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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
- Supervise and manage team members, ensuring efficient workflow
- Oversee a portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance with tax and accounting regulations
- Act as the first point of contact for client queries and business advice
- Prepare and review financial statements for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
- Prepare and review corporate and personal tax computations and returns
- Review VAT return preparation and filings with HMRC and Companies House
- Provide business set-up support, including incorporations and HMRC registrations
- Offer strategic business advice to help clients minimise tax liabilities and maximise profitability
- Identify opportunities to provide additional services to clients
- Support Partners with specialist assignments and provide technical guidance
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- At least 5 years' experience managing a team within an accountancy practice
- Strong background in accounts preparation and tax compliance for a variety of business structures
- AAT, ACA, or ACCA qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Excellent leadership skills with a focus on mentoring and developing staff
- A proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented approach
- Strong IT skills, including Word, Excel, and accounting software
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Benefits & Package
-Up to 36.25 hours per week (part-time and flexible working options available)
-Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
-20 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after 3 years' service
-Death in service cover (3x annual salary)
-Access to Westfield Rewards and Health Scheme
-24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
-Flexible benefits including buy/sell holiday, Cycle to Work, charity payroll giving, and private medical insurance
-Pension scheme (3% employer contribution, increasing to 6% after 4 years)
-Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after one year's service
-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!
