General Practice Manager

A C Mole LLP; Taunton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent firm of Chartered Accountants in Taunton is seeking an ambitious General Practice Manager. In this role, you will manage a varied portfolio of clients, support junior staff, and ensure high standards of service. The ideal candidate will have an ACA or ACCA qualification and significant experience in client management. This position offers hybrid working options and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Additional day off for your birthday

Hybrid and flexible working options

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance and private healthcare

Free on-site parking

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a broad portfolio of clients.
• Experience leading, coaching, or supervising others.
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors.
• Review accounts for clients to ensure files are ready for partner review.
• Support junior team members in preparing accounts.
• Handle accounting, taxation, and VAT queries.
• Manage workflow to meet deadlines and exceed client expectations.
• Build strong relationships with clients.
• Coach and mentor trainees.

Skills

Client management

Strong communication skills

Coaching and mentoring

Technical knowledge in accounting and tax

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

We are looking to appoint a General Practice Manager to join our busy and expanding team in Taunton, Somerset.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional to take on a varied role, manage their own portfolio of clients, and play a key part in developing our team.

The Role

Reporting directly to senior leadership, this role will bring your background as an all-rounder accounts and general tax practice professional to manage a varied portfolio of clients including sole traders, partnerships, LLPs and limited companies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors.
• Review accounts for a range of clients of different sizes across a range of industries as prepared by junior staff, ensuring files are of a high standard and ready for partner review.
• Support junior team members in preparing accounts in line with relevant accounting standards.
• Deal with accounting, taxation, and VAT queries as they arise.
• Manage workflow effectively to ensure deadlines are met and client expectations are exceeded.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with both new and existing clients.
• Coach, mentor, and support the development of trainees within the team.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent).
• Proven experience managing a broad portfolio of clients.
• Experience leading, coaching, or supervising others
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Why Join A C Mole?

A C Mole is one of the South West’s leading independent firms of Chartered Accountants, Chartered Tax Advisers and Registered Auditors.

We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding service to clients while supporting and developing our people.

We offer a competitive package, including:

• 25 days’ holiday (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
• An additional day off for your birthday.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• A contributory Pension scheme
• Life assurance and private healthcare.
• Free on-site parking.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Ongoing training, development, and mentoring opportunities to help you reach your career goals.

In addition, we offer a competitive salary, dependant on experience.

Apply

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact Naomi Gosling at [e-mail] to discuss this opportunity further.

We welcome applicants seeking flexibility in their working arrangements, including hybrid or part-time working, to accommodate family, caring responsibilities, further study, or personal commitments.