Exeter Office
We are looking to recruit for a number of positions in our Exeter office, particularly the position below.
For further information, please contact Tina Calvert on 01626 208802 or email your cv and covering letter to tinac@peplows.co.uk.
Director
Location: Exeter
Salary: DOE
Workplace Type: In office
Employment: Full-time
Main purpose
Ensure that the team is engaged, utilised and continually developed, and that the client experience is exceptional. Maintain growth in revenues and opportunities for the team, whilst continuing to identify ways for the company to streamline processes internally and reduce risk, where possible.
Duties & key responsibilities
- Running a substantial client portfolio (with a high proportion within the property sector).
- Providing value added advisory services to own client portfolio and outside your portfolio if needed, including highly complex tax advisory assignments.
- Reviewing work (tax and accounts) for the team members.
- Winning work for the business through effective client growth plans and/or new client leads.
- Being the lead on new prospect meetings and subsequent client proposals.
- On-boarding new clients, including prescriptive service level agreements.
- Manage workload timings and resourcing of a growing client portfolio.
- Coach and develop junior team members of the team.
- Effective and appropriate delegation of duties to more junior members of the team.
- Oversee the team financials; chargeable time, recoveries and billings.
- Interact across the business to form a strong management peer group that communicate and share knowledge around key issues impacting business performance.
- Develop own network of contacts/professionals that are additive to existing firm relationships.
- Utilise contacts/professional network to support/bolster the client service where applicable.
General responsibilities
- Ensure confidentiality of sensitive data.
- To act in accordance with the business’ values.
- Keeping up to date with changes in legislation and technology to provide support and training both to the internal team and clients alike.
- Maintain the highest level of technical competence and own CPD. Apply in response to clients needs.
- Identify and suggest improvements to systems – working as part of the wider team to improve the client overall experience.
- Ensure the team are following ongoing AML procedures.
Skills & abilities
- Proficient in accounting software.
- Ability to communicate with senior management and client, explaining points clearly and concisely.
- Ability to coach and develop other team members.
- Ability to deal with conflict resolution, both internally and with clients.
- Ability to recognise and manage risk.
- Ability to present.
Knowledge & experience
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA or ACCA) and CTA (or 5 years plus relevent post accounting qualification experience).
- Deep and authoritative expertise across advisory and complex technical matters.
- Strategic oversight of a substantial client portfolio, including ownership of key relationships and major assignments.
- Experience with property sector clients.
- Consistent track record of originating and securing new business, driving revenue growth and expanding service lines.
- Active contribution to firm-wide strategy, market positioning and long-term growth initiatives.
- Leadership of multiple teams or service areas, setting standards for technical excellence and commercial performance.
- Mentor and sponsor to senior leaders, shaping succession planning and future capability within the practice.
Personal attributes
- Highly commercial with excellent communication and rapport building skills.
- Outstanding people management, delegation and coaching skills.
- Shows flexibility in considering different points of view and options available.
- Willing to embrace change and new ideas.
- Attention to detail.
- Accurate documentation of work and ability to use initiative.
- Be a good team player demonstrating commitment and respect to other team members.
- Open and honest communication.
- Can do attitude.
Client Manager
Location: Exeter
Salary: DOE
Training: CPD as required
Type: Full time, 38.2 hours
Benefits: Pension, Flexitime
Overview
An exciting opportunity for an established client manager or for someone ready to step up to the next level.
Role & Responsibilities include:
- Managing your own portfolio of clients
- Reviewing sole trade, partnership and company accounts
- Reviewing income tax returns
- Monitoring and assisting more junior members in the team
Qualifications & Experience:
- ACCA/ACA qualified/part qualified
- Experience within professional practice
- Strong IT skills and proficient in the use of computerised accounts and tax software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to take responsibility for managing and prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines
- Accurate, methodical and inquisitive approach to work
- Motivated and highly effective whether working independently or as part of a team
Property Tax Accountant
Location: Exeter
Salary: DOE
Training: CPD as required
Type: Full time, 38.2 hours
Benefits: Pension, Flexitime
Overview
A unique and exciting opportunity to specialise in our rapidly expanding and award winning property services sector.
Role & Responsibilities include:
- Managing your own portfolio of clients
- Reviewing property accounts
- Property compliance and tax planning
- Monitoring and assisting more junior members in the team
Qualifications & Experience:
- ACCA/ACA/CTA qualified/part qualified
- Experience within professional practice
- Strong IT skills and proficient in the use of computerised accounts and tax software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to take responsibility for managing and prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines
- Accurate, methodical and inquisitive approach to work
- Motivated and highly effective whether working independently or as part of a team
Accounts Assistant or Accounts Senior (DOE)
Location: Exeter
Salary: DOE
Training: CPD as required
Type: Full time, 38.2 hours
Benefits: Pension, Flexitime
Role & Responsibilities include:
- Preparing sole trade, partnership and company accounts
- Completing income tax returns
- Providing points for review, highlighting relevant client or technical issues
- Monitoring and assisting more junior members in the team (if at appropriate level)
Qualifications & Experience:
- AAT or ACCA qualified/part qualified
- Experience within professional practice
- Strong IT skills and proficient in the use of computerised accounts and tax software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to take responsibility for managing and prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines
- Accurate, methodical and inquisitive approach to work
- Motivated and highly effective whether working independently or as part of a team
Newton Abbot Office
We are particularly keen to recruit an Administration Apprentice – click here
For further information, please contact Tina Calvert on 01626 208802 or email your cv and covering letter to tinac@peplows.co.uk.
Bookkeeper/Payroll Administrator
Location: Newton Abbot
Salary: DOE
Training: CPD as required
Type: Full time, 38.2 hours or part time hours to suit
Benefits: Pension, Flexitime
Role & Responsibilities include:
- Bookkeeping for a range of clients
- VAT returns
- CIS returns
- Payroll support
Qualifications & Experience:
- AAT or qualified by experience
- Experience within professional practice
- Strong IT skills and proficient in the use of Sage and Xero
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to take responsibility for managing and prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines
- Accurate, methodical and inquisitive approach to work
- Motivated and highly effective whether working independently or as part of a team
Accounts Assistant or Accounts Senior (DOE)
Location: Newton Abbot
Salary: DOE
Training: CPD as required
Type: Full time, 38.2 hours
Benefits: Pension, Flexitime
Role & Responsibilities include:
- Preparing sole trade and partnership accounts
- Completing income tax returns
- Providing points for review, highlighting relevant client or technical issues
- Monitoring and assisting more junior members in the team (if at appropriate level)
Qualifications & Experience:
- AAT or ACCA qualified/part qualified
- Experience within professional practice
- Strong IT skills and proficient in the use of computerised accounts and tax software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to take responsibility for managing and prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines
- Accurate, methodical and inquisitive approach to work
- Motivated and highly effective whether working independently or as part of a team
Audit and Financial Reporting Senior
Location: Newton Abbot
Salary: DOE
Training: CPD as required
Type: Full time, 38.2 hours
Benefits: Pension, Flexitime
Travel Required
Role & Responsibilities include:
- Planning and completing audits
- Preparing management and statutory accounts
- Completing corporation tax computations
- Providing points for Director review, highlighting relevant client or technical issues
Qualifications & Experience:
- ACA/ACCA qualified
- At least 3 years post qualification experience within professional practice
- Strong IT skills and proficient in the use of computerised audit, accounts and tax software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to take responsibility for managing and prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines
- Accurate, methodical and inquisitive approach to work
- Motivated and highly effective whether working independently or as part of a team