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Our client is a well-established and ambitious professional services firm, seeking an Accounts & Tax Manager to join their Barnstaple office. This is a senior role managing a portfolio of clients while overseeing the delivery of high-quality accounting and tax services. The position also involves leading and developing a team, with a strong focus on client relationships, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
The Role
You will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring the timely delivery of year-end accounts, tax returns, and financial statements, while maintaining strong client relationships and high professional standards. You will also play a key role in supervising and developing junior staff and supporting the smooth running of the accounts function.
Key responsibilities include:
• Managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring timely completion of accounts and tax work while maintaining profitability
• Preparing and reviewing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, charities, and limited companies in line with relevant accounting standards
• Preparing, reviewing, and approving tax computations and returns
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, including attending meetings and providing advisory support
• Allocating and managing workflow across the team to ensure deadlines and resource requirements are met
• Supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of junior team members
• Monitoring team performance and supporting ongoing development
• Keeping up to date with changes in tax legislation and sharing knowledge across the team and clients
About You
• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Strong general practice experience within an accountancy environment
• Proven ability to manage client portfolios and lead small teams
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and tax compliance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and analytical ability
• Confident using cloud accounting platforms and modern accounting systems
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable managing a varied and demanding workload
• Willingness to travel to client sites when required
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.
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