ACCOUNTS MANAGER

Lentells Limited; Chard Town; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lentells Limited is seeking an Accounts Manager to own a diverse client portfolio from our Chard office. This full-time role focuses on delivering high-quality service, managing client relationships and ensuring accurate accounting, tax and VAT work.

You will also handle invoicing, deadlines and HMRC liaison as part of a proactive team. Join a forward-thinking practice committed to client care and professional development, with opportunities to grow within a supportive environment in the

Qualifications

• Review accounts, tax returns and VAT returns for a portfolio of clients.
• Prepare insightful reports and professional correspondence for clients.
• Draft accurate invoices and monitor outstanding fees.
• Ensure deadlines are met and support directors with workload.
• Liaise with HMRC and other external stakeholders on behalf of clients.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for clients and their portfolios.
• Review accounts, tax returns, VAT returns and preparing insightful reports.
• Draft professional correspondence and letters to clients.
• Raise accurate invoices in a timely manner.
• Ensure deadlines are met for both you and your team.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding fees.
• Handle new client enquiries with confidence and clarity.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as HMRC on behalf of clients.

Skills

Client relationship management

Reviewing accounts

Tax returns

VAT returns

Invoicing

HMRC liaison

Communication

Job description

Location: Chard Office
Reporting to: Staffing Director

Lentells 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 Accounts Manager to join our dynamic team and take ownership of a diverse client portfolio. The position is full time, 37.5 hours per week.

What You'll Be Doing

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

• Acting as the main point of contact for clients and their portfolios
• Reviewing accounts, tax returns, VAT returns and preparing insightful reports
• Drafting professional correspondence and letters to clients
• Raising accurate invoices in a timely manner
• Ensuring deadlines are met for both you and your team
• Monitoring and following up on outstanding fees
• Handling new client enquiries with confidence and clarity
• Supporting directors with their workload as needed
• Liaising with external stakeholders such as HMRC on behalf of clients

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 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 of 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
01460 64441