Accounts Manager

Description

Account Manager Accountancy Practice Location: Somerset (office-based across two local offices)

Job Type: Permanent Part-Time (up to 40 hours per week)

Salary: GBP35,000 GBP40,000 FTE (depending on experience)

A well-established and growing accountancy practice is looking to recruit an experienced Account Manager to join its friendly and supportive team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practice accountant who enjoys working closely with a varied client portfolio and is looking for a role offering flexibility, autonomy, and long-term career stability.

The Role You'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring a high standard of service across accounts preparation, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and general compliance. This is a varied role where you'll build strong client relationships while supporting businesses with their day-to-day accounting requirements.

The successful candidate will have the flexibility to spread their hours across two local offices and should be comfortable travelling between sites when required.

Key Responsibilities Managing a portfolio of clients across a range of industries.

Preparing management accounts, year-end accounts, and financial reports.

Completing bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and maintaining accurate accounting records.

Preparing and submitting VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements.

Supporting payroll processing where required.

Managing accounts payable and receivable.

Assisting with year-end compliance and liaising with senior colleagues where necessary.

Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact.

Supporting clients with accounting software and day-to-day finance queries.

Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and HMRC regulations.

Identifying opportunities to improve internal processes and client service.

About You The ideal candidate will have:

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.

A minimum of three years' post-qualified experience within an accountancy practice.

Experience preparing statutory accounts, VAT returns, payroll, self-assessment tax returns, and limited company accounts.

Strong working knowledge of cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar.

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Strong communication and client relationship skills.

A proactive and professional approach with excellent attention to detail.

The ability to travel between two local office locations as required.

What's on Offer Salary of GBP35,000 GBP40,000 FTE, depending on experience.

Flexible part-time hours (up to 40 hours per week).

Friendly and supportive working environment.

Health and wellbeing initiatives.

Company events.

Long-term opportunity within a respected and growing accountancy practice.

If you're an experienced practice accountant looking for a varied client-facing role with flexibility and genuine career stability, we'd love to hear from you.

Ad ID: 5418637507