Practice Operations Lead - Accountancy

HR GO Recruitment; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment are seeking an experienced Accountancy Practice Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of the practice in Hoddesdon. Working with Partners, you will coordinate the team, manage workflows and deadlines, and support growth.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent organisational skills, and proficiency with MS Office and accounting software. You will be proactive, discreet and client-focused, helping to drive profitability and ensure high service standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Practice Manager, Office Manager or similar within professional services; accountancy experience preferred.
• Strong team coordination or management experience.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Confident with Microsoft Office and practice/accounting software.
• Excellent communication and client-service skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day practice operations, workflow and team workloads.
• Monitor key deadlines including accounts, tax returns, VAT and payroll.
• Support practice compliance and liaise with external IT, HR and other providers.
• Assist the Partners with profitability, budgeting, billing and credit control.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, staff development and team coordination.
• Manage office facilities, suppliers and general administration.
• Assist with marketing, client communications and organising events.
• Identify and implement improvements to systems and processes.

Skills

Team coordination

Client-service skills

Organisational skills

MS Office

Confidentiality

Leadership

Practice Manager experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

HR GO Recruitment are seeking an experienced Accountancy Practice Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of the practice in Hoddesdon. Working with Partners, you will coordinate the team, manage workflows and deadlines, and support growth.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent organisational skills, and proficiency with MS Office and accounting software. You will be proactive, discreet and client-focused, helping to drive profitability and ensure high service standards.