Practice Manager

This is a newly created senior position offering responsibility for the performance and development of an established office. It provides a good route for an experienced Practice Manager or Senior Manager looking for greater leadership responsibility within a growing accountancy group.

Continued investment and expansion has created an opportunity for an experienced accountant to take responsibility for an established Sheffield office.

Reporting to regional leadership, this is a broad role combining team management, client portfolio responsibility, technical oversight and the day-to-day running of the practice.

• Lead and develop a small team of qualified and part-qualified accountants.
• Manage a portfolio of clients and maintain strong senior relationships.
• Oversee and review statutory accounts and management accounts.
• Maintain oversight of bookkeeping, VAT and payroll delivery.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, Companies Act and HMRC requirements.
• Manage client meetings, technical queries and service issues.
• Improve workflows, controls and quality standards across the office.
• Support recruitment and development of the team as the practice grows.

• Strong experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Previous team leadership or management experience.
• Sound technical knowledge of accounts preparation and compliance.
• Confident managing client relationships and providing practical advice.
• Experience with Xero, Quick Books, Sage or similar software.
• Well organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

• £60,000 – £65,000, annual performance-related bonus and access to a company share scheme.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.