Accounts Manager - Bridgwater area

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager in the Bridgwater area. This role involves leading a team, managing diverse client portfolios, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The right candidate will have a professional accountancy qualification and a track record of supervisory experience. Offering flexible working options, competitive salary, and numerous benefits, this position provides excellent career progression opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Flexible benefits including private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Bonus and commission opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing client portfolios with strong advisory skills.
• Proven track record in supervising teams within accountancy practice.
• Ability to review technical work and provide high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small team while ensuring high work quality.
• Manage a varied client portfolio, acting as the main point of contact.
• Oversee accounts preparation and compliance with regulations.
• Provide practical advice to clients for improved performance.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Accounts preparation

Tax compliance

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Proactive service delivery

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Job description

Accounts Manager
Location: Near Bridgwater 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

• 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.

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).