Our clients office is set in the beautiful and historic seaside town of Budleigh Salterton, Devon. An accounting firm of highly skilled and experienced professionals are working with Jobseekers Recruitment Services and are looking for an experienced Accounts Manager to join their very friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking for a new challenge. Our client prides themselves on offering a very warm and friendly personal service to their clients Due to an expanding portfolio, they are seeking to recruit an experienced Accounts Manager/ Accountant. THE ROLE You will be managing the delivery of a range of accounting services to a varied client base including, limited companies, sole traders and partnerships Preparation and production of Statutory financial statements and supporting schedules for small and medium sized businesses Preparation of Companies tax returns (Corporate and Personal) including liaising with HMRC on behalf of their clients VAT returns and final submission Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients Provide training/support to new and existing staff as/when needed Line manage a small team of bookkeepers and accounts seniors ABOUT YOU Ideally, you will have the following experience, skills and attributes: This role would suit a fully qualified ACA or ACCA, although consideration will be given to outstanding part-qualified and qualified by experience applicants with a career background within accountancy practice Previous experience of working within an Accountancy Practice Preparing Accounts for Limited Companies, Sole Traders and Partnerships Capable of delivering accounts preparation, management and financial reports Competent at using accounting software such as Quickbooks/Sage/Xero Ability to manage a client portfolio, ability to build strong working relations and being mindful of delivering an outstanding customer experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills with great attention to detail Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines Have the ability to use your own initiative What's on offer F/T hours (100% site based) Salary up to GBP40000 benefits