Job Description:

Accounts & Tax Manager

Tunbridge Wells
£47,000 – £50,000 + DOE

We are working with a well-established and highly respected accountancy practice who are looking to appoint an experienced Accounts & Tax Manager to join their growing team. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant (or qualified by experience) who enjoys managing client relationships, leading teams, and delivering high-quality advisory services. 

The Role

As an Accounts & Tax Manager, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients, providing strategic guidance across both accounting and tax matters. You will also play a key role in leading and developing a team, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as a main point of contact
• Leading client meetings and providing tailored accounting and tax advice
• Reviewing accounts and tax returns to ensure compliance with HMRC and Companies House requirements
• Overseeing workflow, allocating tasks and ensuring deadlines are met
• Maintaining high standards across client deliverables, including quality and accuracy
• Supporting year-end reporting processes (e.g. P11Ds, ATED, Form 42)
• Driving process improvement and efficiency through use of systems and technology
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Leading, mentoring and developing junior team members
• Ensuring all work meets regulatory and ethical standards 

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be ACA / ACCA qualified or qualified by experience
• Have experience managing a client portfolio within practice
• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax
• Be confident reviewing work and ensuring compliance
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Be comfortable using accounting software (ideally Xero, Sage or similar)
• Have previous experience supervising or mentoring staff (preferred) [

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £47,000 – £50,000 + DOE
• Opportunity to manage your own portfolio and influence client outcomes
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Career progression within a growing firm
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client base