Hybrid Account Manager (Practice) – Flexible Hours & Growth

Confidential; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Company events

Flexible part-time hours

Job summary

Confidential Accountancy Practice in Somerset is seeking an experienced Account Manager to oversee a client portfolio and deliver accounts preparation, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and compliance. The role offers flexibility to split hours across two offices with travel between sites as needed.

The ideal candidate holds ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, with 3+ years in practice and strong knowledge of cloud software (Xero/QuickBooks/Sage).

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.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• The ability to travel between two local office locations as required.

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

Client relationship management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

3+ years post-qualified experience in practice

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Confidential Accountancy Practice in Somerset is seeking an experienced Account Manager to oversee a client portfolio and deliver accounts preparation, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and compliance. The role offers flexibility to split hours across two offices with travel between sites as needed.

The ideal candidate holds ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, with 3+ years in practice and strong knowledge of cloud software (Xero/QuickBooks/Sage).