Accounts and Tax Manager - Practice

Reed; Weston-super-Mare; Híbrido; GBP 50 000 - 61 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Private Medical Insurance

Private Dental Cover

Life Assurance

Flexible working

Resumo da oferta

Reed is recruiting an Accounts & Tax Manager to lead a small team at their Weston-super-Mare office. The role focuses on client portfolio growth, accounts preparation, and tax work with the support of software like Digita, Xero and QuickBooks.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, communicative and detail‑oriented, capable of independent work while contributing to a collaborative culture. Hybrid working model and career progression to Director level are offered.

Qualificações

• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and taxation.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Proven experience leading teams and developing staff.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and workloads.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and develop a growing portfolio of clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular meetings at Weston office.
• Accounts preparation and analysis.
• Supervise and mentor team members; ensure workload balance and development.
• Review accounts prepared by junior staff and provide feedback.
• Assist with tax computations and capital allowance claims.
• Prepare tax returns using specialist software (Digita) and calculate liabilities.
• Provide accounts, tax, and business advice to clients as required.
• Ensure completion of statutory and compliance forms (P11Ds, VAT).
• Prepare reports and correspondence for clients; liaise on written communications.
• Utilise Digita, Xero, and QuickBooks; stay up to date with legislation.

Conhecimentos

Accounts preparation

Taxation

Team leadership

Client relations

Regulatory knowledge

Formação académica

AAT

ATT

ACCA

ACA

CTA

Ferramentas

Digita

Xero

QuickBooks

Descrição da oferta de emprego

An independent highly successful firm based in Weston Super Mare is currently recruiting for a brand new role Accounts & Tax Manager to take over and manage a small team of 4-5 individuals. This is a friendly, open, relaxed not corporate practice, with a strong emphasis on team work and a fantastic culture, as well as minimal staff turnover. For the right candidate, as the practice is growing and opening up additional offices there is a real chance to progress into a Director level.

The Weston-Super-Mare office is a long-established and highly regarded branch of the firm, with a strong reputation built on excellent client relationships and service delivery. They manage a diverse portfolio of longstanding clients whilst continuing to attract new business, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Accounts & Tax Manager.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, proactive, take pride in delivering a high standard of work and adept at building positive working relationships. They will be an effective communicator, with a keen eye for detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a growing portfolio of clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular meetings and ongoing support at our Weston office.
• Accounts preparation and analysis.
• Supervise, mentor, and support team members, ensuring effective workload management and professional development.
• Review accounts prepared by junior staff and provide constructive feedback.
• Assist with tax computations, including adjusted profit calculations and capital allowance claims.
• Prepare tax returns using specialist software (currently Digita) and calculate client tax liabilities.
• Provide accounts, tax, and business advice to clients as required.
• Manage and support the team's completion of statutory and compliance-related forms, including P11Ds and VAT returns.
• Liaise with clients and prepare reports, emails, correspondence, and other written communications.
• Use accounts preparation software and cloud accounting platforms, including Digita, Xero, and QuickBooks.
• Keep up to date with changes in relevant legislation, regulations, and industry developments.

Skills and Experience Required

• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and taxation.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Proven experience in leading teams as well as fostering the growth and development of direct reports.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience using accounting software, including Digita, Xero, and QuickBooks, would be advantageous.

Professional Qualifications and Development

• Relevant professional qualifications include AAT, ATT, ACCA, ACA, CTA, or equivalent.
• Ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is fully supported and funded by the practice.

Benefits Package

Salary

• £55,000 salary negotiable for the right person

Holidays

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday day accrued for each completed year of service

Health & Protection

• Private Medical Insurance
• Private Dental Cover
• Life Assurance

Flexible Working

• One day per week working from home
• 37.5-hour working week
• Flexible hours with core hours of 10:00am - 4:00pm