Practice Manager

Additional Resources; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accountancy practice is seeking a Practice Manager to support small businesses with their financial needs. This role involves managing office operations, client relations, and a team, while ensuring high-quality service delivery. Candidates should have relevant management experience and qualifications in accounting.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in managing an accountancy office.
• Understanding of business accounts and Tax Returns.
• Ability to lead staff and meet critical deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day office operations and team management.
• Support small businesses with their accounting and tax needs.
• Build strong client relationships through exceptional service.

Skills

Client Management

Team Management

Customer Service

Communication

Accounting Software

Education

AAT or ACCA qualified / part-qualified

Qualified by Experience (QBE)

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

VT

TaxCalc

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practice Manager to join a growing accountancy practice supporting small businesses and sole traders across the region.

Our client is a well-established, client-focused accountancy firm dedicated to helping small enterprises thrive through personalised financial support and advisory services.

As a Practice Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day office operations, managing the team and workflow, and ensuring an exceptional standard of client care and service delivery. This role offers salary range of £35, - £40, and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting small businesses with their accounting and tax needs, using technology to help them achieve their goals.
• Managing the office and team, including outsourced staff, ensuring smooth workflow and meeting deadlines.
• Reviewing work for accuracy and quality, rather than preparing it yourself.
• Building strong client relationships through exceptional customer service and effective communication.

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as a Practice Manager, Practice Accountant, Client Manager, Accounts Senior, Senior Accountant, Accounts Supervisor, Accounts Manager, Audit and Accounts Senior or in a similar role.
• Experience in managing an accountancy office and team.
• AAT or ACCA qualified / part-qualified, or QBE.
• Understanding of business accounts and Tax Returns Corp Tax/ Self-Assessment completion.
• Ability to lead staff, allocate workloads, and meet critical deadlines.
• Skilled in QuickBooks, Sage, VT, TaxCalc, and Microsoft Excel.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be preferred.

Shifts:

• Monday - Thursday: 9:30 - 5:00
• Friday: 9:30 - 4:30pm

What’s on offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)
• Ongoing training and professional development through a national support network