ACCOUNTS MANAGER/ ASSISTANT MANAGER

lentells; Chard; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy firm in England is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager or Assistant Manager to manage a diverse client portfolio. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified with strong client-facing skills. This full-time position involves managing client relationships and ensuring high-quality service delivery, with ample opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Flexible schedule

On-site parking

Sick pay

Wellness programmes

Company events

Qualifications

• Experienced in accountancy practice, ideally ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified.
• A confident communicator with strong client-facing skills.
• Organised, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients and their portfolios.
• Review accounts, tax returns, VAT returns, and prepare insightful reports.
• Draft professional correspondence and letters to clients.
• Raise accurate invoices in a timely manner.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Organisational skills

Experience in accountancy practice

Proficiency in accounting software

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified

Tools

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

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Accounts Manager/Assistant Manager

Lentells Ltd is a well-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice with a reputation for delivering exceptional client service across the South-west. We're now looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Manager or Assistant Manager to join our dynamic team and take ownership of a diverse client portfolio. The position is full time, 37.5 hours per week.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a key member of our team, you’ll be responsible for managing client relationships and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Your day-to-day will include:

• Acting as the main point of contact for clients and their portfolios
• Reviewing accounts, tax returns, VAT returns, and preparing insightful reports
• Drafting professional correspondence and letters to clients
• Raising accurate invoices in a timely manner
• Ensuring deadlines are met for both you and your team
• Monitoring and following up on outstanding client fees
• Handling new client enquiries with confidence and clarity
• Supporting directors with their workload as needed
• Liaising with external stakeholders such as HMRC on behalf of clients

What We are Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Experienced in accountancy practice (ideally ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified)
• A confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
• Organised, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office tools

Why Join Lentells?

We are a well-established firm with a reputation for quality and client care. You will be part of a supportive team, with opportunities to develop and grow professionally.

We provide staff with a wide range of benefits, including private medical insurance, company pension, flexible schedule, on-site parking, sick pay, wellness programmes and company events.

Retaining a loyal team of staff is key to providing continuity of service to our clients who appreciate dealing with individuals who have built up a good relationship with them and have a detailed knowledge of their business.

Lentells Ltd have signed up to the Mindful Employer initiative. We have signed the ‘Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health’ to show our desire to support the mental health of our staff.

Closing date for applications: 22 September 2025

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