Accountant, Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting

Accountant (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 Accountant 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.

• 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