ACCOUNTS MANAGER

Lentells Limited Chartered Certified Accountants; Chard Town; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lentells Ltd, a well-established accountancy practice in the South-west, is looking for an Accounts Manager to own a diverse client portfolio. The role is full time (37.5 hours per week) and based at the Chard Office, reporting to the Staffing Director.

You will manage client relationships, review accounts and VAT returns, draft correspondence, raise invoices, and ensure deadlines. The ideal candidate combines accuracy with strong communication and the ability to work with HMRC and other

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts and tax returns.
• Strong client service mindset.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage portfolios.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Liaising with external stakeholders such as HMRC on behalf of clients
• Supporting directors with their workload as needed

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