Flexible Part-Time Account Manager – Practice Accounting

Autograph Recruitment; Langport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Company events

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment is seeking an experienced Account Manager for an accountancy practice in Somerset. The role is office-based across two local offices, with flexible part-time hours up to 40 per week.

You will manage a diverse client portfolio, handling accounts prep, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and general compliance while fostering long-term relationships. There will be travel between sites as required.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.
• A minimum of three years’ post-qualified experience within an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts, VAT returns, payroll, self‑assessment tax returns, and limited company accounts.
• Strong working knowledge of cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients across a range of industries.
• Preparing management accounts, year‑end accounts, and financial reports.
• Completing bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements.
• Supporting payroll processing where required.
• Managing accounts payable and receivable.
• Assisting with year‑end compliance and liaising with senior colleagues where necessary.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact.
• Supporting clients with accounting software and day‑to‑day finance queries.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and HMRC regulations.
• Identifying opportunities to improve internal processes and client service.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Autograph Recruitment is seeking an experienced Account Manager for an accountancy practice in Somerset. The role is office-based across two local offices, with flexible part-time hours up to 40 per week.

You will manage a diverse client portfolio, handling accounts prep, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and general compliance while fostering long-term relationships. There will be travel between sites as required.