Average Manager Firm salary in the UK

Are you an Outsourcing Manager and looking for your next challenge? Or are you at Assistant Manager grade and looking to step up to full Manager level? Do you have a strong background in either an outsourcing or business services department and two to five years PQE in a good quality, medium or large practice firm? Are you looking to work for a modern and forward thinking Top 20 accountancy practice firm based in a prime location in Central London? Are you looking for a role where you can utilise your expertise in cloud based software and act in an advisory capacity to many high profile clients from a variety of sectors? Are you looking to work for a growing, entrepreneurial, good quality accountancy practice firm which also offers great opportunities, work life balance and progression? Are you also looking for a role which will allow flexible working and the ability to work from home at least two days a week? Based in a very successful, rapidly growing Outsourcing team, your role will be varied and will include managing your own portfolio of clients from a variety of sectors. Your role will be mainly review based and include reviewing the production of monthly or quarterly management accounts, consolidated accounts, statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns and bookkeeping assignments. You will still be involved with some hands on work for more complex clients, as well as the preparation of cashflows, budgets and forecasts and client advisory work using cloud based software. You will be offering clients advice, help clients with migrating from other software packages to cloud software and be responsible for ad hoc projects and assignments. Client sectors are varied and will include industries such as property, technology, financial services, media, renewable energy, professional practices and retail. Your role will be varied and challenging, and training will be provided where necessary. There will be many growth and development opportunities in the future, including the ability to make a mark and grow as the role developments. To be considered for this new role (May 2026) you must have at least 2 years PQE (or more) working for a good quality practice firm with experience of the above duties, particularly reviewing work and managing / training junior staff. You must be from a strong management accounts / outsourcing background and looking to continue your career in this area. It would be an advantage if you had experience of preparing consolidated accounts and you must have strong experience with a wide range of cloud based software packages. You must be looking to work on a wide variety of good quality London based clients, take on responsibility at a rapid pace and manage and service your portfolio of clients. This firm has had great success with candidates who are based outside of London who are looking to relocate and work in a London based practice. The firm offer staff hybrid working and you will work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home (the firm often allow staff to work 3 days a week from home). This growing Top 20 accountancy firm has a great reputation for being a friendly and supportive place to work and providing their staff with challenging and varied roles. You will work in a friendly and growing team, and you can expect to work on an interesting array of good quality London and international clients, including large groups. The firm is growing at a rapid rate due to many new business wins from larger accountancy firms. Overall this is a unique opportunity for an ambitious Outsourcing & Accounts Manager with at least two years PQE (or more) experience from a practice background to join a leading Top 20 accountancy firm in London that will offer you top quality training and support and work in a role with genuine progression and opportunities on offer.

Our client is recruiting for an IT Manager to lead their internal IT function in London. This is a fully office-based role within a Mac-focused professional services environment, requiring strong technical expertise, team leadership, and a proactive approach to infrastructure management and security.The RoleThis position is responsible for overseeing all IT systems and infrastructure, managing two IT Engineers, and driving IT projects forward in line with business objectives. The environment is approximately 95% Mac-based, and the successful candidate must have extensive experience managing macOS environments using Jamf Pro and related tools.Security, performance, and reliability are critical, particularly within a regulated professional services setting handling confidential client data.Key Responsibilities• Full ownership and management of IT infrastructure and services• Leading, mentoring, and developing a small IT team• Managing Mac hardware lifecycle, deployment, and updates via Jamf Pro• Administration of Linux servers, including scripting, web, file, and directory services• Managing networking infrastructure including firewalls (SonicWall essential), switches, and wireless access points• Overseeing VOIP/SIP systems (3CX), virtual environments (Hyper-V, VMware), and storage (Synology/QNAP)• Managing Active Directory, VPNs, server/application security, and print services• Monitoring SLAs and ticketing systems, ensuring service standards are maintained• Preparing and presenting annual IT budgets and reporting regularly to stakeholders• Managing service contracts, renewals, and the firm’s asset register• Providing hands-on support for user issues, practice management systems, and infrastructure• Being available out of hours in the event of critical IT incidentsThe Candidate• Extensive experience supporting and deploying macOS in a business environment (Jamf Pro essential)• Strong Linux administration and command-line scripting skills (Bash/Python)• Proven networking expertise including SonicWall, Brocade, and Ubiquiti• Experience with Dell servers, VMware/Hyper-V, storage solutions, and server security• Working knowledge of Windows 10/11 and Windows Server environments• Demonstrable experience managing an IT function and reporting to senior stakeholders• Strong documentation skills and structured approach to infrastructure management• Flexible, solutions-focused, and confident supporting users at all levelsWhat’s on Offer• Senior leadership role with full responsibility for IT strategy and delivery• Stable, professional services environment• Opportunity to modernise and develop infrastructure• Competitive salary dependent on experienceShould you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Our client, a leading boutique law firm based in London, Greater London, is seeking a commercially minded Business Development Manager to join their team. This is a senior, strategic role focused on driving firm-wide growth through the development of CRM-led initiatives, strengthening client relationships, and embedding a proactive business development culture across the firm. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the development and execution of firm-wide business development strategies aligned with growth objectives • Identify new market opportunities, sectors, and referral networks through market and competitor analysis • Support senior leadership with growth planning and strategic decision-making • Champion CRM adoption (e.g. InterAction/InTapp), embedding best practice and driving user engagement • Design and implement processes and training programmes to improve CRM usage and data quality • Use data insights to identify opportunities, track performance, and support revenue growth initiatives • Work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders to drive engagement in business development activities • Act as a trusted advisor on client relationship management and BD strategy • Build a culture of proactive relationship management across fee earners • Partner with Marketing, Finance, and legal teams to ensure a consistent and effective BD approach • Support cross-team initiatives to enhance client experience and service delivery Requirements / Skills / Experience: Essential: • Proven experience in a Business Development role within professional services • Strong track record of delivering growth through structured BD initiatives • Expertise in CRM systems, including implementation, optimisation, and reporting • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable strategies • Excellent communication and presentation skills Desirable: • Experience within a legal or partnership-led environment • Exposure to high-net-worth or professional services client markets • Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related discipline Package / Benefits: • 4x Life Assurance• Private medical insurance • 25 days holiday • Discretionary bonus scheme Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.