Practice Manager

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall.” Nelson Mandela 

About the Role 
Sheridan Maine is recruiting for an established and forward-thinking accountancy practice that is seeking a skilled and motivated Practice Manager to lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the firm. The position offers a clear progression path, with the successful candidate working alongside current directors with a comprehensive handover period of up to 12 months. 
This is a hybrid role, combining operational leadership with client interaction, ideal for someone with strong business acumen and a passion for technology and innovation within the accounting sector. 

Key Responsibilities for the Practice Manager: 

• Provide leadership and mentoring to client managers and team members 

• Ensure timely preparation and sign-off of financial statements 

• Oversee business profitability and operational performance 

• Take responsibility for quality control and compliance processes 

• Lead on key projects, including the implementation of MTD for ITSA 

• Manage anti-money laundering protocols 

• Prepare monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts for the practice 

• Oversee VAT returns, payroll, and pensions submissions 

• Attend senior group meetings quarterly to support group-wide strategy 

• Approve supplier payments and liaise with internal credit control on debt recovery 

• Manage staff appraisals, salary reviews, holiday approval, and sick leave recording 

• Coordinate regular CPD training for the team 

• Collaborate with marketing on client communications 

• Liaise with IT providers and manage technology-related issues 

• Oversee billing, WIP reports, and project-based tasks 

 
Preferred Qualifications and Experience: 

• Qualified ACA or ACCA (QBE candidates also considered) 

• Previous experience in a practice management or senior accountancy role 

• Strong organisational, mentoring, and leadership skills 

• Proficient or familiar with accounting and practice management software, including QuickBooks, Xero, Dext, TaxCalc, BrightManager, BrightPay, Inform Direct 

 
Benefits 

• Competitive salary based on experience 

• 3% employer pension contribution 

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 

• Support from a wider national group of offices 

• Annual company events and team activities 

• Opportunity to be part of an expanding international network 

 
This role is ideal for a proactive and experienced individual ready to take ownership of practice operations and help shape the future of a growing firm. If you’re ready to take on a new challenge and make a difference in a leading organisation, we want to hear from you! Please click on “apply” as soon as possible. 
 
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. 
 
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.