Practice Manager / Senior Accountant

Pertemps Network Group; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in High Wycombe is looking for an experienced Practice Manager or Senior Accountant to manage a substantial client portfolio and lead a growing team. The ideal candidate should have expertise in client-facing roles within accountancy practices and be available to start immediately. This is a full-time, office-based position offering a chance to drive operational efficiencies and business growth.

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.
• Available immediately or on a short notice period.
• Comfortable working full-time from the office.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of 150+ clients across multiple industries.
• Review financial statements and prepare management accounts.
• Manage and mentor associate team members.
• Monitor departmental processes for efficiency improvements.
• Attend networking events and follow up with prospective clients.

Skills

Client portfolio management

Leadership

Communication

Financial analysis

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 FRS 105, FRS 102 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 debtor 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.

To be considered for this Practice Manager or Senior Accountant position, you will have:

• 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 or on 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.