Job Description

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

As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for managing client relationships and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Your day-to-day will include:

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

We're seeking someone who is:

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.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a client-focussed role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us deliver outstanding service via our website or send your CV and covering letter to hr@lentells.co.uk or to our HR Manager, Richard Lowe, Lentells Accountants, 17-18 Leach Road, Chard Business Park, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FA.

Closing date for applications: 31 January 2026

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Paid volunteer time Private medical insurance Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: In person