Accounts Manager – Okehampton (J213) - South West

Accounts Manager – Okehampton  

£43,000+   

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 Okehampton.  

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