If you've reached the point in your career where you want more than just managing workloads - this could be your next move. This Practice Manager opportunity offers the chance to step into a role where your ideas, leadership, and commercial thinking genuinely shape how a firm operates.
As a Practice Manager, you won't be stuck firefighting or buried in admin. Instead, you'll be trusted to improve processes, support people, and influence the direction of a growing accountancy practice. It's a role for someone who enjoys variety - from overseeing operations to enhancing client experience and driving performance behind the scenes.
This Practice Manager position is ideal if you're currently in practice and want more ownership, more visibility, and a clearer route to making an impact without needing to be on a partner track just yet.
Role Overview
Oversee the day-to-day running of the practice across accounts, tax, payroll, and admin
Improve systems, processes, and internal controls to drive efficiency
Manage practice software and ensure deadlines are consistently met
Monitor WIP, billing, and overall financial performance
Support and develop staff, including performance and training
Act as a key point of contact for client service and escalations
Support business growth initiatives and operational strategy
The Ideal Candidate
Background within an accountancy practice environment
Confident managing people, workflows, and priorities
Strong understanding of WIP, billing, and practice performance
Comfortable using accountancy and practice management systems
Clear communicator who can build trust with staff and clients
Organised, commercially aware, and solutions-focused
What's on Offer
£38,000 - £50,000 salary
8% employer pension contribution
Death in service cover (3x salary)
Income protection
Healthcare cash plan
Employee rewards platform
Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Register your interest by applying today or call Richard Davies or Luke Scale on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence.
Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/(phone number removed) - Practice Manager (Accountancy)