Junior Manager

Junior Accounts & Tax Manager – Totnes, Devon

An established accountancy practice in Totnes is looking to recruit a Junior Manager to join its growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant, or someone nearing qualification, with at least four years' practice experience looking to take the next step in their career.
You will manage your own portfolio of clients, delivering a range of accounts, tax and VAT services to sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. The role will also involve reviewing work, supporting junior team members and building strong relationships with clients.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients from initial engagement through to completion.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Prepare and review personal and corporation tax returns.
• Calculate tax liabilities and provide relevant advice to clients.
• Oversee bookkeeping and VAT return preparation.
• Maintain regular contact with clients, handling queries and providing ongoing support.
• Liaise with HMRC regarding client matters and tax enquiries.
• Review accounts files and ensure they are prepared to a high standard for Partner review.
• Allocate work, monitor budgets and assist with workload forecasting.
• Supervise and support junior colleagues, including assisting with their training and development.
• Provide software training and guidance to clients where required.
• Ensure deadlines are met and maintain accurate records of work completed.
• Keep up to date with relevant accounting and tax legislation.

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or currently completing your final strategic-level exams.
• At least four years' experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Strong experience in accounts preparation and business taxation.
• Good knowledge of corporation tax and personal tax.
• Experience managing client relationships and handling queries independently.
• Previous experience reviewing work or supporting junior members of staff.
• Confident using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and CCH.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Able to manage your own workload, prioritise deadlines and work effectively within a team.

Experience working with charity clients would be advantageous but is not essential.
The Opportunity & Benefits

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days for ACA/ACCA/CTA-qualified employees.
• Additional day off at Christmas.
• An extra half-day annual leave for each completed year of service, up to 25 days.
• Flexible working hours around core hours of 9:30am–4:00pm.
• Hybrid working, with up to two days working from home.
• Medicash healthcare cash plan.
• Online shopping and discount portal.
• 24-hour employee assistance helpline.
• Payment of one professional subscription annually.
• Fully funded training and professional qualifications.
• Training bonuses for AAT, ACA and ACCA students.
• Salary-sacrifice parking permit.
• Employee referral bonus of up to £1,500.
• Dress-down Fridays.
• Dedicated wellbeing team.

Working Environment
The firm offers a friendly and supportive working environment, with a strong emphasis on professional development, collaboration and work-life balance. You will be joining an established team that values its employees, encourages progression and provides opportunities to develop your career.