Accounts and Tax Manager

Our client is a well-established and ambitious professional services firm, seeking an Accounts & Tax Manager to join their Barnstaple office. This is a senior role managing a portfolio of clients while overseeing the delivery of high-quality accounting and tax services. The position also involves leading and developing a team, with a strong focus on client relationships, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.

You will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring the timely delivery of year-end accounts, tax returns, and financial statements, while maintaining strong client relationships and high professional standards. You will also play a key role in supervising and developing junior staff and supporting the smooth running of the accounts function.

• Managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring timely completion of accounts and tax work while maintaining profitability
• Preparing and reviewing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, charities, and limited companies in line with relevant accounting standards
• Preparing, reviewing, and approving tax computations and returns
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, including attending meetings and providing advisory support
• Allocating and managing workflow across the team to ensure deadlines and resource requirements are met
• Supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of junior team members
• Monitoring team performance and supporting ongoing development
• Keeping up to date with changes in tax legislation and sharing knowledge across the team and clients

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Strong general practice experience within an accountancy environment
• Proven ability to manage client portfolios and lead small teams
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and tax compliance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client‑focused approach
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and analytical ability
• Confident using cloud accounting platforms and modern accounting systems
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable managing a varied and demanding workload
• Willingness to travel to client sites when required

Contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.