal Candidate:
- ACA or ACCA qualified
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in practice, ideally at senior or assistant manager level
- Proven experience managing a client portfolio and reviewing compliance work
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Comfortable mentoring junior staff and managing workflow
- Hands-on experience with accounting software such as CCH, Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks (training provided if needed)
- Full UK driving licence desirable due to occasional client visits
What’s On Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working model
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional days
- Business closure over Christmas (subject to business needs)
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Pension scheme and more
If you're an experienced accountant ready to step into a leadership role with real responsibility and scope, this could be the ideal next move.