Practice Manager

  • GPN Recruitment Ltd
  • Apr 22, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

  • Established, highly regarded accountancy firm with strong growth plans
  • Competitive salary and clear progression
  • London-based office
  • Collaborative and supportive environment

GPN Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established and highly respected accountancy firm to recruit a Practice Manager for their London office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm with an excellent reputation, offering a varied and influential role at the heart of the business.

This position will suit an experienced practice professional who thrives in a hands-on, operational role and is looking to take ownership of internal processes, team coordination, and finance functions within a growing firm.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the day-to-day running of the practice, ensuring smooth operations across all service lines
  • Manage workflow, resourcing, and deadlines across accounts, tax, and payroll teams
  • Client accounting - management accounts and statutory accounts
  • Act as a key point of contact for staff, supporting performance, development, and team coordination
  • Oversee and review payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Take ownership of internal finance processes, including billing, WIP, and cashflow oversight
  • Support partners with operational strategy, reporting, and process improvements

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Strong background within a UK accountancy practice environment
  • Good working knowledge of accounts, tax, and payroll processes
  • Experience in preparing statutory accounts, management accounts and tax computations
  • Proven experience managing workflows, teams, or operational functions
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Confident communicator with strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Comfortable working closely with partners
  • Ideally ACA / ACCA / MAAT qualified or qualified by experience

What You'll Get:

  • A varied and senior position with real influence over the running of the firm
  • Exposure to operational leadership, internal finance and client accounting
  • A collaborative, supportive culture with strong staff retention
  • Clear progression opportunities as the firm continues to grow
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

If this role is of interest to you, please apply now.