Manager, Outsourced Finance in Taunton

We are recruiting for a qualified accountant to join the Outsourced Finance department in our Taunton or Yeovil office as a Manager. This is a client-facing, technically focused role within a growing and advisory-led team. The successful candidate will work closely with business owners and management teams, helping them understand their financial performance, identify opportunities for improvement and make informed commercial decisions.

Alongside reviewing management accounts and supporting complex VAT matters, the role will play an important part in the continued development of our advisory services, including budgeting, forecasting, financial control support and the future growth of our fractional Finance Director offering. You will manage client relationships, attend client meetings and work alongside colleagues across Albert Goodman to identify opportunities where Outsourced Finance can add value. The role will be actively involved in business development, networking and service development, helping to raise the profile of the department both internally and externally.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strong technical expertise with commercial thinking and relationship building. While this role does not involve the preparation of year-end accounts, a strong technical background is essential to maintain high standards, support colleagues and ensure work is robust and consistent.

What we need from you

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified
• Have post-qualification experience within a practice environment
• Have exposure to a broad client base including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Possess strong technical knowledge, including FRS 102 1A and FRS 105
• Have strong knowledge of VAT and experience dealing with more complex VAT matters
• Have a genuine interest in management accounting, financial analysis and advisory services
• Have experience preparing or reviewing budgets, forecasts and cashflow reporting
• Be confident presenting information to clients and explaining financial information clearly
• Be commercially minded, proactive and comfortable building trusted client relationships
• Enjoy networking, business development and identifying opportunities to grow services
• Demonstrate excellent people skills and a strong commitment to outstanding client service

We understand that not everyone will come with these exact requirements. If your experience isn’t a complete match but you feel you could bring a lot to AG, we’d still encourage you to apply so that we can learn more about you!

What we can give you in return

• A minimum of 25 days holiday which increases with length of service. Plus, the option to buy and sell holiday
• An annual salary review
• Group pension scheme
• A Level 1 Medicash Plan provided to all employees
• Life assurance, which includes access to a smart health app
• An employee assistance programme for you and your family
• One volunteering day per year
• Cinema society discounts
• GymFlex discounts
• Bupa private medical insurance available
• Electric car and cycle to work schemes

About AG

Albert Goodman is a firm of Chartered Accountants, Tax Consultants and Financial Planners, providing high-quality advice to over 5000 local and national businesses and individuals. We are friendly, fair and forward thinking with a can-do attitude. We collaborate to achieve, and pride ourselves on being trustworthy, progressive and impactful. Our people are vital to our continued success and we are always looking to train and develop individuals who could be our future Partners and leaders.

Albert Goodman are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion amongst our people. We are an equal opportunities employer, as well as a Disability Confident Committed employer. We offer an environment where candidates and colleagues feel valued, and ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, race, religion or belief, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome applicants who can bring new perspectives and experiences, that not only help drive our business forward but make this an exciting firm to be part of.

What sets us apart

A career at Albert Goodman can be a varied and rewarding one. We embrace future change and development. By hiring from within and investing in a range of training programmes, we give you the chance to develop and evolve your career, no matter which route you want to take. We form inclusive relationships that deliver. We celebrate difference and empower people to bring new ideas, solutions, and perspectives. We make a positive difference to those with whom we work, as well as in our communities and the environment, and were immensely proud to have secured B Corp status in 2023. We’ve previously been named the Best Companies number one accountancy firm to work for in the UK, as well as a “World Class Place to Work”. To add to the list we’ve recently been officially certified as a Great Place to Work employer, as voted for by feedback from our people!