Accounts Manager

Delstad Recruitment; Northam; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in Northam is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to oversee client portfolios and prepare financial statements. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in accountancy, exceptional communication skills, and a proactive approach to team leadership. This role offers flexible working hours, 25 days of annual leave, and an array of benefits including health schemes and a pension plan.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Death in service cover

Access to health and reward schemes

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accountancy practice at manager level.
• Strong background in preparing accounts and tax returns for both companies and unincorporated businesses.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support junior staff.
• Act as the main contact for a portfolio of clients.
• Review and prepare financial statements for clients.

Skills

Accountancy practice experience

Preparing accounts and tax returns

Confidence in client relationship management

Proactive team leadership

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Ideally familiarity with cloud accounting platforms

Education

ACA/ACCA/AAT qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Accounts Manager Bideford or Axminster

Why Join Us?

Here, youll find more than just a role youll find a place to grow. Benefits include:

• A supportive, collaborative culture with strong career development focus

• Exposure to diverse industries and clients, keeping your work varied and interesting

• Clear progression opportunities and greater responsibility as you develop

• A friendly team environment with hybrid working and flexibility to balance work and life

Key Responsibilities

As an Accounts Manager, your role will be broad and rewarding. You will:

• Lead, mentor, and support junior staff, overseeing workflow and development

• Act as the main contact for a portfolio of clients, building long-lasting relationships

• Review and prepare financial statements for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships

• Prepare and review personal and corporate tax returns and computations

• Oversee VAT return preparation and submissions

• Ensure compliance with HMRC and Companies House filing requirements

• Support clients with business set-up, from incorporation to HMRC registrations

• Provide proactive advice to help clients improve profitability and reduce liabilities

• Identify opportunities to offer additional services or support

• Assist senior leadership with specialist and technical assignments

• Ensure all work aligns with internal quality standards and regulatory requirements

What Were Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in an accountancy practice at manager level

• Strong background in preparing accounts and tax returns for both companies and unincorporated businesses

• ACA/ACCA/AAT qualification (or equivalent experience)

• Confidence in managing client relationships and providing business advice

• A proactive, supportive approach to team leadership

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and ideally, cloud accounting platforms

Benefits & Terms

• 36.25 hours / 5 days per week (with flexible and hybrid working available)

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Annual salary review

• Option to carry over one week of holiday into the following year

• Death in service cover (3x annual salary)

• Access to health and reward schemes

• 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme

• Flexible benefits including holiday buy/sell, cycle-to-work, payroll giving, and private medical insurance

• Staff and client referral commission schemes

• Pension 3% rising to 4% after 4 years (matched up to 6%)

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 1 year of service