Accounts Manager - Non Audit

Clark Wood; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accounting firm in Exeter is seeking an Accounts Manager to manage a diverse client portfolio. The role involves delivering various accounting services, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The firm offers hybrid working options, flexible hours, and a competitive benefits package. An excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant to enhance their career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Flexible hours

Competitive pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Accounts Manager or similar role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and deliver services like annual accounts.
• Supervise and develop Accounts Assistants.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Client management

Tax planning

Bookkeeping

Mentoring

Job description

Job Details

• Location

  Exeter

• Sector:

  Audit and Business Services ,Accounts ,Accounts & Audit

• Contract Type:

  Permanent

• Salary:

  £45000 - £60000 per annum

• Contact:

  Will Langdon

• Contact email:

  [e-mail]

• Contact phone:

  [phone]

• Published:

  1 day ago

• Expiry date:

  2026-01-03

• Startdate:

  2025-12-04

• Consultant:

  Will Langdon

Clark Wood is working with a growing firm of accountants in Exeter who are looking to appoint an Accounts Manager to their expanding team.

As an Accounts Manager, you will join an experienced group of accounting professionals and work with a varied client portfolio, delivering a comprehensive range of services.

You will also have the opportunity to mentor and support junior members of the accounts team.

The firm is located on the east side of Exeter, offering ample on‑site parking.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients and delivering services such as annual accounts, self‑assessment tax, corporation tax, VAT, bookkeeping, and other specialist areas.
• Dealing with day‑to‑day client queries and supporting their business growth and compliance needs.
• Supervising and developing Accounts Assistants, providing ongoing guidance and training.
• Building and maintaining strong, long‑term client relationships.
• Offering proactive advice on accounting and tax planning.
• Ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of solutions aligned with client goals.
• Preparing regular updates and reports for clients and internal management.
• Reviewing work completed by team members and clearly communicating financial performance and obligations to clients.
• Overseeing clients’ management accounts, identifying variances, and highlighting planning opportunities.

The firm provides hybrid working options, flexible hours, a competitive pension scheme, and generous holiday entitlement.

For more information, please contact Will Langdon at Clark Wood: [e-mail] / 07775 038754