Manager - Accountancy Practice - Brighton

£45,000+ depending on experience
Ref: 1911 Date Posted: Thursday 16 Oct 2025

General Practice Manager – Accountancy Practice

Brighton | £45,600+ (DOE) | Full-time or 4-day week considered

An outstanding opportunity to join a progressive and growing accountancy practice with a strong foothold in Sussex. Based in modern offices in Brighton, this firm combines professional excellence with a supportive, down-to-earth culture, ideal for a motivated manager looking to step up in general practice.

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive salary from £45,600+ (dependent on experience)

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

  • Auto-enrolment pension scheme

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Free flu jabs

  • Regular social events and team-building activities

  • Office-based role with the option of hybrid working after probation

  • ICAEW, ACCA and AAT approved training employer

The role:
This is a varied and client-focused position, managing a diverse portfolio of SMEs. You'll be responsible for accounts, tax, and advisory work, while also playing a key role in supporting the team and driving service standards across the firm.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing a portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounting and advisory services

  • Preparing and reviewing year-end accounts under FRS102, FRS102A, and FRS105

  • Producing corporation tax computations and CT600s

  • Reviewing VAT returns

  • Leading, mentoring, and supporting a team of accountants and admin staff

  • Identifying growth opportunities and supporting business development

  • Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and internal quality standards

  • Acting as the main point of contact for key clients

About you:

  • ACA/ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience)

  • Technically strong in UK GAAP, with experience across a range of SMEs

  • Able to manage full accounts production through to sign-off

  • An excellent communicator and client relationship builder

  • Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines

  • Keen to support and develop junior members of the team

  • Looking to grow your career with a modern, forward-thinking firm