Finance Manager / Practice Manager – Accountancy firm

ICAEW; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ICAEW in Central London seeks a Finance Manager / Practice Manager with 5+ years in a similar role. You will split responsibilities 70/30 between finance and practice management, preparing internal accounts, management reports and improving firm systems.

The role focuses on governance, client service, staff efficiency and process improvements within a growing, profitable accountancy practice. ACA qualification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as Finance Manager or Practice Manager in an accountancy environment.
• Xero and CCH experience are advantageous; training provided.
• ACA qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare internal accounts for the practice and monthly management accounts with analysis.
• Handle budgeting, quarterly VAT returns and debt management.
• Manage WIPs and ensure compliance with the firm's policies and regulations.
• Oversee insurance renewals and professional indemnity requirements.
• Aim for high standards of client service and operational efficiency.

Skills

Finance management

Practice management

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

ACA Qualification

Tools

Xero

CCH

Job description

Are you a Finance Manager and Practice Manager, with at least 5 years experience in a Practice Manager position, looking to continue your career in a good quality medium size Accountancy firm based in Zone 1 Central London? Are you looking to add value in a new role (November 2026) where you can make your mark on a rapidly growing, traditional firm? The firm has around 50 staff and has enjoyed massive growth over the last few years. The firm are very profitable and well run, and have an excellent reputation and large, loyal clients base. Working directly with the Senior Partners, your time will be split between Finance Manager duties (70%) and Practice Manager duties (30%). Specific duties will include: preparing the internal accounts for the practice, monthly management accounts with analysis, budgeting, quarterly VAT returns, debt management, managing WIP, ensuring compliance with the firms ICAEW Membership, Completing the firms Annual returns, professional indemnity insurance, ensuring staff efficiency, ensuring client satisfaction, updating client terms, recommending improvements to the firms systems, controls and procedures, health and safety, ensuring compliance with various policies and regulations, insurance renewals, and other ad hoc duties as required by the practice. Overall your duty will be to ensure the practice is being well run and managed to a high standard, and to offer advice and improvement so the firm can continue to operate as a successful, reputable and profitable accountancy firm.

To be considered for this new role (November 2026) you must be an experienced Finance Manager / Practice Manager, with at least 5 years experience (or more) in a similar role, ideally in an accountancy practice firm but candidates from other professional practice firms (such as law firms) will still be considered. You must be experienced in the above duties and be a team player with strong communication skills. You must have an eye for detail and be able to offer advice and improvements to a growing business. You will ideally be fully ACA Qualified although candidates who are QBE will still be considered. Experience of Xero and CCH would be an advantage but training will be provided.

This well established accountancy firm is based in an easily accessible location in Central London, it has a professional work culture and is known for being a good quality firm with high standards. They always look after their staff and provide them with rewarding long term careers. This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Manager / Practice Manager to join an independent, profitable and growing accountancy practice firm and really make your mark in a rewarding and varied new position.