Senior Client Manager - Accounts & Tax

Acorn by Synergie; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent role

Path to partnership

Leadership responsibility

Diverse client portfolio

Professional development & progression

Growth opportunity

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a well-established accountancy practice in Newton Abbot for an experienced Senior Account Manager / Senior Accountant. The role involves leading a diverse client portfolio, reviewing accounts and tax returns, and supporting the growth of the firm.

Ideally ACA or ACCA qualified with 5+ years post-qualification experience. You will manage and develop the accounts team, build client relationships, and participate in business development, with a clear

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with minimum 5 years post-qualified experience.
• Strong experience in accounts preparation, financial reporting and corporate tax.
• Experience managing clients including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Proficient with Sage, QuickBooks, Xero and CCH or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Review accounts, tax returns, VAT returns and client files, ensuring accuracy and timely Partner sign-off.
• Provide advice on income tax, corporate tax, capital gains tax and wider accountancy matters.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted business advisor.
• Lead client meetings independently or alongside the Partner.
• Oversee billing, budgeting, fee reviews and commercial performance.
• Delegate workflow and support day-to-day management of the accounts team.
• Review colleagues' work and provide coaching, mentoring and development.
• Support compliance, regulatory updates and best practice across the firm.
• Contribute to business development, networking and practice growth.
• Provide leadership and cover for the Partner when required.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Commercial mindset

Team mentoring

Education

ACA or ACCA

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

CCH

Job description

Senior Account Manager | Senior Accountant | ACA / ACCA Accountant | Accounts & Tax

Newton Abbot, Devon | Competitive Salary | Full-Time | Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Newton Abbot for an experienced Senior Account Manager / Senior Accountant.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant looking to take the next step in their career. You'll manage a diverse client portfolio, lead and develop a team, and play a key role in the continued growth of the practice, with a clear pathway towards future partnership.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Clear pathway towards future partnership.
• Genuine leadership responsibility and autonomy.
• Diverse client portfolio across multiple sectors.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of an established accountancy practice.

Key Duties

• Manage a diverse portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Review accounts, tax returns, VAT returns and client files, ensuring accuracy and timely Partner sign-off.
• Provide advice on income tax, corporate tax, capital gains tax and wider accountancy matters.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted business advisor.
• Lead client meetings independently or alongside the Partner.
• Oversee billing, budgeting, fee reviews and commercial performance.
• Delegate workflow and support the day-to-day management of the accounts team.
• Review colleagues' work and provide coaching, mentoring and development.
• Support compliance, regulatory updates and best practice across the firm.
• Contribute to business development, networking and practice growth.
• Provide leadership and cover for the Partner when required.

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Minimum 5 years' post-qualified experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong experience in accounts preparation, financial reporting and corporate tax.
• Experience managing clients including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Good knowledge of Sage, QuickBooks, Xero and CCH or similar software.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting standards and tax legislation.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially minded with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple client deadlines within a busy practice.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.