Practice Manager in Great Notley, Essex

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.