Accounts & Tax Manager - Sutton

Clark Wood is delighted to be working with a respected and growing independent accountancy practice in Sutton that is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts & Personal Tax Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious practice professional seeking a varied role with a balanced mix of accounts and personal tax work. The firm offers a supportive working environment, a strong client base, and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

The successful candidate will manage a diverse portfolio of clients, including owner-managed businesses, directors, landlords, sole traders, and high-net-worth individuals, taking responsibility for both compliance and advisory matters.

Key Responsibilities

Managing and reviewing a portfolio of personal tax clients, ensuring all self-assessment returns are completed accurately and submitted on time.
Providing advice on capital gains tax, director remuneration planning, property taxation, and other personal tax matters.
Reviewing P11Ds and liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients.
Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for small and micro entities under FRS 102 Section 1A and FRS 105.
Reviewing tax computations for companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
Completing company secretarial duties and ensuring ongoing compliance requirements are met.
Acting as the main point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and delivering a high level of service.
Managing workflow, deadlines, WIP, budgets, and billing across your portfolio.

Candidate Profile

ACA / ACCA qualified or qualified by experience.
Proven experience managing both accounts and personal tax assignments within a UK accountancy practice environment.
Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, self-assessment tax, CGT, P11Ds, and director/shareholder taxation.
Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
Organised and able to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Desirable Experience
Experience using software such as Iris, Xero, FreeAgent, and Bright Workpapers.

If you're currently based in Sutton or Surrey and looking for your next opportunity with a forward-thinking and supportive firm please contact Jack Wyatt @ jwyatt@clark-wood.co.uk / 07880 255933

If this vacancy isn’t quite what you’re looking for, please reach out to explore other opportunities. Send your CV or refer a friend/colleague and receive a minimum of £500 if we help them secure a permanent position.

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