Job Description:

Junior Manager - Accountancy

Location: Totnes, Devon
Hours: 8.30am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
Salary: £35,000 - £42,000
Holiday: Up to 33 Days incl. Bank Holidays
Sector: Practice Accountancy, Small-Medium Enterprise clients, Management

Our client is a well-established, trusted chartered accountancy and business advisory firm, giving clients confidence that their finances are in expert hands with years of proven experience. They deliver a full 360 range of services including tax planning, compliance, auditing, payroll, probate and strategic business advice. Meaning that clients can streamline all their financial needs through one reliable partner. With a proactive approach, they focus on understanding each client's goals and providing tailored, commercially focused advice that supports real business growth. The firms Totnes office covers a range of clients and sectors, including agriculture, charities and SMEs.

The Junior Manager will oversee a portfolio of clients, managing the preparation and review of statutory accounts, management accounts, tax returns and other accounting services within an accountancy practice. The role involves supervising and supporting junior team members, managing workloads and deadlines, and maintaining strong client relationships by providing reliable accounting and taxation advice. The successful candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified, with at least one year of post-qualification experience and a minimum of one year of managerial experience, alongside strong technical knowledge and leadership skills.

Position Duties

• Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as the main point of contact and building strong, long-term professional relationships.
• Review and prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders, partnerships and other business entities in accordance with relevant accounting standards, including FRS 102 and FRS 105.
• Oversee the preparation of management accounts, financial reports and year-end accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Prepare and review tax returns, including corporation tax, personal tax and partnership tax returns, ensuring compliance with current legislation and filing deadlines.
• Supervise and support junior team members, providing guidance, reviewing their work and helping develop their technical knowledge and accounting skills.
• Review bookkeeping, VAT returns and reconciliations, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete and compliant with relevant regulations.
• Monitor client deadlines and workflow, allocating work effectively across the team and ensuring accounts, tax returns and other deliverables are completed on time.
• Provide accounting and taxation advice to clients, responding to queries, identifying potential issues and recommending practical solutions to support their business needs.
• Review working papers and supporting documentation, ensuring all financial information is properly recorded, substantiated and prepared to the firm's quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve client services, including recommending tax planning strategies, improving financial processes and highlighting potential efficiencies.
• Assist with client meetings and business reviews, discussing financial performance, management information, tax liabilities and other relevant accounting matters.
• Support the Practice Manager and senior leadership team with staff development, workload management, quality control, compliance procedures and the continuous improvement of practice operations.

Position Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified, with a minimum of one year of post-qualification experience within an accountancy practice.
• At least one year of managerial or supervisory experience, including overseeing workloads, reviewing work and supporting the development of junior team members.
• Proven experience working within an accountancy practice, with a strong understanding of accounting procedures, compliance requirements and client service delivery.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Experience preparing and reviewing corporation tax and personal tax returns, with a good understanding of relevant tax legislation and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of UK accounting standards, including FRS 102 and FRS 105, with the ability to ensure accounts are accurate and compliant.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage client relationships, respond to queries and provide clear accounting and taxation guidance.
• Confident managing and prioritising workloads, delegating tasks effectively and ensuring deadlines and service standards are consistently met.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with a high level of accuracy when reviewing financial information and accounting documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or equivalent practice management systems.
• Ability to identify accounting and taxation issues, assess risks and develop practical solutions for clients and colleagues.

Position Remuneration

• Salary up to £42,000 Depending on experience
• Regular working hours 8.30 to 5pm, Monday to Friday with a 1-hour break
• Up to two days working from home after completion of probation period
• Up to 25 Days of Annual Leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Christmas Shut down, along with a gifted day on Christmas eve
• Life Assurance policy after 1 year of service
• Clear career progression, with a firm that priories career longevity for their staff

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