Senior Manager

Senior Manager Job Specification Location: South of Cornwall Salary: Competitive + Benefits Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Manager to join a well-established and growing accountancy practice South of Cornwall. This role is suited to an ambitious professional looking to take on a key leadership position within a collaborative and forward-thinking firm.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing client relationships, overseeing a varied portfolio, supporting the development of junior staff, and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse portfolio of clients including limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships

• Reviewing statutory accounts, management accounts, and tax returns

• Providing business advisory and strategic support to clients

• Leading and mentoring junior and senior members of the team

• Building and maintaining strong long-term client relationships

• Supporting business development activities and identifying growth opportunities

• Ensuring compliance with accounting and tax regulations

• Liaising with HMRC and other professional bodies where required

• Managing workflow, deadlines, and team performance effectively

• Assisting Partners with operational and strategic initiatives Candidate Requirements

• ACA / ACCA / CTA qualified (or equivalent)

• Significant experience within accountancy practice

• Strong technical knowledge across accounts and taxation

• Proven experience managing client portfolios

• Excellent leadership and people management skills

• Commercially aware with strong problem-solving ability

• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Experience reviewing work and developing junior staff Desirable Experience

• Business advisory exposure

• Practice development or business development involvement

• Experience working with cloud-based accounting software including Xero and QuickBooks What s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Clear progression opportunities

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Flexible working options

• Ongoing professional development

• Opportunity to play a key role within a growing firm