Assistant Manager - practice (medical accounts)
Reed
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Salary
£40,000 to £55,000
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
Location: Chard Somerset
A well-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice with a reputation for delivering exceptional client service across the South West is recruiting for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Manager to join their dynamic team and take ownership of a diverse client portfolio. The position is full time, 37.5 hours per week.
As an Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in managing and preparing accounts and tax returns for your own portfolio of clients - this will be across medical / healthcare clients. You’ll be the trusted point of contact for those clients, ensuring they receive exceptional service while supporting the wider team and directors.
As a key member of our team, you’ll be responsible for managing client relationships and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Your day-to-day will include:
- Managing a portfolio of clients: Acting as their primary point of contact and building strong professional relationships.
- Preparing accounts, tax, and VAT returns: Handling queries with accuracy and confidence.
- Liaising with directors: Seeking guidance on complex matters before taking action.
- Drafting client correspondence: Preparing letters and documentation for director approval.
- Billing responsibilities: Raising fees promptly and professionally.
- Supporting directors: Assisting with ad-hoc tasks as required.
- Mentoring junior staff: Providing coaching, training, and day-to-day support.
- Reviewing accounts prepared by others: With director support as part of your development.
- Liaising with external stakeholders: Helping resolve straightforward issues as your confidence grows.
- Undertaking additional duties: Supporting the smooth running of the department
- Experienced in accountancy practice (ideally ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified)
- Organised, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team
- Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office tools
We are a well-established firm with a reputation for quality and client care. You will be part of a supportive team, with opportunities to develop and grow professionally.
We provide staff with a wide range of benefits, including private medical insurance, company pension, flexible schedule, on-site parking, sick pay, wellness programmes and company events, hybrid working.
Retaining a loyal team of staff is key to providing continuity of service to our clients who appreciate dealing with individuals who have built up a good relationship with them and have a detailed knowledge of their business.
You will be joining a relaxed and friendly culture and laid back environment with a family feel.
How to apply
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Provenance
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Reed
First seen
11 September 2026
Last checked
3 October 2026
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