Senior Manager/Partner Designate – Sevenoaks

Overview

In this role you will lead a mixed client portfolio within a growing Kent-based accountancy firm, acting as a trusted business partner to clients while developing the portfolio and pursuing Partnership. You will work closely with partners and a supportive team to deliver accounts, tax, and advisory services, with opportunities to lead business development and representation at events or through thought leadership. The culture blends a professional, flexible environment with a family feel and strong staff loyalty. This is an ideal springboard for ambitious, career‑driven accountants aiming for a partner track.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed client portfolio with direct client contact, billing and WIP oversight
• Deliver accounts, tax services and business advisory work
• Mentor and review work of junior team members
• Act as first point of contact for clients and build ongoing relationships
• Collaborate with partners to ensure optimal client service and advice
• Engage in business development and networking activities
• Position yourself for Partnership through portfolio growth and leadership
• Contribute to client meetings, presentations, and seminars when aligned with interests

Key requirements

• ACA/ACCA Qualified
• Commercially astute with a focus on business development
• Ambitious with a plan to progress
• Organised and technically strong
• Positive, enthusiastic, and service-oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong practice background
• Keen to pursue a long, successful career toward Partnership

• relationship building
• communication
• business development
• accounts
• tax compliance
• business advisory

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