Accounts Manager - Okehampton area

HR GO Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager near Okehampton to lead a small team and manage a varied client portfolio. The role offers opportunities for career growth, requiring a professional accountancy qualification and strong experience in accounts preparation and tax work. Benefits include a salary of £40K - 45K, flexible working options, generous leave, and enhanced parental pay. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a proactive approach to client services.

Benefits

Annual salary review

Flexible working options

Free parking

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong background in accountancy practice with experience in managing client relationships.
• Proven ability to supervise and develop a team.
• Experience in preparing accounts and tax returns within practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small team ensuring effective collaboration.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients as their main point of contact.
• Oversee the preparation and compliance of accounts and tax returns.

Skills

Client relationship management

Accounts preparation

Tax advisory

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Job description

Accounts Manager
Location: Near Okehampton area

Are you an experienced accounts professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and ambitious environment? We are seeking an Accounts Manager to join a friendly, high-performing team. This is a great chance to work with a diverse client portfolio, mentor junior staff, and play a key role in delivering exceptional service and advice. For the right candidate, there's clear potential to progress to senior leadership roles in the future.

Main Duties

In this role, you will:

• Lead, support, and develop a small team, ensuring high-quality work and effective collaboration.
• Manage a varied portfolio of clients, acting as their main point of contact.
• Oversee the preparation and review of accounts, tax returns, and related financial information.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and deadlines.
• Provide practical advice to help clients achieve their goals and improve performance.
• Support senior colleagues on wider projects and contribute to the growth of the practice.

About You

We're looking for someone with a strong background in accountancy practice who enjoys working closely with clients and supporting a team. You'll be confident in managing relationships, reviewing technical work, and providing sound advice.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Solid experience in accounts preparation and tax work within practice.
• A track record of supervising or managing others.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to deal with a wide range of clients.
• A proactive, approachable style and a commitment to delivering high-quality service.

Benefits

• 40K - 45K dependant on experience and Annual salary review.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Free parking
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with option to carry over).
• Pension scheme with matched contributions after 4 years' service.
• Flexible benefits including private medical insurance, cycle-to-work, and charitable giving options.
• Employee Assistance Programme and health support.
• Bonus and commission opportunities.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay (after qualifying period).