Assistant Manager (Accountancy Practice)
CV-LibraryGuildfordpermanentPosted: 16 April 2026
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Location: Guildford, Surrey
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time (Flexible Working Considered)
Sector: Accountancy Practice / Outsourcing & Advisory
TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a fast-growing and highly regarded accountancy practice in Guildford that is looking to recruit an Assistant Manager to join its expanding team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to step into a progressive role within a dynamic outsourcing and advisory function. The firm supports a wide range of SMEs and owner-managed businesses, offering a modern, collaborative working environment with strong opportunities for development.
The Role
As an Assistant Manager, you will work closely with senior leadership, supporting with a varied client portfolio while taking on increasing responsibility for client management, reviewing work and team support.
This is a broad role offering exposure to management accounts, tax, bookkeeping and advisory services.
Key responsibilities will include:
Supporting the Director with their client portfolio and acting as a key point of contact for client queries
Building and maintaining strong client relationships, providing advice and practical solutions
Preparing and reviewing management accounts for a wide range of clients, including SMEs and sole traders
Overseeing bookkeeping and outsourcing functions
Preparing and reviewing tax and VAT returns
Liaising with internal teams across multiple service lines
Supporting with staff development, including reviewing work and providing feedback to junior team members
Collecting, organising and analysing data for internal reporting and client insights
Contributing to business development activities and identifying growth opportunities
Gaining exposure to FP&A and financial management, including reporting, expense tracking and analysis
RequirementsThe Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will likely have:
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent)
Strong experience preparing management accounts within an accountancy practice
Experience reviewing and supervising junior staff work
Confidence managing client relationships and handling queries independently
Strong technical knowledge with the ability to apply this in practice
Experience using Xero and cloud accounting systems
Excellent communication and organisational skills
The ability to manage workloads, deadlines and budgets effectively
A proactive and solution-focused mindset
BenefitsWhat’s on Offer
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell additional leave
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme and additional wellbeing benefits
Regular social events and a supportive team culture
Flexible working options and consideration for alternative working patterns
Excellent long-term progression opportunities within a growing firm
For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, or other accountancy practice roles, please reach out to Kourtney Luckett on (phone number removed), or via .
Refer a Friend...
We’re keen to remain the leading provider of top accountancy talent in the South East. To do this, we’re always looking to expand our network, and we know that great candidates like you can help us connect with other brilliant professionals.
If your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and have relevant experience in accountancy or tax, we’d love to speak with them.
As a thank you, for every candidate you refer who we successfully place in a permanent role, we will give you £200 in Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply)
Location: Guildford, Surrey
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time (Flexible Working Considered)
Sector: Accountancy Practice / Outsourcing & Advisory
TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a fast-growing and highly regarded accountancy practice in Guildford that is looking to recruit an Assistant Manager to join its expanding team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to step into a progressive role within a dynamic outsourcing and advisory function. The firm supports a wide range of SMEs and owner-managed businesses, offering a modern, collaborative working environment with strong opportunities for development.
The Role
As an Assistant Manager, you will work closely with senior leadership, supporting with a varied client portfolio while taking on increasing responsibility for client management, reviewing work and team support.
This is a broad role offering exposure to management accounts, tax, bookkeeping and advisory services.
Key responsibilities will include:
Supporting the Director with their client portfolio and acting as a key point of contact for client queries
Building and maintaining strong client relationships, providing advice and practical solutions
Preparing and reviewing management accounts for a wide range of clients, including SMEs and sole traders
Overseeing bookkeeping and outsourcing functions
Preparing and reviewing tax and VAT returns
Liaising with internal teams across multiple service lines
Supporting with staff development, including reviewing work and providing feedback to junior team members
Collecting, organising and analysing data for internal reporting and client insights
Contributing to business development activities and identifying growth opportunities
Gaining exposure to FP&A and financial management, including reporting, expense tracking and analysis
RequirementsThe Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will likely have:
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent)
Strong experience preparing management accounts within an accountancy practice
Experience reviewing and supervising junior staff work
Confidence managing client relationships and handling queries independently
Strong technical knowledge with the ability to apply this in practice
Experience using Xero and cloud accounting systems
Excellent communication and organisational skills
The ability to manage workloads, deadlines and budgets effectively
A proactive and solution-focused mindset
BenefitsWhat’s on Offer
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell additional leave
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme and additional wellbeing benefits
Regular social events and a supportive team culture
Flexible working options and consideration for alternative working patterns
Excellent long-term progression opportunities within a growing firm
For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, or other accountancy practice roles, please reach out to Kourtney Luckett on (phone number removed), or via .
Refer a Friend...
We’re keen to remain the leading provider of top accountancy talent in the South East. To do this, we’re always looking to expand our network, and we know that great candidates like you can help us connect with other brilliant professionals.
If your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and have relevant experience in accountancy or tax, we’d love to speak with them.
As a thank you, for every candidate you refer who we successfully place in a permanent role, we will give you £200 in Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply)