Non Audit Manager - Accountancy Practice

This is a well established, expanding independent accountancy and business advisory firm offering something genuinely different: a four-day working week with no reduction in salary. They work with a broad range of owner managed businesses, SMEs and entrepreneurial clients, combining strong compliance work with proactive commercial advice. Continued investment in technology, people and culture has created a collaborative firm where client relationships and commercial thinking come first.

As part of their continued growth, they're looking for an experienced Practice Manager to lead a team within their Business Services department. This is a non-audit role offering broad exposure across client management, accounts, tax and people leadership, working closely with the senior leadership team. Salary circa £50,000 - £55,000. Working pattern: 4 days per week for full pay.

• Managing a varied portfolio of owner managed businesses, limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Reviewing statutory accounts under FRS 102 and FRS 105
• Overseeing corporation tax and personal tax return preparation and review
• Acting as the client's go-to contact, providing proactive and commercially minded advice
• Leading and developing a team of accountants, reviewing their work and supporting their development
• Managing workflow, deadlines and resourcing across the team
• Improving processes, efficiency and client service
• Building lasting client relationships and supporting business development through referrals and networking
• Working with Partners and Directors on advisory projects and more complex client matters

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or equivalent practice experience
• Experience managing a client portfolio within an accountancy practice
• Strong technical grounding in accounts preparation and taxation
• Experience reviewing work and developing junior team members
• A commercial approach and strong client relationship skills
• The confidence to deal directly with business owners and senior stakeholders

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced practice accountant looking for a management role with genuine responsibility, alongside the significant lifestyle benefit of working four days a week without sacrificing a day's pay.