TPF Recruitment, the leading provider of accountancy practice professionals are currently supporting one of their clients located in Redhill with the recruitment of a General Practice Manager (Audit & Accounts). Your role is to deliver client-focused and commercially aware services efficiently and professionally, adhering to relevant legislation, standards, and best practices. You will mentor, train, and manage junior staff, helping them develop and progress in their careers. By embodying the firm's values, you will act as a role model for your team, actively promoting and marketing the firm and its services to attract new clients and enhance relationships with existing will manage a client portfolio starting at £500K+, which will grow over time. As a key contact for these clients, you will handle multiple assignments with agreed deadlines in collaboration with Partners. You are expected to uphold the highest technical standards and communicate effectively with clients, requiring minimal Partner input. You will manage projects independently and within budget.
The Manager role in Redhill provides the opportunity to work on diverse projects and with various clients. Approximately 60% of your time will be dedicated to working closely with Partners and junior team members to deliver statutory audits. The remaining time will be split between accounts work (30%) and advisory work (10%). You will be the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear and effective communication. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in the professional and technical development of your peers and junior colleagues.
You will be responsible for managing work and delivering advice to Partners for approval, balancing tasks between supervising junior team members, and preparing ad-hoc advice for Partners. Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Audit Management: Oversee the entire audit process, including planning, client liaison, review, and completion.
2. Compliance: Ensure all client compliance deadlines are met for Companies House and HMRC, minimising Partner review time.
3. Client Queries: Address client queries and coordinate with specialist teams across the firm for additional advice and projects, including HR, Corporate Tax, Payroll, Legal, and Restructuring.
4. International Coordination: Assist overseas entities with their UK setup and compliance needs.
5. Billing: Manage work-in-progress processes, including fee agreements, billing, and debt collection.
6. Mentorship: Act as a training manager and mentor to allocated trainees.
7. Team Oversight: Collaborate with the manager team to oversee the performance, wellbeing, and productivity of the wider team.
8. Staff Motivation: Help motivate staff, address issues informally, and escalate serious matters to HR as needed.
9. Feedback: Provide clear instructions and constructive feedback to staff promptly.
10. Training Materials: Develop and present training materials on various topics to trainees
11. Participate in practice development initiatives.
12. Build and maintain strong client relationships.
13. Assist in preparing and presenting new client pitches.