Junior Manager - Accountancy

Streamline Search Ltd.; Totnes; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Hybrid work

25 days annual leave + 8 BH

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd. in Totnes is seeking a Junior Manager in Accountancy to oversee a portfolio of clients, preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, management accounts and tax returns.

The role requires ACA/ACCA qualification with at least one year post-qualification and managerial experience, plus strong leadership skills. The position offers hybrid working, with hours 8.30am-5pm, and a salary up to £42,000.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with relevant post-qualification experience
• Minimum of one year post-qualification experience in an accountancy practice
• At least one year of managerial or supervisory experience overseeing workloads and junior staff
• Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounts, tax returns and accounting standards
• Experience with UK tax legislation and filing deadlines

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of client accounts and act as main point of contact
• Review and prepare statutory accounts for various entities
• Oversee management accounts, year-end close and financial reporting
• Prepare and review corporation tax, personal tax and partnership tax returns
• Supervise and develop junior team members and review their work
• Ensure compliance and accuracy of VAT returns and reconciliations
• Support client meetings and business reviews with financial insights
• Assist with workload planning and quality control across the practice

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Excel proficiency

Accounting software (Xero)

Accounting software (Sage)

Accounting software (QuickBooks)

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Junior Manager - Accountancy

Location: Totnes, Devon

Hours: 8.30am - 5pm, Monday - Friday

Salary: £35,000 - £42,000

Holiday: Up to 33 Days incl. Bank Holidays

Sector: Practice Accountancy, Small-Medium Enterprise clients, Management

Our client is a well-established, trusted chartered accountancy and business advisory firm, giving clients confidence that their finances are in expert hands with years of proven experience. They deliver a full 360 range of services including tax planning, compliance, auditing, payroll, probate and strategic business advice. Meaning that clients can streamline all their financial needs through one reliable partner. With a proactive approach, they focus on understanding each client's goals and providing tailored, commercially focused advice that supports real business growth. The firms Totnes office covers a range of clients and sectors, including agriculture, charities and SMEs.

The Junior Manager will oversee a portfolio of clients, managing the preparation and review of statutory accounts, management accounts, tax returns and other accounting services within an accountancy practice. The role involves supervising and supporting junior team members, managing workloads and deadlines, and maintaining strong client relationships by providing reliable accounting and taxation advice. The successful candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified, with at least one year of post-qualification experience and a minimum of one year of managerial experience, alongside strong technical knowledge and leadership skills.

Position Duties

• Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as the main point of contact and building strong, long-term professional relationships.
• Review and prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders, partnerships and other business entities in accordance with relevant accounting standards, including FRS 102 and FRS 105.
• Oversee the preparation of management accounts, financial reports and year-end accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Prepare and review tax returns, including corporation tax, personal tax and partnership tax returns, ensuring compliance with current legislation and filing deadlines.
• Supervise and support junior team members, providing guidance, reviewing their work and helping develop their technical knowledge and accounting skills.
• Review bookkeeping, VAT returns and reconciliations, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete and compliant with relevant regulations.
• Monitor client deadlines and workflow, allocating work effectively across the team and ensuring accounts, tax returns and other deliverables are completed on time.
• Provide accounting and taxation advice to clients, responding to queries, identifying potential issues and recommending practical solutions to support their business needs.
• Review working papers and supporting documentation, ensuring all financial information is properly recorded, substantiated and prepared to the firm's quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve client services, including recommending tax planning strategies, improving financial processes and highlighting potential efficiencies.
• Assist with client meetings and business reviews, discussing financial performance, management information, tax liabilities and other relevant accounting matters.
• Support the Practice Manager and senior leadership team with staff development, workload management, quality control, compliance procedures and the continuous improvement of practice operations.

Position Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified, with a minimum of one year of post-qualification experience within an accountancy practice.
• At least one year of managerial or supervisory experience, including overseeing workloads, reviewing work and supporting the development of junior team members.
• Proven experience working within an accountancy practice, with a strong understanding of accounting procedures, compliance requirements and client service delivery.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Experience preparing and reviewing corporation tax and personal tax returns, with a good understanding of relevant tax legislation and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of UK accounting standards, including FRS 102 and FRS 105, with the ability to ensure accounts are accurate and compliant.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage client relationships, respond to queries and provide clear accounting and taxation guidance.
• Confident managing and prioritising workloads, delegating tasks effectively and ensuring deadlines and service standards are consistently met.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with a high level of accuracy when reviewing financial information and accounting documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or equivalent practice management systems.
• Ability to identify accounting and taxation issues, assess risks and develop practical solutions for clients and colleagues.

Position Remuneration

• Salary up to £42,000 Depending on experience
• Regular working hours 8.30 to 5pm, Monday to Friday with a 1-hour break
• Up to two days working from home after completion of probation period
• Up to 25 Days of Annual Leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Christmas Shut down, along with a gifted day on Christmas eve
• Life Assurance policy after 1 year of service
• Clear career progression, with a firm that priories career longevity for their staff