At R.T. Marke & Co, we are an established and growing accountancy and business advisory firm with offices in Bideford and Exeter. With over 40 years of experience, we specialise in providing personalised services to small and medium-sized businesses across diverse sectors. Our focus is on helping our clients grow and succeed through proactive support in tax planning, business development, and financial management. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships and treating our clients' businesses with the same care as our own.
R.T.Marke is part of the Sumer Group, enabling us to leverage broader expertise and resources while maintaining a local touch.
The role
We are seeking a Practice Manager to join our collaborative team; you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operations day to day and be instrumental in the integrations of future acquisitions.
Whether you come from a legal or accounting background, your ability to manage and optimise processes will be key in ensuring the continued success of our practice.
- Helping to shape and execute the firm’s operational strategies, working closely with the Sumer Group to support growth initiatives.
- Accurately processing daily practice bookkeeping, including managing accounts receivable and payable, reconciling financial records, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Overseeing day-to-day operations to ensure efficient and effective working practices.
- Identifying, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures that ensure compliance with industry standards and deliver quality control.
- Develop and oversee workflows to facilitate timely delivery of internal objectives
- Support finance to manage budgets, expenses, and the financial performance of the firm
- Assisting with marketing activities, including maintaining the website and external media such as LinkedIn and press releases.
- Support HR & Talent with onboarding new joiners or managing HR processes.
- Managing the premises across both Bideford and Exeter, as well as any future locations that may arise from new acquisitions.
- Work closely with Sumer Group leadership to align operational strategies, support business integration efforts, and leverage group-wide resources for future growth and efficiency improvements.
Your background:
- Proven experience within a professional services environment
- Skilled in managing transitions, whether it’s organisational restructuring, implementing new technologies, or integrating acquisitions.
- Proven experience in bookkeping (e.g. managing accounts receivable / payable, reconciliation)
- Expertise in premises management, with exposure to office mergers or new office launches being highly desirable.
- Exposure to marketing, HR or recruitment is advantageous.
- Ability to identify inefficiencies and implement effective solutions to improve operational performance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team.
- Ability to manage and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth collaboration and alignment with business objectives.
You may be the sort of person who is:
- Detail-Oriented: Ensures accuracy and attention to detail in all operational, financial, and compliance tasks
- Organised: Able to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently and effectively, maintaining a high level of organization.
- Proactive: Takes initiative in identifying and solving problems, always looking for ways to improve processes.
- Communicative: Excellent communication skills, able to convey information clearly and effectively to staff and clients.
- Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using various software systems and technology to support business operations and improve efficiency.
