Accounts Manager – Bridgwater (J211) - South West

Accounts Manager – Bridgwater 

£45,000+  

Our client is seeking an experienced accounts manager looking for a role where they can lead, inspire, and grow? You will be joining a friendly and high-performing team in Bridgwater. 

Why join? 

Our client offers more than just a job — they offer a place to grow. You’ll benefit from: 

• A supportive, people-first culture with a strong focus on career development 

• A wide variety of interesting work across different industries and client types 

• Opportunities to progress and take on greater responsibility as you grow 

• A collaborative and welcoming team environment 

• Hybrid working options and a genuine commitment to work-life balance 

Main Duties 

As an Accounts Manager you’ll enjoy a diverse and rewarding role, including: 

• Leading and mentoring a team, managing their workflow, and supporting their development 

• Acting as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, building strong, trusted relationships 

• Reviewing and preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders 

• Preparing and reviewing tax computations and corporate/personal tax returns 

• Overseeing VAT return preparation and submission 

• Ensuring compliance with tax and accounting regulations, including filings to HMRC and Companies House 

• Helping clients set up new businesses, from incorporation to registration with HMRC 

• Providing proactive, value-added advice to help clients reduce tax liabilities and improve profitability 

• Identifying opportunities to offer additional support and services to clients 

• Assisting directors and partners with technical and specialist assignments 

• Ensuring all work meets our internal standards, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements 

Experience  

Ideally, you’ll have: 

• Experience working in an accountancy practice at a manager level 

• A solid background in preparing accounts and tax returns for limited companies and unincorporated businesses 

• AAT and ACA / ACCA qualification (or qualified by experience) 

• A proactive, positive, and supportive approach to team leadership 

• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise in a busy environment 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to present information clearly and concisely 

• A friendly, approachable nature and a commitment to delivering excellent client service 

• Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint – and ideally, a familiarity with cloud accounting platforms