Accounts Senior / Assistant Manager - Exeter

Clark Wood; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 referral bonus

Job summary

Clark Wood is recruiting an Accounts Senior / Assistant Manager for an Exeter-based independent firm. You will handle a varied client portfolio, oversee statutory and management accounts, tax computations and VAT returns, and help with forecasts and planning.

You will mentor junior staff and participate in client meetings and network events. The role requires ACA/ACCA or QBE, with strong practice experience, and excellent communication skills for client relationships.

Qualifications

• AAT, ACA or ACCA qualification, or QBE.
• Experience in an accountancy practice is essential.
• Strong accounts preparation and tax compliance experience required.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients and oversee statutory and management accounts.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and tax computations.
• Prepare VAT returns and assist with forecasts and business planning.
• Review bookkeeping records for accuracy and completeness.
• Draft correspondence for clients and HMRC; support capital tax matters.
• Attend client meetings, site visits and local networking events; mentor juniors.

Skills

Communication

Client relationships

Organised

Advisory practice

Education

AAT

ACA or ACCA

Qualified by Experience

Job description

Clark Wood is recruiting an Accounts Senior / Assistant Manager for an Exeter-based independent firm. You will handle a varied client portfolio, oversee statutory and management accounts, tax computations and VAT returns, and help with forecasts and planning.

You will mentor junior staff and participate in client meetings and network events. The role requires ACA/ACCA or QBE, with strong practice experience, and excellent communication skills for client relationships.