Lloyd Barnes Recruitment

Accounts Assistant Manager Truro, Cornwall £40,000 - £48,000 per annum Our client, a successful and growing professional services organisation, is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Assistant Manager to join their Business Advisory team. As the Accounts Assistant Manager, you'll manage a varied portfolio of clients, provide valuable financial insight and play an important role in developing junior members of the team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to take the next step in their career, combining technical accounting expertise with client management, advisory work and team leadership. With a strong focus on progression, collaboration and client relationships, this role offers genuine scope to broaden your advisory experience, take on greater responsibility and build your leadership skills. The Responsibilities: Manage a varied portfolio of clients Review accounts, tax returns, VAT and financial reports Oversee assignments, deadlines and budgets Provide commercial advice and financial insight Identify opportunities to support wider client needs Resolve technical queries and recommend solutions Support client meetings and business development Coach and develop junior team members The Candidate: ACA / ACCA qualified or equivalent Strong practice experience managing client portfolios Broad knowledge of accounts, tax and advisory services Confident communicator with strong client management skills Commercially minded, organised and keen to develop others If you're ready to take the next step in your accountancy career and are looking for a role offering greater client responsibility, advisory exposure and leadership opportunities, please get in touch with James Withington, here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment. Ref: 15386

Employment Tax Manager Exeter, Devon £55,000 - £65,000 per annum Our client, a well-established and growing professional services organisation, is looking to appoint an experienced Employment Tax Manager to join their expanding team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a senior role combining technical employment tax expertise with client relationship management, advisory work and business development. As the Employment Tax Manager, you'll work closely with a broad range of clients, providing practical advice across complex employment tax matters while helping to develop existing relationships and identify new opportunities. The Responsibilities: Lead employment tax advisory projects across a broad client portfolio Provide practical advice across PAYE, NICs, benefits and reward Advise clients on IR35, off-payroll working and compliance Manage key client relationships and identify opportunities for growth Support proposals, pitches and wider business development activity Deliver employment tax reviews, risk assessments and due diligence Work collaboratively with clients, colleagues and external advisers Coach and support junior team members while contributing to team development The Candidate: ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified, or equivalent Strong UK employment tax experience at Senior Manager level Excellent technical knowledge of employment tax legislation and P11Ds Strong client management, communication and relationship-building skills Commercially minded, proactive and motivated by career progression This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious tax professional looking to take the next step in their career, with strong opportunities for leadership development, commercial exposure and progression. If you would like to know more about this Employment Tax Manager opportunity, please get in touch with James Withington, here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment. Ref: 15381

Senior Tax Manager Bristol £55,000 - £65,000 per annum Our client, a leading independent professional services firm, is looking for an experienced Senior Tax Manager specialising in HMRC Investigations to join their specialist tax team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Tax Manager who enjoys working on complex cases, solving challenging problems and providing strategic advice to clients. You'll take ownership of a varied portfolio of HMRC investigations, acting as a trusted adviser throughout the process and using your technical expertise to navigate complex tax issues and achieve effective resolutions. With exposure to high-value and technically interesting work, strong client relationships and opportunities to mentor and develop others, this role offers an excellent platform for an experienced tax professional looking to further establish themselves within tax investigations and dispute resolution. The Responsibilities: Lead HMRC investigations through to resolution Manage COP8, COP9 and voluntary disclosure cases Advise clients on tax risks and exposure Analyse complex tax issues and identify solutions Represent clients in HMRC meetings and negotiations Manage voluntary disclosures and investigations Build strong client and professional relationships Prepare reports, advice and case documentation Mentor junior colleagues and support training Keep up to date with tax legislation and HMRC practice The Candidate: CTA qualified (ACA, CA or ACCA advantageous) Significant tax investigations experience with strong UK tax and HMRC knowledge Excellent analytical, communication and relationship-building skills Commercially minded with experience in business development and coaching others If you would like to know more about this Senior Tax Manager opportunity, please get in touch with James Withington, here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment. Ref: 15377

Corporate Tax Assistant Manager Exeter, Devon £45,000 - £55,000 per annum Our client, a successful and growing professional services organisation, is looking to appoint an experienced Corporate Tax Assistant Manager to join their expanding tax team on a full-time, permanent basis. Working with a diverse portfolio of businesses across a range of sectors, you'll support both compliance and advisory work, gaining exposure to a broad range of corporate tax matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to build on their existing compliance experience and develop their advisory skills within a supportive and technically strong team. The Responsibilities: Prepare corporation tax computations and returns Support corporate tax advisory and planning projects Assist with R&D, capital allowances and transaction work Contribute to specialist projects including share schemes and restructuring Carry out technical research and provide clear tax analysis Manage client assignments to agreed deadlines and quality standards Build strong relationships with clients and professional contacts Support junior colleagues through coaching and day-to-day guidance The Candidate: Previous experience within a corporate tax environment ATT/CTA or ACA/CTA qualified, part-qualified or studying towards CTA Strong technical knowledge with a commitment to continued development Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills Professional, proactive and confident building client relationships With access to a variety of specialist projects and ongoing professional development, this role offers excellent scope to broaden your technical expertise and progress your career. If you would like to know more about this Corporate Tax Assistant Manager opportunity, please get in touch with James Withington, here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment. Ref: 15382

Private Tax Manager Exeter, Devon £38,000 - £47,000 DOE Our client, a successful and growing professional services organisation, is looking for an ambitious Private Tax Manager to join their expanding tax team on a full-time, permanent basis. If you're looking to move beyond traditional compliance and build a more advisory-focused career, this could be an excellent next step. As the Private Tax Manager, you'll work with a diverse portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and trusts, tackling interesting and complex tax matters while building trusted client relationships and developing your technical expertise. With a collaborative team, excellent client exposure and a genuine commitment to professional development, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your experience, take on greater responsibility and build a rewarding long-term career in tax. The Responsibilities: Manage a varied portfolio of personal tax clients and trusts Prepare and review self-assessment returns and tax computations Advise on IHT, CGT, residence and domicile matters Support clients with tax planning and advisory projects Prepare engaging reports, recommendations and client correspondence Build trusted relationships with clients and professional advisers Review junior work and support the development of colleagues Identify opportunities to introduce wider specialist services The Candidate: ATT or CTA qualified, or equivalent Previous experience across personal tax compliance and advisory Strong technical knowledge of UK personal tax legislation Highly organised with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Professional, personable and confident building client relationships If you're ready to take your personal tax career to the next level and broaden your advisory experience, and would like to know more about this Private Tax Manager opportunity, please get in touch with James Withington, here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment. Ref: 15380

Accounts Senior Truro, Cornwall £28,000 - £35,000 per annum Our client, a leading South West based Accountancy Practice, is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to join their highly regarded Business Advisory team. This opportunity offers flexible hybrid working options and the chance to work with a diverse client portfolio across a range of sectors. As a Senior within the Business Advisory team, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting services, preparing financial information, and providing valuable insight to support clients in achieving their goals. This is a hands-on role offering variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to develop strong client relationships while expanding your technical expertise. Whether you are looking to progress your career within practice or build on your existing experience, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients, support business growth, and develop within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. The responsibilities: Prepare accurate accounts and financial information for a diverse client portfolio Produce management accounts, forecasts, and financial reports to support clients Assist with tax compliance including personal, company, and VAT returns Deliver bookkeeping services including reconciliations and financial record maintenance Manage workloads effectively while ensuring deadlines and budgets are achieved Analyse financial data to provide insight and support business decisions Build strong client relationships and collaborate with internal teams Provide guidance and support to junior team members while resolving technical queries The candidate: AAT, ACA, ACCA qualified or part-qualified with relevant practice experience Strong background in accountancy practice with a broad understanding of client services Confident using accounting software and Microsoft Office packages Organised and self-motivated with the ability to manage competing priorities Professional, approachable, and confident working collaboratively with clients and colleagues If you would like to know more about this Accounts Senior opportunity, please get in touch with James Withington, here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment. Ref: 15329