At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client accounts and prepare tax returns while building strong relationships.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking accountancy practice with a stellar reputation.
- Benefits: Enjoy private medical insurance, flexible schedules, and wellness programmes.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and a focus on mental health support.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team and grow your career in accountancy.
- Qualifications: Experience in accountancy practice; ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Location: Chard or Taunton
Reporting to: Staffing Director
Lentells Ltd is a well-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice with a reputation for delivering exceptional client service across the South-west. We're now looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Manager to join our dynamic team and take ownership of a diverse client portfolio. The position is full time, 37.5 hours per week.
About the Role
As an Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in managing and preparing accounts and tax returns for your own portfolio of clients. You'll be the trusted point of contact for those clients, ensuring they receive exceptional service while supporting the wider team and directors.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing a portfolio of clients: acting as their primary point of contact and building strong professional relationships
- Preparing accounts, tax and VAT returns: Handling queries with accuracy and confidence
- Liaising with directors: Seeking guidance on complex matters before taking action
- Drafting client correspondence: Preparing letters and documentation for director approval
- Billing responsibilities: Raising fees promptly and professionally
- Supporting directors: Assisting with ad-hoc tasks as required
- Mentoring junior staff: Providing coaching, training and day-to-day support
- Reviewing accounts prepared by others: With director support as part of your development
- Liaising with external stakeholders: Helping resolve straightforward issues as your confidence grows
- Undertaking additional duties: supporting the smooth running of the department
What We are Looking For
- Experienced in accountancy practice (ideally ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified)
- Organised, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team
- Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office tools
Why Join Lentells?
We are a well-established firm with a reputation for quality and client care. You will be part of a supportive team, with opportunities to develop and grow professionally. We provide staff with a wide range of benefits, including private medical insurance, company pension, flexible schedule, on-site parking, sick pay, wellness programmes and company events. Retaining a loyal team of staff is key to providing continuity of service to our clients who appreciate dealing with individuals who have built up a good relationship with them and have a detailed knowledge of their business. Lentells Ltd have signed up to the Mindful Employer initiative. We have signed the ‘Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health’ to show our desire to support the mental health of our staff.
17-18 Leach Road, Chard Business Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FA
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT MANAGER in Taunton employer: Lentells Limited Chartered Certified Accountants
Lentells Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment in Chard or Taunton, where you can thrive as an Accounts Assistant Manager. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that includes private medical insurance, flexible scheduling, and wellness programmes. Join us to be part of a team that values quality client care and prioritises mental health through our commitment to the Mindful Employer initiative.
Contact Details:
Lentells Limited Chartered Certified Accountants Recruitment Team
