Accounts and Tax Manager (Accountancy Practice)

“Practice isn’t the thing you do once you’re good. It’s the thing you do that makes you good.” Malcolm Gladwell.  

Sheridan Maine is working on behalf of a forward-thinking accountancy practice to recruit an Accounts and Tax Manager to join their Rural Team, supporting one of their Senior Rural Advisers with a diverse and growing portfolio of rural businesses. 

In this role, you’ll take ownership of accounts and tax work, acting as a trusted adviser to clients and collaborating with specialists across the business. 

Your responsibilities as the Accounts and Tax Manager will include:

- Manage your own portfolio within the team, delivering high-quality accountancy and tax services.
- Work closely with the Tax Team and Adviser to handle more complex tax advisory work, ensuring deadlines are met and work is ready for senior review.
- Support the Adviser by preparing and managing non-compliance work, easing their workload and ensuring smooth delivery of client services.
- Oversee the preparation, execution, and sign-off on accounts and tax work to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Proactively identify opportunities to add value for both clients and the firm, collaborating with specialists across the business. 

To be considered for the role of Accounts and Tax Manager, you will have:

- Strong background in an accounting practice along with some experience in tax.
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent).
- Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver high-quality service.
- Proactive, problem-solving mindset with a collaborative approach. 

What’s on Offer:

- Supportive company that encourages career development.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Hybrid working model (3 days office-based).
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Opportunity to work with a valued portfolio of rural clients in a trusted, client-facing role. 

If you’re a dedicated accountant looking to take the next step in your career, please click on “apply” as soon as possible. 

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. 

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.