French Speaking - Practice Manager H/F

Mariam Ademe; France; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariam Ademe in the United Kingdom is seeking a French-speaking Practice Manager for a well‑established, multidisciplinary accounting firm with an international footprint. You will oversee a small team of accountants and drive the firm’s growth in the UK market.

As a qualified accountant, you will manage clients’ statutory and tax submissions, advise on local accounting requirements, and report to a Partner based in France. You will lead client engagements and contribute to business development.

Qualifications

• ACCA or ACA qualified with at least five years in an accounting practice or professional services firm.
• Excellent bilingual communication in French and English is essential.
• Hands-on experience with payroll processes and tax compliance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advising and servicing clients daily.
• Attend monthly and ad-hoc finance meetings with clients.
• Manage the in-house team and junior apprentices.
• Prepare/review quarterly management accounts and annual statutory accounts for various entities.
• Prepare/review VAT returns and Self Assessment Tax Returns (CGT, IHT, CIS).

Skills

Bilingual French/English

People management

Client advisory

Communication skills

Business development mindset

Education

ACCA or ACA qualification

Tools

Sage Line 50

Job description

Présentation de la structure :

A recruiter without borders, I support a wide range of companies with their hiring needs, across diverse roles in France, Portugal and throughout Europe.

Recruteuse sans frontières, j’accompagne une grande variété d’entreprises dans leurs recrutements, sur des postes variés en France, au Portugal et partout en Europe.

Présentation du poste :

Our client is a well-established, multidisciplinary accounting firm with over two decades of experience, supporting a large and diverse portfolio of clients across many business sectors. It offers a wide range of services and guidance throughout every stage of a company's lifecycle.

With proven expertise, the firm assists its clients in the following areas: accounting and financial management, payroll and HR administration, legal services, and taxation.

Responsive and available, the firm provides quick and tailored solutions to its clients. The multidisciplinary nature of its teams ensures both a comprehensive and specialised approach, guaranteeing the effectiveness of its assessments and interventions.

Headquartered in France, the firm has an international footprint across Europe and North America.

It is now expanding its operations in the UK and is seeking a French-speaking Practice Manager to support this growth.

In this role, you will oversee a small team of accountants while driving the firm's development in the UK market. As a qualified accountant, you will be responsible for managing clients' statutory and tax submissions, as well as advising both existing and prospective clients on local accounting requirements and best practices.

You will report to a Partner based in France.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Advising and servicing clients on a daily basis

• Attending monthly and other ad-hoc finance meetings with clients

• Managing the in-house team and junior apprentices

• Preparing / reviewing quarterly management and annual statutory accounts (both limited company and charity formats)

• Preparing / reviewing management accounts

• Preparing / reviewing quarterly VAT returns

• Preparing / reviewing Self Assessment Tax Returns, including CGT, IHT and CIS

Your profile:

• Bilingual proficiency in French and English

• ACCA or ACA qualified, with at least five years of experience within an accounting practice or professional services firm

• Strong, well-rounded practice background, including work with limited companies, sole traders, SATR filings, VAT and CIS matters

• Familiarity with French accounting principles and standards

• Practical understanding of payroll processes and related compliance

• Hands-on experience with Sage Line 50 (or a similar accounting system) to prepare management accounts and maintain clients' bookkeeping on a fully outsourced basis

• Excellent communication skills, enabling clear and professional interaction, in person, by email or by phone, with a diverse client base in French and English

• Supportive, patient and detail-oriented approach to coaching and training apprentices and junior team members across all areas of client work

• Business development mindset, with the ability to contribute to expanding the firm's client portfolio

Profil recherché :

• Bilingual proficiency in French and English.

• ACCA or ACA qualified, with at least five years of experience working within an accounting practice or professional services firm.

• Strong, well-rounded practice background, including work with limited companies, sole traders, SATR filings, VAT, and CIS matters.

• Familiarity with French accounting principles and standards.

• Practical understanding of payroll processes and related compliance.

• Hands-on experience with Sage Line 50 (or a similar accounting system) to prepare management accounts and maintain clients’ bookkeeping on a fully outsourced basis.

• Excellent communication skills, enabling clear, professional interaction, both in person and via email or phone, with a diverse client base in French and English.

• Supportive, patient, and detail-oriented approach to coaching and training apprentices and junior team members across all areas of client work.

• Business development mindset, with the ability to contribute to expanding the firm’s client portfolio.