Accounts Manager - Barnstaple - £45,000-£50,000 + Progression Opportunities
Are you an experienced Accounts Manager with a passion for leading teams and delivering outstanding client service? Our client, a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice, is looking for a skilled professional to oversee a client portfolio and manage a growing team in their Barnstaple office.
With a strong focus on professional development, teamwork, and client relationships, this role offers a clear path for quick career progression within a supportive and dynamic environment.
The Role
As an Accounts Manager, you will be responsible for supervising team members, overseeing client portfolios, and ensuring a high standard of service delivery. You will act as the primary point of contact for clients while also mentoring and developing junior staff.
Key Responsibilities
1. Supervise and manage team members, ensuring efficient workflow
2. Oversee a portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance with tax and accounting regulations
3. Act as the first point of contact for client queries and business advice
4. Prepare and review financial statements for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
5. Prepare and review corporate and personal tax computations and returns
6. Review VAT return preparation and filings with HMRC and Companies House
7. Provide business set-up support, including incorporations and HMRC registrations
8. Offer strategic business advice to help clients minimise tax liabilities and maximise profitability
9. Identify opportunities to provide additional services to clients
10. Support Partners with specialist assignments and provide technical guidance
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
1. At least 5 years' experience managing a team within an accountancy practice
2. Strong background in accounts preparation and tax compliance for a variety of business structures
3. AAT, ACA, or ACCA qualification (or equivalent experience)
4. Excellent leadership skills with a focus on mentoring and developing staff
5. A proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented approach
6. Strong IT skills, including Word, Excel, and accounting software
7. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Benefits & Package
1. Up to 36.25 hours per week (part-time and flexible working options available)
2. Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
3. 20 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after 3 years' service
4. Death in service cover (3x annual salary)
5. Access to Westfield Rewards and Health Scheme
6. 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
7. Flexible benefits including buy/sell holiday, Cycle to Work, charity payroll giving, and private medical insurance
8. Pension scheme (3% employer contribution, increasing to 6% after 4 years)
9. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after one year's service
10. Bonus schemes for introducing clients and new team members
If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that values leadership, development, and client success, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.
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