Senior Manager (Practice Accountancy)

Real Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Manager within Practice Accountancy to join their people-focused organization in Newton Abbot. This role involves managing client portfolios, providing tax and accountancy advice, and offers a genuine pathway to partnership. The company values a supportive culture and offers hybrid working options, competitive salary, and numerous perks like professional subscription funding and extensive annual leave.

Benefits

Parking Permit Provided

25 Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + 1 Extra Day for Christmas

Flexi-Time & up to 2 Days WFH a Week

Medicash Cash Plan

Life Assurance (after 12 months)

Employee Wellbeing & Support Resources

Payment of 1 Professional Subscription per annum

Fully Funded Training Qualifications

Employee Referral Bonus (of up to £1500)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience required.
• Experience in accounts preparation and business tax essential.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse client portfolios and ensure file completion for Partner sign-off.
• Provide tax and accountancy advice across various client types.
• Act as a trusted advisor and build strong long-term client relationships.

Skills

ACCA or ACA qualified

Client relationship-building skills

Strong computer and spreadsheet skills

Education

ACCA or ACA qualification

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

CCH

Job description

Overview

Real Recruitment are delighted to support our client to recruit a Senior Manager within Practice Accountancy, to join their reputable, people-first organisation in Newton Abbot, on a full time (30 hour contracts also considered), permanent basis with Hybrid working options available.

The Company & What’s Available For You

Our client is a long-standing, highly respected accountancy practice with decades of continued success. They’re known not only for their professional excellence but also for their supportive, people-first culture. With a genuine belief that family comes first, they’ve created an environment where their team is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive!

Salary

up to £60,000 per annum DOE

• Parking Permit Provided
• 25 Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + 1 Extra Day for Christmas
• 0.5 Days Holiday Increase Per Annum
• Flexi-Time & up to 2 Day s WFH a Week
• Medicash Cash Plan
• Life Assurance (after 12 months)
• Employee Wellbeing & Support Resources
• Payment of 1 Professional Subscription per annum
• Fully Funded Training Qualifications
• Employee Referral Bonus (of up to £1500)

What You’ll Be Doing As A Senior Practice Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly alongside a Partner, supporting a wide variety of clients and playing a key role in delivering a first-class service. You’ll manage diverse client portfolios and act as a trusted advisor, building strong, long-term relationships while contributing to the ongoing success of their businesses.

You’ll work with a mix of sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies, providing high-quality support across tax, accountancy, and VAT services - always with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

What makes this role stand out is the opportunity it offers for the future: for the right person, this could be a genuine pathway to partnership, giving you the chance to develop your career at a senior level within the firm.

• Manage and review client portfolios, ensuring files are complete and ready for Partner sign-off.
• Provide tax, accountancy, and VAT advice to a range of clients (sole traders, partnerships, limited companies).
• Meet with clients independently or alongside a Partner, building strong and trusted relationships.
• Delegate and oversee workflow, budgets, billing, and client fees.
• Support, develop, and review team performance, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Keep up to date with compliance, regulations, and industry changes.
• Contribute to business development and maintain accurate records/timesheets.
• Act as a key support to the Partner, with potential progression to partnership.

Working Hours

37.5 hours per week Mondy to Friday OR Less hours over 4-5 days (min 30 hours per week)

What You’ll Bring

• ACCA or ACA qualified with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in accounts preparation, business and corporate tax; personal tax experience desirable.
• Exposure to acquisition and sale of businesses.
• Strong computer and spreadsheet skills; familiarity with accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, Xero) and accounts production software (e.g., CCH).
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Strong client relationship-building skills.

If you are seeking a Senior Manager Accountancy Practice, and you see yourself joining a people first organisation Please apply and we will be in touch to discuss.