Accounts Manager Bideford or Axminster
Why Join Us?
Here, youll find more than just a role youll find a place to grow. Benefits include:
* A supportive, collaborative culture with strong career development focus
* Exposure to diverse industries and clients, keeping your work varied and interesting
* Clear progression opportunities and greater responsibility as you develop
* A friendly team environment with hybrid working and flexibility to balance work and life
Key Responsibilities
As an Accounts Manager, your role will be broad and rewarding. You will:
* Lead, mentor, and support junior staff, overseeing workflow and development
* Act as the main contact for a portfolio of clients, building long-lasting relationships
* Review and prepare financial statements for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships
* Prepare and review personal and corporate tax returns and computations
* Oversee VAT return preparation and submissions
* Ensure compliance with HMRC and Companies House filing requirements
* Support clients with business set-up, from incorporation to HMRC registrations
* Provide proactive advice to help clients improve profitability and reduce liabilities
* Identify opportunities to offer additional services or support
* Assist senior leadership with specialist and technical assignments
* Ensure all work aligns with internal quality standards and regulatory requirements
What Were Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
* Previous experience in an accountancy practice at manager level
* Strong background in preparing accounts and tax returns for both companies and unincorporated businesses
* ACA/ACCA/AAT qualification (or equivalent experience)
* Confidence in managing client relationships and providing business advice
* A proactive, supportive approach to team leadership
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office and ideally, cloud accounting platforms
Benefits & Terms
* 36.25 hours / 5 days per week (with flexible and hybrid working available)
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Annual salary review
* Option to carry over one week of holiday into the following year
* Death in service cover (3x annual salary)
* Access to health and reward schemes
* 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme
* Flexible benefits including holiday buy/sell, cycle-to-work, payroll giving, and private medical insurance
* Staff and client referral commission schemes
* Pension 3% rising to 4% after 4 years (matched up to 6%)
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 1 year of service