ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Lentells Limited Chartered Certified Accountants; Taunton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Flexible schedule

On-site parking

Sick pay

Wellness programmes

Company events

Job summary

Lentells Limited Chartered Certified Accountants is seeking an Accounts Assistant Manager based in Taunton. In this role, you will manage a diverse client portfolio while ensuring exceptional service delivery and developing junior staff members.

The ideal candidate has experience in accountancy, is organised and proficient in accounting software. The position offers a full-time role with a competitive benefits package including private medical insurance and a company pension.

Qualifications

• Experienced in accountancy practice, ideally ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified.
• Proficient in accounting software and working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Organised, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as primary point of contact.
• Preparing accounts, tax and VAT returns with accuracy.
• Liaising with directors for guidance on complex matters.
• Mentoring junior staff and providing day-to-day support.

Skills

Accountancy practice experience

Proficiency in accounting software

Organised and deadline-driven

Ability to work independently and in a team

Microsoft Office tools proficiency

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified

Job description

Accounts Assistant Manager

Location: Chard or Taunton
Reporting to: Staffing Director

Lentells Ltd is a well-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice with a reputation for delivering exceptional client service across the South-west. We're now looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Manager to join our dynamic team and take ownership of a diverse client portfolio. The position is full time, 37.5 hours per week.

About the Role

As an Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in managing and preparing accounts and tax returns for your own portfolio of clients. You'll be the trusted point of contact for those clients, ensuring they receive exceptional service while supporting the wider team and directors.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a key member of our team, you’ll be responsible for managing client relationships and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Your day-to-day will include:

• Managing a portfolio of clients: acting as their primary point of contact and building strong professional relationships
• Preparing accounts, tax and VAT returns: Handling queries with accuracy and confidence
• Liaising with directors: Seeking guidance on complex matters before taking action
• Drafting client correspondence: Preparing letters and documentation for director approval
• Billing responsibilities: Raising fees promptly and professionally
• Supporting directors: Assisting with ad-hoc tasks as required
• Mentoring junior staff: Providing coaching, training and day-to-day support
• Reviewing accounts prepared by others: With director support as part of your development
• Liaising with external stakeholders: Helping resolve straightforward issues as your confidence grows
• Undertaking additional duties: supporting the smooth running of the department

What We are Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Experienced in accountancy practice (ideally ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified)
• Organised, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office tools

Why Join Lentells?

We are a well-established firm with a reputation for quality and client care. You will be part of a supportive team, with opportunities to develop and grow professionally.

We provide staff with a wide range of benefits, including private medical insurance, company pension, flexible schedule, on-site parking, sick pay, wellness programmes and company events.

Retaining a loyal team of staff is key to providing continuity of service to our clients who appreciate dealing with individuals who have built up a good relationship with them and have a detailed knowledge of their business.

Lentells Ltd have signed up to the Mindful Employer initiative. We have signed the ‘Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health’ to show our desire to support the mental health of our staff.

17-18 Leach Road, Chard Business Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FA