Accountancy Practice Office Manager

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Greater London seeks an Accountancy Practice Office Manager to oversee bookkeeping, invoicing, payroll, and business administration. The role demands proficiency in Sage Accounts and Payroll, alongside strong Microsoft Office skills. The ideal candidate will manage financial activities, client invoices, and HR-related tasks, ensuring compliance and efficiency. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary of £45k - £60k depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Sage Accounts and Sage Payroll.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct banking activities including monitoring transactions.
• Perform bookkeeping for various business entities.
• Produce client invoices and manage outstanding debtors.
• Manage payroll activities using Sage Payroll.
• Handle business administration and supplier contracts.

Skills

Sage Accounts

Sage Payroll

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

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