Office Manager / Practice Manager

Square Peg Associates; Bury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accountancy practice in Bury is seeking an experienced Office/Practice Manager to join their team. This office-based role requires expertise in managing workflows and supporting senior management. Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills, with previous managerial experience in accountancy or transferable skills from a related field. This is a key position overseeing client onboarding and operational efficiency, offering a competitive and negotiable salary.

Qualifications

• Previous managerial or supervisory experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong office management expertise in other professional sectors considered.
• Ability to motivate people and implement effective systems.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new clients and manage engagement letters.
• Allocate workloads and monitor progress.
• Provide billing support and assist with credit control.
• Manage resources, including recruitment and staff onboarding.
• File confirmation statements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Office / Practice Manager – Accountancy Firm

Full or Part Time hours

Our client, a growing accountancy practice based in Bury, is looking for an Office / Practice Manager to join their expanding team. This is a key administrative role, acting as a vital link between the Senior Management team and day-to-day operations.

Key details:

• Hours: Full-time or part-time considered
• Location: Office-based only (onsite role, no hybrid working due to the nature of the position)
• Salary: Highly competitive and negotiable

About the role:

You will bring your knowledge and experience to help streamline workflow, manage new assignments, and oversee client onboarding. This role requires someone who can support operational efficiency, while ensuring the smooth running of business processes and team activities.

Experience required:

• Previous managerial or supervisory experience is essential, ideally gained within an accountancy practice.
• We will also consider candidates with strong office management experience from other professional sectors who can demonstrate transferable skills.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to motivate people and implement effective systems
• A hands‑on approach to problem solving and operational support

Key responsibilities include:

• Onboarding new clients, including system setup, engagement letters, and service level agreements
• Allocating workloads and monitoring progress
• Providing billing support and assisting with credit control
• Managing resources, including recruitment and staff onboarding
• Filing confirmation statements
• Supporting senior management to drive business growth

This is an excellent opportunity to play a central role in the success of a thriving accountancy practice.

👉 Apply today to discuss this opportunity further.