Accountancy Practice Office Manager

Carlton Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accountancy Practice Office Manager in SW London. This permanent full-time office-based role demands proficiency in Sage Accounts and Payroll, alongside strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, payroll management, and daily banking activities. The salary ranges from £45k to £60k and the closing date for applications is September 25, 2025.

Qualifications

• Proficient in bookkeeping, invoicing, payroll, and HR activities.
• Experience with Sage Accounting software is essential.
• Strong numerical and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily banking activities and reconciliations.
• Handle bookkeeping and VAT returns for multiple entities.
• Produce invoices and manage outstanding debtors.
• Conduct payroll activities and manage HR-related tasks.
• Ensure compliance with CPD requirements for training.

Skills

Sage Accounts

Sage Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Job description

Accountancy Practice Office Manager

Location: SW London (SW15 area). Permanent full-time, office based, 9:00am – 5:30pm. Salary: £45k - £60k (salary negotiable depending on skills and experience).

This is an involved role seeking a person who can turn their hand to bookkeeping, invoicing, payroll, HR and business/office administration and management. Our client is an accounting and tax practice that deals with all aspects of accounting, auditing, personal tax, property tax and corporate tax.

Great Sage and Excel knowledge and experience are required.

Role Activities

• Banking activities – performing and monitoring daily payments and receipt transactions on business bank accounts including client money activities; reconciling bank account activity.
• Bookkeeping for all financial activities for several business entities using Sage Accounting software and, where appropriate, recording entries in Excel; submission of quarterly VAT returns; production of annual financial accounts.
• Producing client invoices including narratives of services provided; managing outstanding debtors; and corresponding with clients regarding queries and managing client payment plans.
• Management of the in-house tool to track staff work hours assigned to servicing clients and other business activities, including reporting and client billing activities.
• Monthly payroll activities using Sage Payroll; other staff-related activities relating to recruitment, contracts, appraisals, holidays and sickness. Ensure employee training complies with CPD requirements for qualified staff.
• Business administration including preparing annual insurance obligations, corporate membership of professional bodies, and managing 3rd party suppliers and service contracts.

Skills Required

• Technically proficient in the use of Sage Accounts and Sage Payroll; skilled in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel; adept at learning other software quickly.
• Well-organised, numerate business administrator with the ability to prioritise key activities, manage multiple initiatives, and problem-solve.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to build rapport and relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Drive, determination and attention to detail to deliver practical solutions and outcomes to clients, senior managers and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and act with diligence and integrity regarding sensitive business matters.

Notes

Disclaimer: Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each role, we cannot respond to every application individually. If you do not hear back from a consultant within 14 days, you have not been shortlisted for this role.

Closing date for applications

September 25, 2025

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To apply, please submit your full name, email address, and CV. You may be required to confirm you live in the UK.

Head Office: Carlton Recruitment, Global House, 1 Ashley Avenue, Epsom, Surrey KT18 5AD