Manager - General Practice

Town/City:Haywards Heath
Salary/Rate:£45,500 + DOE
Job type:Perm
County:West Sussex
Sector:Finance & Accountancy Practice
Job ref:ERGGMW8
Post Date:07. 01. 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter

Jimmy
Jimmy
Director - Public Practice & Transactional Finance

About the Role

📍 Haywards Heath | Full-Time | Office-Based (some flexibility post-probation)

We’re recruiting for an experienced Manager to join a growing and ambitious accountancy practice in Haywards Heath. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for client delivery, team management, and contributing to the continued growth and development of the firm.

The role would suit someone technically strong, commercially minded, and keen to progress quickly while making a visible impact.

What You’ll Do

Client Portfolio & Advisory

  • Manage a diverse portfolio of SME clients, delivering proactive accounting and advisory services

  • Act as the primary point of contact for key clients, maintaining strong and trusted relationships

Financial Reporting & Tax

  • Oversee year-end accounts under FRS102, FRS102A, and FRS105

  • Prepare corporation tax computations and CT600s

  • Review VAT returns and ensure technical accuracy

Leadership & Development

  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accountants and support staff

  • Oversee workflow, deadlines, and quality of work

  • Support a collaborative, high-performing team culture

Business Growth & Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships

  • Support new business initiatives

  • Work with senior management to improve processes, efficiency, and profitability

  • Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and internal quality standards

What We’re Looking For

  • ACA / ACCA qualified (or QBE)

  • Strong technical knowledge of FRS102, FRS102A, and FRS105

  • Confident managing accounts preparation through to final sign-off

  • Excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues

  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

  • Comfortable mentoring and developing junior team members

  • Ambitious, proactive, and eager to progress

What’s on Offer

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

  • Auto-enrolment pension

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Free annual flu jab

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

  • Regular social and team events

  • Full-time office-based role with some flexibility after probation

  • Approved training employer with clear progression opportunities


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If you’re looking for a management role where you can take ownership, lead a team, and progress quickly within a growing practice, we’d love to hear from you.

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