General Practice Senior Manager

Rutherford Briant; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Diverse client exposure

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Rutherford Briant in the South West is seeking a General Practice Senior Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and private clients, combining technical accounting excellence with strategic advisory and leadership.

You will oversee statutory accounts, tax returns, and personal/director/shareholder tax advice, while developing lasting client relationships and guiding staff development in a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent
• Experience managing a varied portfolio of clients
• Broad technical knowledge across accounts preparation, corporation tax, and personal tax
• Experience advising owner-managed businesses, SMEs, directors and shareholders

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and private clients, acting as their main point of contact
• Oversee the preparation and review of statutory accounts, management accounts, and tax returns
• Provide personal and business tax advice, including tax planning for individuals, directors, shareholders, and owner-managed businesses
• Deliver commercial and strategic advisory support, including cash flow planning, business growth, restructuring, and succession planning

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership

Strategic advisory

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Take the lead in a senior general practice role where your technical expertise, commercial insight, and client relationships genuinely matter.

A well-established and growing accountancy and advisory firm with a strong reputation for supporting SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and private clients across a wide range of industries. The firm combines technical excellence with a collaborative culture, modern systems, and a strong focus on long-term client relationships and staff development.

Responsibilities:

As a General Practice Senior Manager, you will

• Manage a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and private clients, acting as their main point of contact
• Oversee the preparation and review of statutory accounts, management accounts, and tax returns
• Provide personal and business tax advice, including tax planning for individuals, directors, shareholders, and owner-managed businesses
• Deliver commercial and strategic advisory support, including cash flow planning, business growth, restructuring, and succession planning

Requirements:

As a General Practice Senior Manager, you will need

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent
• Strong experience within accountancy practice, including managing a varied portfolio of clients
• Broad technical knowledge across accounts preparation, corporation tax, and personal tax
• Experience advising owner-managed businesses, SMEs, directors, and shareholders

Benefits:

As a General Practice Senior Manager, you will get

• Competitive salary with clear progression opportunities
• Exposure to a varied client base across multiple sectors
• Ongoing professional development and leadership support
• A collaborative, people-focused culture where your contribution is valued

If you're looking for a senior role where you can combine technical expertise, client advisory work, team leadership, and commercial responsibility, this is a strong next step in your career.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.