Accounts Manager

HR GO Driving; Axminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance firm in Axminster is looking for an experienced Accounts Manager to join their high-performing team. You'll lead and mentor a team while managing a diverse client portfolio, ensuring compliance and delivering exceptional service. The ideal candidate will hold a professional accountancy qualification and have a strong background in accountancy practice. This position offers a competitive salary, annual leave, and various flexible benefits.

Benefits

Annual salary review

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts preparation and tax work within practice.
• Track record of supervising or managing others.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small team ensuring high-quality work.
• Manage a portfolio of clients acting as the main contact.
• Oversee preparation and review of accounts and tax returns.

Skills

Accountancy practice background

Strong organisational skills

Clear communication skills

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Job description

Accounts Manager
Location: Axminster area

Are you an experienced accounts professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and ambitious environment? We are seeking an Accounts Manager to join a friendly, high-performing team. This is a great chance to work with a diverse client portfolio, mentor junior staff, and play a key role in delivering exceptional service and advice. For the right candidate, there's clear potential to progress to senior leadership roles in the future.

Main Duties

In this role, you will:

• Lead, support, and develop a small team, ensuring high-quality work and effective collaboration.
• Manage a varied portfolio of clients, acting as their main point of contact.
• Oversee the preparation and review of accounts, tax returns, and related financial information.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and deadlines.
• Provide practical advice to help clients achieve their goals and improve performance.
• Support senior colleagues on wider projects and contribute to the growth of the practice.

About You

We\'re looking for someone with a strong background in accountancy practice who enjoys working closely with clients and supporting a team. You\'ll be confident in managing relationships, reviewing technical work, and providing sound advice.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Solid experience in accounts preparation and tax work within practice.
• A track record of supervising or managing others.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to deal with a wide range of clients.
• A proactive, approachable style and a commitment to delivering high-quality service.
• 45K - 55K dependant on experience and Annual salary review.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with option to carry over).
• Pension scheme with matched contributions after 4 years service.
• Flexible benefits including private medical insurance, cycle-to-work, and charitable giving options.
• Employee Assistance Programme and health support.
• Bonus and commission opportunities.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay (after qualifying period).