Practice Manager

Practice Manager – Part-Time

Accountancy Practice | £35,000 FTE (pro rata)

The Opportunity

We are working with a progressive accountancy practice seeking an experienced Part-Time Practice Manager to oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the business, taking responsibility for operational management, practice administration and regulatory compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a background in accountancy, ideally gained within a private practice environment, who combines sound technical knowledge with strong organisational and management capabilities.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the Partners, ensuring the practice operates efficiently and maintains the highest standards of professional and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Practice Management & Operations

* Oversee the day-to-day operational management of the practice.

* Manage internal workflows, processes and procedures, ensuring deadlines and client obligations are met.

* Support the Partners with operational planning and the development of the practice.

* Coordinate administrative resources and provide support to the wider team.

* Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen internal systems and controls.

* Maintain practice management systems and oversee general office administration.

Compliance, AML & Regulatory Responsibilities

* Oversee the firm’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and professional requirements.

* Manage Know Your Customer (KYC) and Client Due Diligence (CDD) processes, including client identification, verification and risk assessments.

* Ensure appropriate client onboarding and ongoing monitoring procedures are followed.

* Maintain accurate compliance records and ensure client files contain the necessary documentation.

* Review and maintain AML policies, procedures and practice-wide risk assessments.

* Coordinate internal compliance reviews and monitor adherence to regulatory requirements.

* Keep abreast of changes in legislation and professional body guidance.

* Assist with professional body inspections and regulatory reviews.

General Practice Support

* Act as a key point of contact for operational and compliance matters.

* Support the Partners with practice development and business improvement initiatives.

* Help maintain a professional, organised and collaborative working environment.

* Ensure confidentiality, data protection and appropriate information security procedures are maintained.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:

* Previous experience working within an accountancy private practice environment.

* An accountancy qualification such as ACCA, ACA or AAT, ideally qualified or part-qualified.

* A sound understanding of accountancy practice operations and the regulatory environment.

* Practical experience of AML legislation, KYC procedures and client due diligence.

* Experience managing client onboarding, AML documentation, risk assessments and ongoing compliance monitoring.

* Strong organisational and administrative management skills.

* The confidence to take ownership of responsibilities and work autonomously.

* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Partners and colleagues.

* A proactive, commercially aware approach with exceptional attention to detail.

Salary & Working Arrangements

* Full-time equivalent salary circa £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

* Part-time hours, with flexibility around the working arrangement.

* Salary offered on a pro-rata basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountancy professional seeking a part-time position where they can utilise their technical knowledge, practice management experience and compliance expertise to make a valuable contribution to the business