UK Practice Manager – Bilingual FR/EN (ACCA/ACA)

Mariam Ademe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariam Ademe seeks a French-speaking Practice Manager to support expansion in the UK. You will oversee a small team of accountants, manage statutory and tax submissions, and advise clients on local accounting requirements and best practices.

Reporting to a Partner in France, you will lead client service, supervise apprentices, and contribute to business development while ensuring UK compliance. ACCA/ACA and Sage Line 50 experience are essential.

Qualifications

• ACCA or ACA qualification with at least five years’ experience in an accounting practice or professional services firm.
• Experience with limited companies, sole traders, SATR filings, VAT and CIS.
• Familiarity with French accounting principles and standards.
• Hands-on experience with Sage Line 50 to prepare management accounts and outsourced bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Advising and servicing clients on a daily basis.
• Attending client meetings and finance reviews.
• Managing the in-house team and apprentices.
• Preparing and reviewing quarterly management and annual statutory accounts for various entities.
• Preparing and reviewing management accounts and VAT returns.
• Preparing Self Assessment Tax Returns including CGT, IHT and CIS.

Skills

Bilingual: French & English

Client servicing

Payroll & compliance

VAT/CIS knowledge

Sage Line 50

Education

ACCA/ACA qualified

Tools

Sage Line 50

Job description

Mariam Ademe seeks a French-speaking Practice Manager to support expansion in the UK. You will oversee a small team of accountants, manage statutory and tax submissions, and advise clients on local accounting requirements and best practices.

Reporting to a Partner in France, you will lead client service, supervise apprentices, and contribute to business development while ensuring UK compliance. ACCA/ACA and Sage Line 50 experience are essential.