Accountants Manager
Location: Newton Abbot
Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time available
Salary: Competitive and DOE
We are a progressive and distinguished firm of Chartered Certified Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisors based in Newton Abbot. Despite being a close-knit team, we have a strong and growing presence across South Devon and beyond, with a diverse client base spanning a wide range of industries.
As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an Accounts Manager to manage a varied portfolio of clients, including companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
This is a key client-facing role, offering the opportunity to work closely with experienced colleagues and stakeholders to provide practical advice and to deliver a comprehensive service that we can all be proud of.
We are open to candidates at different stages of their career—whether you are a newly qualified accountant ready to step into a managerial role, or an experienced professional seeking a new challenge within a growing firm.
The Role:
You will be responsible for the accounting function within the firm, managing a diverse portfolio of clients while overseeing the delivery of high-quality accounting, compliance and advisory services. You will also play an important role in supporting and developing junior team members.
- Reviewing and overseeing the preparation of annual accounts and tax returns.
- Supervising daily accounting tasks, including reconciliation, and VAT returns.
- Supporting billing, budgeting, and workflow management.
- Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and taxation standards whilst adhering to internal quality and service level targets.
- Leading a small team, supporting and mentoring staff and improving their skills.
- Acting as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients and maintaining relationships.
- Identifying opportunities to provide additional advisory services.
- To be a trusted advisor to the partners and senior colleagues and collaborate in key areas of strategy and development of the firm.
About You:
- ACA/ACCA qualified or part qualified with relevant experience.
- Proficient in accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, QuickBooks) and other office applications such as Word and Excel.
- A confident communicator with strong client-facing skills.
- Experience of looking after a portfolio of clients.
- Some experience of leading a team / mentoring junior staff is preferable but continuing training and support is available to the right candidate.
What We Offer:
- Genuine career development opportunities within a growing practice.
- Exposure to a broad and interesting client-base and the opportunity to work in different areas.
- Ongoing CPD and training support.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
- Paid professional subscriptions.
- Parking provided.
- Home working and flexibility around core hours is offered.
- Company pension scheme.
- Generous holiday entitlements (increasing with service).
- Death in service cover.
If you are looking to take the next step in your career within a forward-thinking and supportive firm, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Applications and CV in the strictest confidence to
accountants@rupp-fraser.co.uk