Accounts Manager

Autograph Specialist Recruitment Limited; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly environment

Flexible work

Private medical insurance

On-site parking

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment is recruiting for an Accounts Manager in Chard, Somerset. You will oversee a client portfolio, act as the primary contact, and ensure high-quality work across statutory accounts, tax, and VAT while working closely with Directors in a supportive practice environment.

The role emphasizes client-facing duties, accurate billing, and timely delivery. ACA/ACCA are preferred qualifications, with a 1st-class level of organisation and communication expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting practice or practice-style environment.
• Strong client communication and relationship management.
• Ability to manage deadlines and deliverables across a portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients as main point of contact.
• Review statutory accounts, tax and VAT returns.
• Ensure deadlines are met across your portfolio.
• Draft professional client correspondence.
• Manage billing, WIP and outstanding fees.
• Handle new client enquiries and onboarding.
• Liaise with HMRC and other third parties.
• Support Directors with client and practice matters.

Skills

Client-facing

Communication

Organisation

Autonomy

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Accounts Manager

Chard, Somerset

Autograph Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established accountancy practice in Chard who are looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Manager to join their growing team.

This is a client-facing role offering responsibility for managing a portfolio, overseeing work quality, and working closely with Directors in a supportive practice environment.

The Role:

• Managing a portfolio of clients as the main point of contact

• Reviewing statutory accounts, tax and VAT returns

• Ensuring deadlines are met across your portfolio

• Drafting professional client correspondence

• Managing billing, WIP and outstanding fees

• Handling new client enquiries and onboarding

• Liaising with HMRC and other third parties

• Supporting Directors with client and practice matters

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience within accountancy practice

• ACA / ACCA qualified (preferred)

• Strong client-facing and communication skills

• Well organised and deadline driven

• Commercially aware and comfortable working autonomously

The Benefits:

• Friendly, supportive working environment

• Flexible working arrangements

• Private medical insurance, pension and wellness benefits

• On-site parking and company events

• Employer committed to staff wellbeing and mental health

Interested?

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact:Jasmine

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Applications and CVs will be handled in strict confidence.

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