A rapidly growing independent accountancy and audit practice is looking for an Accounts & Tax Senior to run a portfolio of their own and step up into a Client Manager role. The work is weighted towards accounts, with tax making up the remainder.
Why This Firm
This is a rapidly growing practice, well over a decade and a half old, that has built itself into a multi-office firm with a presence in London, the East of England and the North West. It is still adding people and still moving up the client ladder, which is where the opportunity sits for you. You will be a name here, not a number, working close to a partner group in single figures whose own training came through Big 4 and Top 10 firms.
The client base is wider than you would expect from a firm this size: FCA-regulated businesses, law firms, travel companies, healthcare providers, tech and property clients, plus a growing digital assets niche. The practice has also been recognised with an SME finance award for the quality and honesty of its advice. Day to day, the firm runs on modern cloud accounting tools rather than paper and spreadsheets, so the technical environment is far from dated.
What The Job Actually Involves
Most of your week will be spent on accounts. You will be preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for a mixed portfolio of owner‑managed and larger companies, working through year‑end files and putting together management accounts, with the reviewing side of the job growing as you prove yourself. The remainder of your time goes on tax: corporation tax computations and returns, with personal tax and VAT coming through alongside.
You will be the person clients call. That means owning relationships, keeping jobs on track against deadlines, and spotting the moments where a client needs advice rather than just compliance. You will also be reviewing the work of more junior colleagues and helping them develop.
The progression is real and it comes with responsibility attached. After proving yourself, you will be trusted with much more prestigious clients, including AIM‑listed companies and multinational corporates with turnovers exceeding £200m. Throughout, you will be mentored by a Top 10 trained Partner who will show you the ropes.
What You'll Need
- ACCA or ACA qualified, or part‑qualified with strong hands‑on practice experience
- A solid track record preparing statutory accounts in practice, ideally with some reviewing exposure
- Working knowledge of UK GAAP, corporation tax and self‑assessment
- Comfort with cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Dext
- Clear, confident communication with clients at every level
- The drive to grow into a manager‑level role within a firm that is growing around you
What's On Offer
A salary of £35,000 - £55,000 depending on experience, with a visible route up through the existing team, from semi‑senior to senior to manager. You will get one‑to‑one mentoring from a Top 10 trained Partner, early access to bigger and more complex clients, and the chance to build a portfolio that is genuinely your own. Dedicated client teams and a close‑knit environment mean your work is seen and your progress is noticed.
If you want to join a practice on the way up and take on larger, more interesting clients faster than most firms would allow, we would love to hear from you.
Accounts & Tax Senior / Client Manager employer: Timothy Wiseman
As a distinguished accountancy and advisory practice in Central London, this firm offers an exceptional work environment characterised by close collaboration, hands-on Partner involvement, and a commitment to employee development. With a supportive culture that encourages professional growth through mentoring and ongoing training, employees enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping client success while benefiting from excellent transport links in a vibrant city.
