Accounts & Tax Manager

Accounts & Tax Manager

Tunbridge Wells

£47,000 – £50,000 + DOE

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts & Tax Manager to join a well-regarded and growing accountancy practice based in Tunbridge Wells

This role is ideally suited to a qualified accountant (or qualified by experience) who enjoys working closely with clients, leading teams, and delivering high-quality accounting and tax services. Experience within a practice essential.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will be responsible for managing your own portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted advisor across a range of accounting and tax matters. Alongside this, you will play a key role in overseeing workflow, maintaining standards, and supporting the development of the wider team.

Key duties will include:

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• Managing a varied client portfolio and acting as the main point of contact
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• Leading client meetings and providing practical, tailored advice
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• Reviewing statutory accounts and tax returns to ensure compliance with relevant regulations
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• Planning and allocating work to ensure deadlines and priorities are met
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• Maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality and presentation across all deliverables
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• Supporting year-end compliance work, including P11Ds and other reporting requirements
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• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiency
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• Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships
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• Coaching and mentoring junior team members
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• Ensuring all work is completed in line with professional and regulatory standards
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About You

You will be a confident and commercially aware individual with experience working within an accountancy practice environment.

You will ideally:

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• Be ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience
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• Have experience managing a portfolio of clients
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• Possess strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax
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• Be confident reviewing work and maintaining compliance standards
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• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
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• Be comfortable using accounting software such as Xero, Sage or similar
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• Have experience supporting or supervising junior staff (advantageous)
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What’s on Offer

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• Salary of £47,000 – £50,000 + DOE neg
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• Opportunity to take ownership of a client portfolio
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• Supportive and collaborative working environment
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• Clear opportunities for progression
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• Exposure to a broad and diverse client base
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This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career within a progressive and professional firm.