Practice Manager

Practice Manager

Coventry | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you an experienced Practice Manager or Accounts Manager looking to join a respected and growing accountancy firm where you can genuinely influence both clients and staff development?

Our client is a well-established, award-winning chartered accountancy and advisory firm with a strong reputation across the West Midlands. Known for its client-first approach, straightforward advice, and long-standing relationships with businesses across the region, the firm combines the resources of a larger practice with a highly personable and supportive culture.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Practice Manager to work closely with the Directors, oversee a substantial client portfolio, and support the development of junior and senior team members.

The Role

As Practice Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio generating approximately £400,000 in annual fees, ensuring clients receive a high-quality service while maintaining strong commercial and operational control.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors
• Reviewing statutory accounts before Director sign-off
• Reviewing corporate and personal tax returns
• Reviewing VAT returns and management accounts
• Acting as the primary relationship manager for clients
• Conducting client meetings and advising on accounting and tax matters
• Managing workflow, WIP, recoverability, and fee note generation
• Supporting and developing team members through regular 1-2-1s and performance management
• Working closely with Directors and presenting finalised accounts and tax work for approval
• Ensuring deadlines and compliance requirements are consistently met

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Previous experience as an Accounts Manager, Practice Manager, or Senior Manager within an accountancy practice
• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification, although qualified-by-experience candidates will be considered
• Strong accounts review experience
• Corporate and personal tax review knowledge
• Experience managing a client portfolio within practice
• Previous staff management and mentoring experience
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of WIP management and billing
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a highly respected and growing accountancy practice
• Direct exposure to Directors and senior leadership
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Varied and interesting client portfolio
• Genuine opportunity to influence, lead, and develop a team
• Long-term career progression within an ambitious firm

If you're an experienced practice professional looking for a role that blends client relationship management, technical review work, team leadership, and commercial responsibility, we'd love to hear from you.