Accounts Manager

We are looking for an Accounts Manager to join our busy and expanding company in Newton Abbot. Based in the South West, we are proud of our offices, the clients we work with and the fantastic employees we have. 

Main Responsibilities

• Planning and reviewing accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies.
• Sending final accounts to clients.
• Giving tax advice, so good all round tax knowledge required, including income, corporate and capital tax
• Forecasting work.
• Managing client portfolio including billing.
• Preparation of management and financial accounts
• Preparing partners for meetings
• Control of working progress and invoicing clients
• Production of VAT and Corporate Tax returns
• Identifying and delivering advisory services that may benefit your clients. This may include areas such as cloud accounting and systems support, Making Tax Digital as well as corporate and personal tax planning
• Dealing with everyday correspondence and E Mails.
• Participate in business development activitie
• Coaching and developing junior members of the team

Skills Required

• The successful candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 1 year recent post qualification experience or Qualified by Experience
• Accounts preparation experience gained from within a fast-paced accountancy practice environment
• Strong Computer and Spreadsheet Skills
• Knowledge of accounting software such as Sage, Quickbook or Xero, as well as accounts production software such as CCH
• Ability to show initiative and work within a team. 
• Ability to build good client relationships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to build rapport with people at various levels
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage own workload in a timely manner while all the time ensuring we exceed client expectations

Working With Us

Looking after our people and rewarding their commitment to the business is a key priority at Darnells.  We offer a range of market-leading benefits to all of our employees, including:

• Annual salary reviews
• Full funded training qualifications (time and costs)
• Flexible hours scheme available that also can include home working
• Payment of 1 professional subscription per year
• Free Life assurance (for managers)
• Up to 32 days starting holiday entitlement (including bank holidays) with the option to automatically carry over 2 days into the next holiday year
• Free teas and coffees
• Lifestyle benefits package (including  cycle to work, subsidised gym and fitness centre)
• Monetary supplement for referring clients and staff
• A social and professional network including local and firm-wide events
• Pleasant working environment – including a staff kitchen and rest room