Accounts and Tax Manager

Our client is a well-established and ambitious professional services firm, seeking an Accounts & Tax Manager to join their Barnstaple office. This is a senior role managing a portfolio of clients while overseeing the delivery of high-quality accounting and tax services. The position also involves leading and developing a team, with a strong focus on client relationships, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. The Role You will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring the timely delivery of year-end accounts, tax returns, and financial statements, while maintaining strong client relationships and high professional standards. You will also play a key role in supervising and developing junior staff and supporting the smooth running of the accounts function. Key responsibilities include: • Managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring timely completion of accounts and tax work while maintaining profitability • Preparing and reviewing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, charities, and limited companies in line with relevant accounting standards • Preparing, reviewing, and approving tax computations and returns • Building and maintaining strong client relationships, including attending meetings and providing advisory support • Allocating and managing workflow across the team to ensure deadlines and resource requirements are met • Supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of junior team members • Monitoring team performance and supporting ongoing development • Keeping up to date with changes in tax legislation and sharing knowledge across the team and clients About You • ACA or ACCA qualified • Strong general practice experience within an accountancy environment • Proven ability to manage client portfolios and lead small teams • Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and tax compliance • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and analytical ability • Confident using cloud accounting platforms and modern accounting systems • Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable managing a varied and demanding workload • Willingness to travel to client sites when required Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful