Accounts Manager in Bath

Join to apply for the Accounts Manager role at Monahans, part of the Sumer Group. Monahans is a leading provider of accounting and business advisory services in the South West with over 120 years of heritage. With a network of offices across Wiltshire and Somerset, we are committed to helping businesses thrive by combining traditional values with innovative approaches. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment where professional growth and work‑life balance are priorities. At Monahans, you will be part of a collaborative team that values your contributions and offers diverse career opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals.

Department: Accounting

Location: Bath

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a productive relationship with key clients, maintaining regular contact and dealing with any specific queries or problems using available specialist skills and knowledge as required.
• Analyse, interpret and audit the range of data supplied by clients.
• Produce draft year‑end and management accounts from a wide variety of data with clear net working papers to reflect the accounts produced and ensure clear cross‑referencing.
• Complete basic tax computations.
• Complete details schedules for each set of accounts to ensure the analysis is correct and logical as required.
• Work with the partner to plan, manage and prioritise work, deadlines and requirements, providing information for billing purposes.
• Work as part of a team with other managers, partners/directors and staff to ensure the department as a whole meets its objectives and all client demands are exceeded.
• Ensure each individual working on jobs with you is clear on expectations and timescales, is properly trained and receives constructive feedback.
• Ensure work is conducted to the correct standard and accounts preparation is accurate and meaningful for the type of industry.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

• AAT, ACA, ACCA qualified or qualified by experience.
• Demonstrable experience preparing statutory accounts and corporate tax computations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines effectively.

Candidate Profile:

• Builds and maintains strong client relationships, ensuring clear communication and problem resolution.
• Has a keen eye for detail, able to analyse and interpret financial data accurately.
• Enjoys mentoring and supporting junior team members, providing guidance and constructive feedback.
• Works collaboratively within a team, while also being able to manage your own workload efficiently.
• Takes a proactive approach to planning and meeting deadlines, ensuring all work is completed to the highest standard.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with regular benchmarking and merit‑based reviews.
• Health and wellness benefits including private health insurance, a healthcare cash plan, and an employee assistance program.
• Flexible working arrangements, including homeworking options and the opportunity to buy more annual leave.
• Generous support policies such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay, life assurance, and a pension scheme.
• Additional perks like the myMonahans benefits platform, volunteer leave, social events, and a cycle‑to‑work scheme.

Our mission at Monahans is to use our business as a force for good by making a positive impact on our community and driving positive change in the world. We are committed to sustainable operations and encourage all our employees to contribute to our efforts in minimising waste, reducing our carbon footprint, expanding our community initiatives, upholding our ethical standards and supporting a culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion. We’re an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, disability, or age. If you require a reasonable adjustment during our recruitment process, please inform us.