Senior Client Manager - Accounts & Tax

Senior Account Manager | Senior Accountant | ACA / ACCA Accountant | Accounts & Tax

Newton Abbot, Devon | Competitive Salary | Full-Time | Permanent

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Newton Abbot for an experienced Senior Account Manager / Senior Accountant.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant looking to take the next step in their career. You'll manage a diverse client portfolio, lead and develop a team, and play a key role in the continued growth of the practice, with a clear pathway towards future partnership.

• Competitive salary.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Clear pathway towards future partnership.
• Genuine leadership responsibility and autonomy.
• Diverse client portfolio across multiple sectors.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of an established accountancy practice.

• Manage a diverse portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Review accounts, tax returns, VAT returns and client files, ensuring accuracy and timely Partner sign-off.
• Provide advice on income tax, corporate tax, capital gains tax and wider accountancy matters.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted business advisor.
• Lead client meetings independently or alongside the Partner.
• Oversee billing, budgeting, fee reviews and commercial performance.
• Delegate workflow and support the day-to-day management of the accounts team.
• Review colleagues' work and provide coaching, mentoring and development.
• Support compliance, regulatory updates and best practice across the firm.
• Contribute to business development, networking and practice growth.
• Provide leadership and cover for the Partner when required.

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Minimum 5 years' post-qualified experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong experience in accounts preparation, financial reporting and corporate tax.
• Experience managing clients including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Good knowledge of Sage, Quick Books, Xero and CCH or similar software.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting standards and tax legislation.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially minded with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple client deadlines within a busy practice.