Practice Manager - Partner Designate

CV Screen; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy firm based in Marlow is seeking a Practice Manager – Partner Designate. This role oversees daily operations and leads a team, offering a path to partnership. The ideal candidate has management experience in an accountancy practice and is ACA/ACCA qualified, with proficiency in cloud-based tools like Xero and QuickBooks. This position offers a competitive salary of £65,000+, flexible working arrangements, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

3% employer pension contribution

Regular CPD training

Company events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a management role within an accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge in accounting practices.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily practice operations to ensure profitability.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to client managers.
• Review and sign off financial statements and management accounts.
• Coordinate payroll, VAT returns, and statutory accounts.
• Drive strategic projects for efficient practice operations.

Skills

Management experience in accountancy practice

Technical knowledge (ACA/ACCA)

Familiarity with cloud-based accountancy tools

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified or equivalent experience

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

TaxCalc

Job description

Practice Manager – Partner Designate
Location: Marlow | Salary: £65,000+ (with pay review after probation)

Are you an experienced Accountant/Client Manager from an Accountancy Practice looking for the next step towards partnership/Practice Manager? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established accountancy firm based in Marlow, offering a clear path to become a Partner, with a strong, gradual handover from the current Directors. With a legacy dating back over 20 years, this dynamic and forward-thinking practice is part of a successful group with offices across the UK and an expanding international presence. This office-based role offers the chance to lead a talented team of eight and shape the future of the practice, where you can introduce hybrid working etc. Salary on offer is from £65,000 with a review following probation.
The role offers loads of flexibility in terms of 'other-life-committments'.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day practice operations, ensuring profitability and efficient workflow

• Provide mentorship and leadership to client managers and support staff

• Review and sign off financial statements and management accounts

• Coordinate payroll, VAT returns, and statutory accounts for the practice

• Drive strategic projects including preparation for MTD for ITSA

What Experience is Required

• Proven experience within an accountancy practice in a management role

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience) with strong technical knowledge

• Familiarity with cloud-based accountancy tools (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, TaxCalc)

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £65,000+ with a review after probation

• Flexible working for appointments/child committments etc.

• 3% employer pension contribution

• Regular CPD training, company events, and support from a network of UK offices

Location
Based in Marlow. Easily commutable from: High Wycombe, Maidenhead, Beaconsfield, Slough, Henley-on-Thames, Reading, Windsor, and Amersham.

How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV to Kate Morgan at CV Screen in strict confidence.

Alternate Job Titles

• Senior Practice Accountant

• Accountancy Practice Manager

• Partner Designate – Accountancy

• Director of Finance – Practice