Practice Manager

PRACTICE MANAGER - READING - ONSITE - UP TO £70k

Robert Half are delighted to be assisting a rapidly growing Accountancy firm with their search in a permanent Practice Manager offering up to £70k!

This senior, client-facing leadership position will oversee the day-to-day running of the practice. The successful candidate will manage and develop the team, ensure technical accuracy across all outputs, and support clients with complex accounting and tax matters. This role offers substantial influence over how the practice grows and operates.

Things to know:

• Job Title: Practice Manager
• Salary: £50k - £70k, depending on experience
• Location : Reading
• Working pattern : Full-time - 5 days onsite
• Benefits: private healthcare dental and optical cover, free gym membership and professional development funding

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and mentor a multi-disciplinary accounting team.
• Review and sign off accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, self-assessment returns and bookkeeping work.
• Ensure technical accuracy and compliance with best practice and regulatory standards.
• Allocate workflow and resources to meet deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Provide expert support to clients, including advisory meetings and resolving technical queries.
• Drive quality improvements and process optimisation across the practice.
• Oversee cashflow forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling as required.
• Contribute to strategic planning and support the firm through its next growth phase.

Requirements:

• Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA).
• Significant experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong technical competence in: accounts preparation, corporation tax, VAT, bookkeeping, self-assessment, cashflow forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Confident communicator with experience leading client meetings.
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive, improvement-driven mindset.

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