Accountancy Practice Accounts & Tax Manager

Location: Tunbridge Wells

We are recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing accountancy practice seeking an experienced Accounts & Tax Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant or experienced practice professional who enjoys managing client relationships, overseeing a varied portfolio, and supporting the development of a high-performing team.

The Role As an Accounts & Tax Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and ensuring the delivery of a high-quality accounting and taxation service.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of accounts and tax clients
• Leading client meetings and providing accounting and tax advice
• Reviewing statutory accounts and tax returns before submission
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC and Companies House requirements
• Monitoring workflow and allocating work across the team
• Reviewing files to ensure quality, compliance, and technical standards are met
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Managing deadlines and ensuring all client commitments are delivered on time
• Supporting year-end reporting requirements, including P11
  
  Ds and other tax-related filings
• Driving efficiencies through technology and best practice processes
• Supporting, mentoring, and developing junior team members
• Contributing to a positive and high-performing team culture

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience managing a portfolio within an accountancy practice
• Strong accounts and tax knowledge
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• Experience reviewing the work of others
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Experience using accounting software, ideally:
• Xero
• Sage

If you are looking for a role that combines client management, technical expertise, and team leadership, we would love to hear from you. Please do contact robin Eades at Farrer Barnes in the 1st instance.

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.