Practice Manager Accountancy Firm

Practice Manager – Accountancy Firm 

Location: South West London – Westminster and Clapham Junction

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + Bonus

Permanent | Full-time | Office-based

We are working exclusively with a well-established and fast-growing accountancy practice to recruit a dynamic and experienced Practice Manager. This is a rare opportunity to join a thriving firm with a strong client base, spanning limited companies, sole traders, and high-net-worth individuals across a range of sectors including media, property, consultancy, hospitality, and professional services.

With two offices located in desirable South West London locations – Westminster and Clapham Junction, the practice supports over 450 limited companies and 600 individual clients. This senior leadership role is ideal for someone with strong operational management experience in a professional practice setting who thrives in a hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operations across both offices, including staff, client workflows, and general administration
• Handle client communications via email, phone, and in-person or virtual meetings
• Oversee the preparation and review of statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
• Lead both in-house and offshore PTE teams to ensure delivery targets are met
• Conduct ad hoc reviews of VAT returns and support with light bookkeeping as needed
• Manage self-assessment tax return processes and ensure efficient SATR workflow
• Respond to HMRC correspondence, including LPCs, WWDs, and compliance checks

What We’re Looking For:

• Broad general practice experience, including limited companies, sole traders, VAT, CIS, and personal tax
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Xero (essential)
• Familiarity with TaxCalc (preferred but not essential)
• Strong knowledge of self-assessment tax, particularly involving high-net-worth and non-domiciled individuals
• Experience dealing with HMRC on various disclosures
• Confident communicator – able to liaise professionally with high-calibre clients via email, phone, and face-to-face
• Prior team leadership experience; able to train, mentor, and manage staff effectively
• Highly organised, with a detail-oriented and proactive approach
• A “can-do” attitude with a commitment to both client service and team collaboration

Why Apply?

This is a unique chance to step into a senior-level role within a fast-paced and commercially minded practice. You’ll play a key part in the firm’s continued growth and success while leading a capable team in a supportive and professional environment.

Interested?

Apply now to be considered for this exceptional opportunity. For a confidential discussion, please contact us today.

Team@poppletonsrecruitment.com