Job Description:

Senior Manager | Senior Accountant | Practice Manager | ACA / ACCA Accountant

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

Introduction

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

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant looking to take the next step in their career with a respected professional services firm. The role offers genuine leadership responsibility, the opportunity to manage a diverse client portfolio, develop a talented team, and play a key role in the continued growth of the business, with a clear pathway towards future partnership.

If you have experience in practice accountancy, client management, corporate tax, accounts preparation, and team leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Duties

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Review accounts, tax returns, VAT returns, and client files, ensuring accuracy and timely Partner sign-off.
• Provide expert advice on income tax, corporate tax, capital gains tax, and wider accountancy matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting 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 work completed by colleagues and provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development.
• Support compliance, regulatory updates, and best practice across the firm.
• Respond promptly to client and internal queries, delivering an exceptional client service.
• Contribute to business development, networking, and practice growth.
• Provide leadership and act as cover for the Partner when required.

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualified experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong background in accounts preparation, financial reporting, and corporate tax.
• Experience managing clients including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting software including Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, and CCH (or similar practice management software).
• Strong technical knowledge 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 accountancy practice.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing accountancy practice.
• Clear pathway towards future partnership.
• Leadership role with genuine autonomy and influence.
• Diverse client portfolio across multiple sectors.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Senior Manager, Senior Accountant, Practice Manager, Client Manager, ACA Accountant, or ACCA Accountant looking for your next opportunity in Newton Abbot, apply online today with your up-to-date CV or contact Acorn by Synergie for more information.

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