Assistant Manager; Accountancy Practice

Guildford, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/07/2026

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.

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

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

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell additional leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• 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