Accounts Manager

Your new company
This leading accountancy practice is recognised as one of the UK's Top firms, employing a large team of professionals across multiple offices in the South West. The firm prides itself on a people-first approach, being a Real Living Wage Employer, and fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment. With a strong reputation for delivering exceptional client service, the practice offers a wide range of accountancy, audit, and advisory services to a diverse client base.
Your new role

• Lead and mentor a team, managing workflow and supporting development.
• Act as main contact for a client portfolio, building strong relationships.
• Review and prepare financial statements for companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
• Prepare and review tax computations and returns.
• Oversee VAT return preparation and submission.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and Companies House requirements.
• Assist with new business setups and registrations.
• Provide proactive advice to improve profitability and reduce tax liabilities.
• Identify opportunities for additional client support.
• Support directors and partners with technical assignments.
• Maintain high standards and adhere to ethical and regulatory requirements.

• Experience working in an accountancy practice at manager level.
• Strong background in preparing accounts and tax returns for limited companies and unincorporated businesses.
• AAT and ACA/ACCA qualification (or qualified by experience).
• Proactive, positive, and supportive approach to team leadership.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritise in a busy environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence to present information clearly.
• Friendly, approachable nature and commitment to delivering outstanding client service.
• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ideally familiarity with cloud accounting platforms.

• 36.25 hours per week (flexible and hybrid working available).
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual salary review.
• Option to carry over one week's holiday into the next holiday year.
• Death in service benefit (3 x annual salary).
• Access to rewards and health schemes.
• 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
• Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving, and Private Medical Insurance.
• Commission schemes for introducing clients and team members.
• Pension contributions starting at 3%, rising to 4% (matched up to 6%) after four years' service.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after one year's service.