Senior Manager (Practice Accountancy)

Real Recruitment; Highweek; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Manager in Practice Accountancy for a prominent client in Newton Abbot. This full-time role offers competitive salary and hybrid working options. You will manage diverse client portfolios providing expert tax and accountancy services. There are opportunities for career development towards partnership. Ideal candidates will have extensive post-qualification experience and strong client relationship skills.

Benefits

Parking Permit Provided

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

Flexi-Time & up to 2 Day's WFH a Week

Fully Funded Training Qualifications

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review client portfolios.
• Provide tax, accountancy, and VAT advice.
• Delegate and oversee workflow and budgets.

Skills

ACCA or ACA qualified

Strong client relationship-building skills

Strong computer and spreadsheet skills

Education

5 years post-qualification experience

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.

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