Senior Manager

Location: Newton Abbot, Devon – Hybrid (3 days per week on-site)Salary: Competitive DOEBenefits: 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Extra day off for Xmas, 0.5 days extra holiday per year, Flexi Hours (around core 9.30am – 4pm hours), Medicash Plan, Online discounts, 24 hour employee helpline, Professional subscription, Fully funded training qualifications, Training bonuses for AAT, ACA & ACCA Students, Salary sacrifice parking permit, Referral bonus, Dress down Fridays, Wellbeing team.Additional Benefits (for this level): Parking Permit (fully paid by employer), Life Assurance (after 1 year of service).Start: ASAPThe Client:A supportive and collaborative accountancy practice that values its people and their development. With a focus on continuous learning, professional progression, and employee wellbeing, this firm supports a varied client base and offers a modern, flexible hybrid working environment.The Candidate:This opportunity is ideal for a qualified, experienced accountant (ACCA/ACA) ready to operate as the right hand to a Partner. With two roles available, one offers a general portfolio focus, while the other has a preference for experience within the healthcare or medical sector. Candidates must have excellent technical expertise across accounts and tax, and a strong track record in managing client relationships and leading teams. This role offers clear partner pathway potential within 5–10 years for the right individual.The Role:These are senior-level hybrid roles based in Newton Abbot, each supporting a designated Partner with full oversight of client portfolio delivery. You will act as a key liaison between the Partner and team, ensuring accurate, timely account management and supporting client needs across tax, VAT, accounts prep, forecasting, and advisory. While both roles involve similar core responsibilities, one has a preference for candidates with experience in the medical/healthcare space, due to the portfolio’s sector profile.Responsibilities:Manage and review client files and portfolios across sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.Ensure accounts and documentation are complete and ready for Partner sign-off within deadlines.Provide tax advice, including income, corporate, and capital tax.Attend client meetings independently or with the Partner.Undertake ad-hoc specialist and advisory work.Set and review budgets, monitor work-in-progress, and delegate daily workflow.Raise monthly invoices and manage client billing activity.Review client fees and ensure correct valuation and profitability.Oversee documentation accuracy and compliance.Monitor and resolve client and employee queries.Supervise and develop junior and mid-level team members, including formal reviews.Participate in business development initiatives and strategic planning.Support internal process improvement and implementation.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory and compliance changes.Complete daily timesheets accurately.Provide Partner cover when required.Requirements:ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 5 years post-qualified experience.Strong background in practice, with hands-on experience in accounts preparation, business and corporate tax, and ideally personal tax.Proven experience in client portfolio management.Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.Experience in delegating and reviewing team workload.Knowledge of accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, Xero) and CCH.Proficient with Microsoft Office and strong spreadsheet capability.Strong organisational and commercial awareness.Experience in acquisitions and business sales.Sector experience in healthcare or medical services (preferred for one of the two roles).Curo Services endeavour to respond to all applications. However, this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Resourcing Ltd acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. #J-18808-Ljbffr