Founded in 2001 by Andy Moore, Moore Scarrott is an innovative and agile firm of Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisors based in Somerset, with a national client presence from Cornwall to Scotland. It is a place

We are thrilled to announce that, due to significant growth and expansion, Moore Scarrott Chartered Accountants is hiring. As we continue to build on our success and expand the business, we are looking for passionate and driven individuals to join us in our Personal Tax team

This is a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative and progressive firm of highly regarded Chartered Accountants where your skills can grow. We offer competitive benefits, exciting progression prospects, and the chance to help our clients.

Moore Scarrott is a place where staff at all levels are expected to have first class skills in serving clients, pre-empting their needs and being truly creative in helping and exceeding their expectations

About the role

Due to sustained growth an opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and motivated Assistant Manager to join our team based out of any of our Taunton, Exeter or Bath offices.

We’re looking for a dedicated and organised Assistant Manager to join our Veterinary Accounts Team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting senior managers and associates with client work, project management, and team coordination. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to gain more responsibility while developing their skills within a supportive environment.

You won’t need to manage your own client portfolio; instead, your focus will be on providing essential support to senior staff, ensuring deadlines are met, and helping the team deliver outstanding service.

Responsibilities to include:

· Assist senior managers and associates with day-to-day client work, including preparing financial reports, tax computations, and reviewing accounts.

· Help with planning and executing key projects, ensuring they’re completed efficiently and on time.

· Support the senior team in overseeing junior staff, reviewing their work, and providing guidance where needed.

· Coordinate communication between senior team members and junior staff, ensuring everyone is aligned on key tasks and objectives.

· Prepare and review client financial statements, management accounts, tax returns, and VAT filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.

· Assist in preparing key reports and presentations for senior managers to deliver to clients.

· Support senior team members in identifying opportunities to improve internal processes and enhance efficiency within the team.

About you

You will be ACCA/ACA qualified, with at least 2-3 years of experience post qualification and experience of working in practice. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential due to amount of client contact and interaction with those in your team, both communicating with your seniors and the juniors in which you will have a hand in developing.

You will be a key member of the qualified staff within the team, assisting our senior managers with the management a portfolio of clients, organise your own time, and share in the responsibility of managing and developing the team of junior trainee staff. The role would involve direct client interaction and the need to be comfortable in being a point of contact and giving proactive advice and assistance on a regular basis.

What we offer

Moore Scarrott recognises that the wellbeing of the individual is fundamental to team performance. Not only is strong performance recognised and rewarded, but we offer a range of benefits to support your experience with us.

· Hybrid, flexible working,

· Fully supported CPD tailored to the needs of your role.

· Regular Social events

· Free parking

· Cycle to work scheme

· Flu Vaccines

· Free eye tests

· Paid Sick Leave

· Life Assurance Scheme

· Private medical cover

· Holiday Purchase Scheme

· Holiday Entitlement of 33 days per year including Bank Holidays

· Payment of professional memberships