Accounts Assistant Manager – Exeter

Accounts Assistant Manager – Exeter

Exeter, Devon | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Benefits

We're recruiting an Accounts Assistant Manager to join a specialist Agriculture team in Exeter on behalf of a highly respected accountancy and business advisory firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional looking to progress into an Assistant Manager position, working with a diverse portfolio of farming families, landed estates, rural businesses and owner-managed enterprises.

The Role

You'll manage a varied portfolio and provide high-quality accounting, tax compliance and advisory support, working closely with senior team members and directly with clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee the preparation of farm and rural business accounts and tax computations
• Review accounts and tax work for sole traders, partnerships, companies and trusts
• Review personal, trust and company tax computations and VAT returns
• Prepare IHT returns and CGT 60-day property returns
• Oversee bookkeeping, forecasts and financial projections
• Identify accounting, tax and commercial planning opportunities
• Liaise with clients and HMRC
• Support business start-ups and other advisory work
• Attend client meetings and farm visits
• Build strong, long-term client relationships
• Support and develop junior members of the team

About You

You'll have experience within an accountancy practice and a strong grounding in accounts preparation and tax compliance.

Ideally, you'll have:

• AAT, ACA or ACCA qualification, or be working towards qualification
• Experience in a similar Accounts Senior or Assistant Manager role
• Strong accounts preparation and tax compliance knowledge
• Experience working with different business structures
• Knowledge of accounting and tax software
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• A proactive, commercial and client-focused approach

What's on Offer

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Specialist Agriculture & Landed Estates client portfolio
• Excellent exposure to accounting, tax and advisory work
• Client-facing role with farm and rural business exposure
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear career progression
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits

Location

Exeter, Devon

Commutable from Exmouth, Honiton, Crediton, Tiverton, Newton Abbot, Torquay, Dawlish and surrounding areas.

Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood:

📧 jack@oscar-wood.co.uk
📞 07817 796391