Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our team.

Ideally based in our Plymouth office -

office-based preferred

, but flexibility to work from home is available for the right candidate. Supportive and friendly team with opportunities to grow your role and responsibilities over time.

Duties

Manage a portfolio of clients, primarily sole traders and partnerships, providing accounting and tax services. Prepare and review

year-end accounts

,

self-assessment tax returns

, and

partnership tax returns

. Provide general business advice where required. Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and filing deadlines. Act as the main point of contact for client queries, building strong, trusted relationships. Support and review work prepared by junior staff and bookkeepers. Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients when necessary. Maintain accurate records and manage workflow efficiently. Provide guidance and training to team members when needed. Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights that support business decisions. Lead the budgeting process and assist in long-term financial planning effort

Key Requirements:

Minimum

5 years' experience

in a UK accountancy practice. Strong understanding of tax issues affecting sole traders and partnerships. Proficient in using

Xero

,

Sage

,

QuickBooks

, and

TaxCalc

or similar accounting and tax software. Excellent organisational skills - must be able to manage multiple deadlines and clients simultaneously. Strong verbal and written communication skills - confident dealing with clients and collaborating with internal staff. Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team. ACCA/ACA /ATT/AAT qualified or qualified by experience (QBE). Proven experience in an accounting management role. Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 29,000.00-33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Plymouth PL6 5WR