The Company:

Our client is a specialist professional services firm supporting organisations within the charity and not-for-profit sector. The team focuses on providing high-quality financial reporting and compliance services to help clients meet their regulatory obligations.

The Role:

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an Accounts & Tax Manager to join their Weston-super-Mare office. This is a key role overseeing a growing portfolio of clients and ensuring the delivery of accurate accounts and tax services.

Reporting to senior leadership, the role combines client-facing responsibilities with team leadership, mentorship, and compliance oversight. It is well suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership, developing others, and maintaining high standards of service.

Responsibilities will include:

•             Manage and develop a growing portfolio of clients.

•             Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular meetings and ongoing support.

•             Prepare and analyse accounts for a variety of clients.

•             Supervise, mentor, and support team members, ensuring effective workload management and professional development.

•             Review accounts prepared by junior staff and provide constructive feedback.

•             Assist with tax computations, including adjusted profit calculations and capital allowance claims.

•             Prepare tax returns using specialist software and calculate client tax liabilities.

•             Provide accounts, tax, and business advice to clients as required.

•             Oversee the completion of statutory and compliance-related forms, including P11Ds and VAT returns.

•             Use Microsoft Excel for analysis, forecasting, and scheduling activities.

The Person:

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, proactive, and takes pride in delivering high-standard work while building positive relationships. They are an effective communicator with a keen eye for detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work independently within a supportive team.

• Previous experience in an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and taxation.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software , including Digita, Xero, and QuickBooks, would be advantageous.
• Relevant professional qualifications include AAT, ATT, ACCA, ACA, CTA, or equivalent.
• Ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is fully supported and funded by the practice.

The Salary:

£45-55,000

The Hours:

9am – 5pm Monday – Friday

The Benefits:

Car parking, 20 days holiday + bank holidays (holiday raise each year), study support, death in service, healthcare

The Location:

Weston Super Mare, North Somerset