Accounts Manager - Bideford area

Airport Placements; Bideford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Bideford is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager. In this role, you will lead a team, manage a diverse client portfolio, and ensure compliance in accounts preparation and tax returns. The ideal candidate will hold a professional accountancy qualification and have solid experience in a practice environment. This position offers flexible working options and competitive benefits, including a salary between £40K - £55K dependent on experience.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Flexible benefits including private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Strong background in accountancy practice required.
• Experience in managing relationships and supervising staff necessary.
• Confident in providing practical advice to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team, ensuring high-quality work.
• Manage a portfolio of clients and act as their main contact.
• Oversee accounts preparation and tax return compliance.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Accounts preparation

Tax compliance

Organizational skills

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Job description

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.
• 40K - 55K dependant on experience and Annual salary review.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• 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).