Senior Account Manager | Senior Accountant | ACA / ACCA Accountant | Accounts & Tax
Newton Abbot, Devon | Competitive Salary | Full-Time | Permanent
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Newton Abbot for an experienced Senior Account Manager / Senior Accountant .
This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant looking to take the next step in their career. You'll manage a diverse client portfolio, lead and develop a team, and play a key role in the continued growth of the practice, with a clear pathway towards future partnership .
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Clear pathway towards future partnership.
- Genuine leadership responsibility and autonomy.
- Diverse client portfolio across multiple sectors.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression.
- Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of an established accountancy practice.
Key Duties
- Manage a diverse portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
- Review accounts, tax returns, VAT returns and client files, ensuring accuracy and timely Partner sign-off.
- Provide advice on income tax, corporate tax, capital gains tax and wider accountancy matters.
- Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted business advisor.
- Lead client meetings independently or alongside the Partner.
- Oversee billing, budgeting, fee reviews and commercial performance.
- Delegate workflow and support the day-to-day management of the accounts team.
- Review colleagues' work and provide coaching, mentoring and development.
- Support compliance, regulatory updates and best practice across the firm.
- Contribute to business development, networking and practice growth.
- Provide leadership and cover for the Partner when required.
Requirements
- ACA or ACCA qualified.
- Minimum 5 years' post-qualified experience within an accountancy practice.
- Strong experience in accounts preparation, financial reporting and corporate tax.
- Experience managing clients including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
- Good knowledge of Sage, QuickBooks, Xero and CCH or similar software.
- Strong understanding of UK accounting standards and tax legislation.
- Proven leadership and people management experience.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Commercially minded with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple client deadlines within a busy practice.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Senior Accountant, Senior Account Manager, Client Manager, ACA Accountant or ACCA Accountant looking for your next career opportunity in Newton Abbot , apply today with your up-to-date CV or contact Acorn by Synergie for more information.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
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Locations
Senior Client Manager - Accounts & Tax in Devon, Exeter employer: Acorn by Synergie
Acorn by Synergie is an excellent employer, offering a stable Monday to Friday role with no weekend working, making it ideal for those seeking work-life balance. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package including generous holiday allowance, private medical insurance, and ongoing wellbeing support, all within a supportive and safety-focused work culture that encourages professional growth and teamwork in the vibrant industrial setting of Newton Abbot.
