Finance Manager / Practice Manager
Are you a dynamic finance professional with a flair for managing complex financial operations? Join a thriving accountancy practice in East Hampshire, as a Finance Manager / Practice Manager. This pivotal role not only involves providing crucial financial insights to the Partners but also ensuring impeccable compliance and smooth day-to-day operations.
We are looking for a versatile individual who can go beyond the numbers and support our practice with administrative tasks. A self-motivated team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can work independently with precision and efficiency is our ideal candidate.
What You'll Bring:
- ACCA/ACA qualification or QBE with at least 7 years of accounting experience, focusing on practice management.
- Proven managerial or supervisory experience.
- A proactive, organised approach to meeting deadlines.
- Deep understanding of accountancy practice metrics, including charge-out rates, sales, WIP, write-offs, and bad debts.
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
Bonus Points For:
- Proficiency in intermediate Microsoft Excel functions (e.g., Xlookup, Pivot tables, graphing).
- Experience with IRIS software for practice management reporting.
- Familiarity with Xero, Dext, Fathom, or ApprovalMax software.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the finance function, ensuring excellence and efficiency.
- Supervise staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Generate monthly management accounts, KPIs, and comprehensive financial reports.
- Set and monitor monthly billing targets for Managers.
- Deliver weekly cash flow forecasts to Partners.
- Prepare and refine the annual budget with Partner input.
- Manage intercompany reconciliations for three entities.
- Ensure strict compliance with ICAEW and other regulatory bodies.
- Provide essential information for insurance renewals.
- Oversee the sales ledger, including robust credit control.
- Manage the purchase ledger, including invoice authorisations and supplier statement reconciliation.
- Authorise monthly supplier payments.
- Ensure client accounts comply with client money regulations.
- Handle expenses and disbursement management for the firm.
- Oversee monthly Payroll and Pension administration.
- Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
- Continuously enhance internal systems and the practice database.
- Support various ad hoc projects and contribute to the firm's growth trajectory.
If you're interested to learn more about my client, please do apply with your most updated CV for my review.
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