Junior Manager - Accountancy

Junior Manager - Accountancy Location: Totnes, Devon Hours: 8.30am - 5pm, Monday - Friday Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 Holiday: Up to 33 Days incl. Bank Holidays Sector: Practice Accountancy, Small-Medium Enterprise clients, Management Our client is a well-established, trusted chartered accountancy and business advisory firm, giving clients confidence that their finances are in expert hands with years of proven experience.

They deliver a full 360 range of services including tax planning, compliance, auditing, payroll, probate and strategic business advice. Meaning that clients can streamline all their financial needs through one reliable partner.

With a proactive approach, they focus on understanding each client's goals and providing tailored, commercially focused advice that supports real business growth. The firms Totnes office covers a range of clients and sectors, including agriculture, charities and SMEs.

The Junior Manager will oversee a portfolio of clients, managing the preparation and review of statutory accounts, management accounts, tax returns and other accounting services within an accountancy practice. The role involves supervising and supporting junior team members, managing workloads and deadlines, and maintaining strong client relationships by providing reliable accounting and taxation advice.

The successful candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified, with at least one year of post-qualification experience and a minimum of one year of managerial experience, alongside strong technical knowledge and leadership skills.

Position Duties Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as the main point of contact and building strong, long-term professional relationships. Review and prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders, partnerships and other business entities in accordance with relevant accounting standards, including FRS 102 and FRS 105.

Oversee the preparation of management accounts, financial reports and year-end accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely completion. Prepare and review tax returns, including corporation tax, personal tax and partnership tax returns, ensuring compliance with current legislation and filing deadlines.

Supervise and support junior team members, providing guidance, reviewing their work and helping develop their technical knowledge and accounting skills. Review bookkeeping, VAT returns and reconciliations, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete and compliant with relevant regulations.

Monitor client deadlines and workflow, allocating work effectively across the team and ensuring accounts, tax returns and other deliverables are completed on time. Provide accounting and taxation advice to clients, responding to queries, identifying potential issues and recommending practical solutions to support their business needs.

Review working papers and supporting documentation, ensuring all financial information is properly r...

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