Accounting Technician; ACCA​/ICAEW Qualified Or Finalist

Accounting Technician (ACCA / ICAEW Qualified or Finalist)

Location:

Tunbridge Wells (Office-based)

Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours:

Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

A well‑established and friendly accountancy practice based in Tunbridge Wells is seeking an experienced Accounting Technician to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACCA/ICAEW‑qualified or finalist professional with strong practice experience who is looking for a stable, long‑term role within a supportive, close‑knit environment.

Working closely alongside the Partner, you will be responsible for managing and liaising with a varied client portfolio of approximately 100 clients, primarily owner‑managed businesses, sole traders and partnerships. You will be involved in the process from bookkeeping through to final accounts, building strong client relationships and delivering a high standard of service.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a small practice environment where autonomy, quality of work and client interaction are key.

• Bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients
• Preparation of trial balances
• Accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Assisting with management accounts and regular management information for selected clients
• Liaising directly with clients and responding to queries through to final accounts stage
• Supporting audit work through analysis under the guidance of a senior auditor (limited audit exposure)

• ACCA or ICAEW qualified, or at finalist level
• Proven experience within an accountancy practice environment
• Strong technical knowledge across bookkeeping, VAT and accounts preparation
• Confident using IRIS and cloud‑based accounting software (Sage, Xero, Quick Books)
• Well‑organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and a client‑focused approach

• Competitive salary of £35,000 - £42,000 depending on experience
• Standard auto‑enrolment pension scheme (NEST)
• 28 days' holiday including bank holidays
• Parking permit provided for private road parking
• Friendly, supportive working environment within a small, established practice
• Opportunity for long‑term development and progression within the firm

Additionally, we encourage applicants to ensure their CV is properly formatted and up‑to‑date. Please consider including a cover letter or a preface page if you wish to highlight specific qualifications or relevant experience. If your CV is graphic‑heavy, a clean copy in Word is appreciated.