Practice Manager

The right person in an operations focused role keeps a firm operating smoothly, so the partners and team can offer the best service possible to their clients.

This is an opportunity to join an established accounting firm in a broad office and operations role, supporting senior leadership and keeping the business running smoothly. With variety across office management, administration and executive support, it would suit someone who enjoys being involved in different areas of a business, wearing different hats.

The Role

You'll have the opportunity to oversee the day-to-day running of the office while providing direct support to senior leadership. Your responsibilities will cover office operations, diary and meeting management, business administration, suppliers and internal processes.

You'll also support billing, reporting, compliance, events and business development. It's a hands-on role suited to someone proactive, organised and comfortable taking ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day office operations and ensure the team has what it needs
• Manage and oversee two direct reports, in administration and finance
• Coordinate suppliers, facilities, equipment, meeting spaces and external providers
• Provide executive support, including diary management, meetings and travel
• Prepare business documents, presentations, reports and correspondence
• Assist with billing, expenses, timesheets and month-end administration
• Maintain accurate business records, systems and documentation
• Support client events, internal events and business development activities
• Assist with compliance, risk, governance, audits and internal reporting
• Help maintain workplace health, safety and security requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and systems
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, colleagues and external contacts

About You

• Experience in office management, operations, executive support or a similar role
• Professional services experience preferred, particularly in accounting, advisory or legal
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Confident dealing with senior stakeholders and external providers
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and confidence using new systems

What's on Offer

• A varied role across office management, operations and executive support
• Direct exposure to senior leadership
• Experience within a professional services and advisory environment
• Responsibility across a broad range of business functions
• The opportunity to improve processes and how the business operates
• Full-time, office-based role, five days per week (37.5h)

If you're an experienced office, operations or executive support professional looking for variety and genuine responsibility, we'd love to have a confidential chat.