Tax & Accounts Manager

Autograph Specialist Recruitment Limited; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Specialist Recruitment Limited is assisting a West Somerset client to recruit an experienced Tax & Accounts Manager to lead tax and accounts delivery across a varied client portfolio.

The role combines technical accounting expertise, people management and business development, with ACA or ACCA qualification mandatory and a proven track record in UK accountancy practice. You will work closely with senior leadership, drive process improvements and maintain high service standards.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with proven UK accountancy practice experience.
• Oversee tax and accounts delivery for a varied client portfolio.
• Provide technical review and advisory support.
• Lead and develop team members and drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of tax and accounts work across a varied client portfolio.
• Provide technical review and support across compliance and advisory work.
• Manage and develop team members, supporting performance and progression.
• Work closely with senior leadership to drive team development and process improvement.
• Take responsibility for client relationships and ensure a high standard of service delivery.
• Support networking and business development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the long-term growth and direction of the practice.

Skills

People management

Client relationship management

Business development

Technical accounting knowledge

Leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Tax & Accounts Manager- West Somerset

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Tax & Accounts Manager to join their team and work closely with senior leadership.

This is a key leadership role overseeing both tax and accounts work, providing technical oversight, and supporting the continued development of the team. The role requires a strong mix of technical ability, people management, and commercial awareness. You will also play an active part in client relationship management and wider business development activity.

The successful individual will be proactive, driven and confident in managing both work and people, with the ability to operate independently while contributing to the wider vision of the practice.

Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified, with proven experience working within UK accountancy practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of both tax and accounts work across a varied client portfolio
• Provide technical review and support across compliance and advisory work
• Manage and develop team members, supporting performance and progression
• Work closely with senior leadership to drive team development and process improvement
• Take responsibility for client relationships and ensure a high standard of service delivery
• Support networking and business development initiatives
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to the long-term growth and direction of the practice