Corporate Services Manager – Exeter
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Exeter, Devon
The Opportunity
A well-established and growing accountancy practice in Exeter is looking for an experienced Corporate Services Manager to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to manage a varied client portfolio, provide advisory support and play an important role in the development of junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan and review accounts for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and charities.
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Manage a diverse client portfolio, ensuring deadlines are met.
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Liaise with clients regarding accounts queries and finalise financial statements.
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Prepare and review management accounts, providing commentary where required.
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Meet with clients both virtually and face-to-face.
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Undertake tax and dividend planning and provide ad hoc advice.
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Review VAT returns prepared by clients or the internal bookkeeping team.
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Review personal and corporation tax returns, advising clients on their tax liabilities.
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Set staff budgets and provide mentoring and support to junior team members.
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Manage client correspondence and queries.
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Oversee client billing and ensure work is delivered efficiently.
About You
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Fully qualified ACA or ACCA.
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Previous experience working at Manager level within an accountancy practice.
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Strong technical knowledge across accounts preparation, tax and client advisory services.
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Experience building and maintaining strong client relationships.
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Ability to support the training and development of junior staff.
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Excellent communication, organisation and workload management skills.
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Knowledge of Sage, Xero and QuickBooks is desirable.
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Experience with Digita and CCH would be advantageous.
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Experience working with charities would be beneficial but is not essential.
What's on Offer
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Competitive salary, dependent on qualifications and experience.
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Bonus structure.
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Matched employer pension contributions up to 5%.
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Minimum 22 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
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Paid training and professional development.
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Flexible working requests considered, including part-week home working.
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Additional social, wellbeing and life event benefits.
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