Accounts Manager
| Posting date: | 19 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £55,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 December 2025 |
| Location: | Axminster, EX13 5AD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Additional Resources Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SSH/AR/069618 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Manager to join a well-established accountancy firm offering a comprehensive range of services including accounting, tax, audit, payroll, and financial planning.
As an Accounts Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and leading a small team, ensuring high-quality service and advice.This role also offers genuine opportunities for fast progression, making it an excellent fit for an ambitious accounts professional.
This full-time role offers a salary of £55,000, strong benefits package, and a clear pathway for career development.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading and mentoring a team, managing workloads and supporting professional development
- Acting as the primary contact for a portfolio of clients, building strong relationships
- Preparing and reviewing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
- Overseeing VAT return preparation and submission
- Preparing and reviewing tax computations, corporate and personal tax returns
- Ensuring compliance with accounting and tax regulations, including filings to HMRC and Companies House
- Supporting clients with business setup, including incorporation and HMRC registration
- Providing proactive advice to optimise tax efficiency and business profitability
What we are looking for:
- Previous experience as an Accounts manager, Accounts Senior, Accounts Supervisor, Client Manager, Practice Accountant,Accounting Manager, Audit and Accounts Manager or similar role
- Experience at manager level within an accountancy practice
- Proven experience preparing accounts and tax returns for both incorporated and unincorporated businesses
- ACA or ACCA qualified
- Proactive and supportive approach to team leadership
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What's on offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Fast-track career progression
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to carry over one week
- Annual salary review
- Private medical insurance
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Charitable giving via payroll
- Pension scheme with employer contribution
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Death in service 3 x annual salary
- Commission scheme
- Access to health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Accounts Manager who wants to join a supportive, high-performing team with real potential for rapid advancement.
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Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.