Account Manager - Flexible Hours, Client Relationships

Autograph Specialist Recruitment; Langport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Office-based role across two offices

Job summary

Autograph Specialist Recruitment is seeking an experienced Account Manager for an established accountancy practice in Somerset. This permanent part-time role (up to 40 hours per week) offers flexibility, autonomy, and long-term career stability.

You will manage a varied client portfolio with accounts prep, VAT, payroll, and compliance. The successful candidate will be ACCA/ ACA/ CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with 3+ years in practice, strong client relationships, and proficiency in Xero,

Qualifications

• Qualified with ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years post-qualification experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts, VAT returns, payroll, and self-assessment tax returns.
• Knowledge of cloud accounting software such as Xero/QuickBooks/Sage.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients across varied industries.
• Prepare management accounts, year-end accounts, and financial reports.
• Complete bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and maintain records.
• Submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements.
• Support payroll processing when required.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable and client queries.
• Liaise with senior colleagues for year-end compliance.
• Build strong client relationships as a primary contact.
• Assist clients with accounting software and finance queries.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and HMRC rules.
• Identify process improvements for service delivery.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Travel flexibility

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Autograph Specialist Recruitment is seeking an experienced Account Manager for an established accountancy practice in Somerset. This permanent part-time role (up to 40 hours per week) offers flexibility, autonomy, and long-term career stability.

You will manage a varied client portfolio with accounts prep, VAT, payroll, and compliance. The successful candidate will be ACCA/ ACA/ CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with 3+ years in practice, strong client relationships, and proficiency in Xero,