Practice Senior Manager (Accounts & Tax)

Practice Senior Manager (Accounts & Tax)

Newton Abbot, Devon – Hybrid working available after probation
Permanent | Full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

About the Opportunity

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client, a well-established accountancy practice based in Newton Abbot, who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Manager. With an average employee tenure of 8 years, the business prides itself on its positive culture, stability, and team focused environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountancy professional to take on a senior leadership role within a highly respected and supportive practice. Working closely with a Partner, you will oversee a varied portfolio of clients, provide expert tax and business advice, and play a key role in developing both client relationships and the wider team.

The role offers significant responsibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to contribute to the future growth of the business, with a potential pathway to Partnership for the right individual.

The Role

As Senior Manager, you will work closely with a Partner to deliver a first-class service to a diverse client portfolio, including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. You will be responsible for managing client relationships, reviewing work produced by the team, providing specialist advice, and ensuring the highest standards of service delivery.

This is a varied and hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and review client files and portfolios, ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Ensure client work is prepared and ready for final Partner sign-off
• Provide tax advice across a range of areas including income tax, corporation tax, and capital taxes
• Attend client meetings independently or alongside a Partner
• Prepare and review documentation for client meetings, ensuring information is accurate and delivered in a timely manner
• Undertake specialist and ad-hoc project work as required
• Assist with workflow management, delegation, and resource planning across the team
• Set, monitor, and review budgets for client assignments
• Raise and review client invoices, including additional and specialist work undertaken
• Regularly review client fee structures and report recommendations to the Partner
• Monitor and resolve client and employee queries efficiently and professionally
• Support the continuous development, coaching, and training of team members
• Conduct performance reviews in line with company policies
• Drive process improvements and support the implementation of business changes
• Maintain accurate records, timesheets, and documentation
• Keep up to date with regulatory, compliance, and legislative changes affecting clients and the practice
• Report any issues that may impact the business or clients to the Partners promptly
• Provide cover for Partners when required
• Participate in business development and client growth initiatives

About You

You will be a highly motivated and technically strong accountancy professional with significant practice experience and a passion for delivering outstanding client service.

You will enjoy building long-term relationships, mentoring colleagues, and working closely with clients to support their business success.

Essential

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience
• Experience working within an accountancy practice environment
• Strong background in accounts preparation, business and corporate taxation
• Management and team leadership experience
• Excellent client relationship management skills
• Strong knowledge of accounting software including Sage, QuickBooks, and Xero
• Experience using accounts production software such as CCH
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

• Personal tax experience
• Experience supporting business acquisitions and sales
• Experience contributing to business development activities

What's on Offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working – up to 2 days working from home per week following successful completion of probation
• Parking permit
• Life Assurance after 1 year's service
• Additional company benefits package
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Career progression with potential pathway to Partnership
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Flexible and modern approach to working

Closing date 17.07.26

If this role is permanent, Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is operating as the employment business. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job

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