Practice Manager / Senior Accountant

Sheridan Maine (Midlands); High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established accounting practice in High Wycombe seeks an experienced Practice Manager or Senior Accountant. You will manage a diverse client portfolio, lead a team, and oversee financial operations. The ideal candidate can start immediately and is comfortable working full-time from the office. This role offers the chance to take ownership and improve processes within the firm.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Practice Manager or Senior Accountant within an accountancy practice.
• Strong leadership and client‑facing skills.
• Ability to hit the ground running.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of 150+ clients across multiple industries.
• Review FRS105 and FRS102 Section 1A financial statements.
• Manage and mentor associate team members.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Team mentoring

Financial reporting

Job description

“I am so clever that sometimes I don’t understand a single word of what I am saying.” Oscar Wilde.

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with an established and respected practice based in High Wycombe, who have an urgent requirement for an experienced Practice Manager or Senior Accountant. This is a key position within the business, and due to current demand, the ideal candidate will be able to start immediately or with a short notice period.

This opportunity is fully office‑based and offers the chance to take ownership of a substantial client portfolio while supporting and managing a growing team.

Key responsibilities of the Practice Manager or Senior Accountant

Client Portfolio Management

• Manage a diverse portfolio of 150+ clients across multiple industries, with balance sheets of up to £20m.
• Conduct regular face‑to‑face and virtual meetings with clients to discuss queries, annual financial statements, and overall company performance.

Technical & Financial Work

• Review FRS105, FRS102 Section 1A, and charity financial statements.
• Prepare management accounts required by external stakeholders.
• Support the onboarding of new clients, ensuring seamless allocation of work to staff.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor associate team members, conducting quarterly reviews, training sessions, and workload management.
• Assist in the recruitment process, including interviewing potential candidates.
• Brief the team on key regulatory updates and relevant industry topics that can also be used for the company’s social media channels.

Operational & Process Improvement

• Monitor and evaluate departmental processes, actively seeking opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversee billing and debt management for both your own portfolio and the wider department, identifying areas for improvement.

Business Development & Representation

• Attend networking events as a company representative.
• Follow up with prospective clients, conduct initial consultations, and prepare fee proposals.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Practice Manager or Senior Accountant within an accountancy practice.
• Strong leadership and client‑facing skills.
• Ability to hit the ground running and support the team during a busy period.
• Must be available immediately on or a short notice period.
• Comfortable working full‑time from the office.

If you’re passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full‑time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.