Practice Manager

Job Description

Role: Practice Manager
Location: York
Salary:(DOE)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established independent firm of Chartered Accountants in York playing a key role in the day to day running and ongoing development of the practice.

The firm offers a supportive and professional environment with a strong reputation locally and a clear focus on delivering high quality client service. This role sits at the heart of the business working closely with the Directors to ensure smooth operations strong governance and a positive team culture.

Benefits of the Practice Manager job include:
Salary 45000 to 55000 depending on experience
Discretionary annual bonus
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Enhanced employer pension contribution
Hybrid and flexible working options
Funded CPD and professional subscriptions
Cycle to work scheme and additional benefits
Team events and volunteering opportunities

Responsibilities of the Practice Manager job include:

Overseeing the day to day operations of the practice ensuring efficient workflows across all departments
Managing office administration including premises suppliers health and safety and business continuity
Leading on all HR matters including recruitment onboarding appraisals performance management and staff development
Supporting trainees and managing relationships with training providers
Monitoring internal finances including WIP billing credit control and monthly management accounts
Working with Directors on budgeting cashflow forecasting and financial planning
Overseeing IT systems and working with external providers to ensure systems are secure and effective
Managing practice software and supporting adoption of new systems and processes
Supporting client service delivery including onboarding engagement letters and handling queries or complaints
Leading on compliance including AML GDPR and ICAEW regulatory requirements
Supporting Practice Assurance visits and maintaining internal policies and procedures

Requirements of the Practice Manager job include:

Previous experience in a senior administrative operational or practice management role
Ideally experience within an accountancy practice or professional services environment
Strong understanding of HR processes employment law and staff management
Good financial awareness including billing WIP and credit control
Knowledge of compliance areas such as AML and GDPR
Strong IT skills including Microsoft 365 and practice software (e.g. CCH Xero)
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Desirable experience:

Experience within an ICAEW or ACCA regulated firm
Relevant qualification such as AAT CIPD or similar
Experience supporting compliance functions such as MLRO

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