Senior Manager

Newton Abbot | Competitive Salary | Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing professional services firm in Newton Abbot.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in client delivery, team development, and overall business growth, with a clear pathway to future partnership. The successful candidate will take ownership of a diverse client portfolio while supporting the leadership and development of the wider team.

Key Duties

• Manage and review client files and portfolios to ensure accuracy and timely Partner sign-off.

• Provide expert advice across income, corporate, and capital taxes.

• Lead client meetings alongside, or on behalf of, the Partner.

• Oversee billing, budgeting, and fee reviews to ensure commercial accuracy.

• Delegate workflow and support day-to-day team operations.

• Review and develop team performance and support continuous improvement.

• Support compliance updates and ensure best practice across all work.

• Handle client and internal queries promptly and professionally.

• Contribute to business development activity and firm growth.

• Act as cover for the Partner when required.

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualified experience.

• Strong practice background including accounts preparation and corporate tax experience.

• Experience working with sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.

• Strong knowledge of Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, and CCH or similar software.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage clients at all levels.

• Proven ability to manage workloads, deadlines, and competing priorities.

• Strong leadership and team management experience.

• Proactive and commercially minded approach.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing professional services firm.

• Leadership role with responsibility for client delivery and team development.

• Clear pathway to future partnership.

• Supportive environment where professional development is actively encouraged.

• Opportunity to influence business growth and client outcomes.

Interested?

If you're an ambitious Senior Manager looking for a role with real influence, autonomy, and long-term progression potential, apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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