Practice Finance Manager

  • Acorn by Synergie
  • Newton Abbot, Devon
  • Mar 31, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Practice Finance Manager

Newton Abbot 36,000- 42,000 + associated benefits package Full time Not specified Permanent



Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced CIMA-qualified Practice Finance Manager to join a Southwest-based Chartered accountants, tax advisors, financial experts and probate administrators in their Newton Abbot office. The company has a proven track record and a trusted history, offering an opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment.



Key Duties:

  • Budget planning and forecasting.
  • Developing budgets and financial forecasts to align with business strategies and objectives.
  • Consolidation of accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Support executive management team.
  • Offer business advice and help support decisions made within the company.
  • Oversee, review and manage Trade Payables, Rent Receivables and management charges to all tenants in accordance with headlease.
  • Lead process improvements, systemising business processes and identifying and implementing improved efficiencies and productivity.
  • Review financial performance.
  • Perform month and year end accounting procedures.
  • Lead a small high-performance team, providing coaching and guidance.
  • Ensure practice obligations are met in terms of compliance and reporting.
  • Collaborate with corporate team and facilitate annual compliance audits for BACS Bureau and ICAEW Compliance Reviews.
  • Monthly payroll management, processing and compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Fulfil quarterly VAT compliance for 3 internally trading entities and 1 Consultancy Company.
  • Be point of contact for all internal finance-related matters.


Requirements:

  • CIMA qualification and/or 5 years' experience in finance.
  • Knowledge of accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks or Xero.
  • Accounts production software such as CCH desirable but not essential.
  • Ability to show initiative and work within a team.
  • Ability to build good client relationships.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport at various levels.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage own workload in a timely manner while exceeding client expectations.
  • Excellent attention to detail.


What We Offer:

  • Associated benefits package.


Interested?

Apply now!

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