Accountant

Zohorecruit; Playden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is supporting a well established independent accountancy practice in Rye seeking an Accountant to join their team. The role focuses on accounts work with some tax duties and wider practice tasks, ideal for an Accounts Assistant/Semi Senior looking to step up, or an Accountant seeking autonomous responsibility.

You will work with owner-managed businesses and individuals, gaining exposure to a broad range of general practice tasks including year-end accounts, bookkeeping, VAT

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years' accountancy practice experience.
• AAT Level 3 or Level 4, or equivalent experience
• Good experience in accounts preparation
• Experience with bookkeeping and VAT
• Some exposure to personal and/or corporation tax
• Good communication and client relationship skills
• A genuine interest in developing your career within practice

Responsibilities

• Prepare year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Management accounts and general accounts preparation
• Bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records
• Preparing VAT returns
• Supporting with personal and corporation tax compliance
• Dealing with general client queries
• Liaising directly with clients and building strong working relationships
• Assisting with other general practice duties as required
• The role is predominantly accounts focused, with the opportunity to develop your wider practice knowledge over time.

Skills

Accounts prep

Bookkeeping

VAT

Tax compliance

Client relations

Communication

Education

AAT Level 3/4

Job description

Rye, United Kingdom | Posted on 23/09/2026

TPF Recruitment is supporting a well established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice with the recruitment of an Accountant to join their team.

This is a varied general practice role, with accounts being the main focus, alongside a smaller element of tax and wider practice duties. It would suit an experienced Accounts Assistant or Semi Senior looking to take the next step, or an Accountant who is already working at a more autonomous level.

The Role

You will work with a varied portfolio of owner managed businesses and individuals, gaining exposure to a broad range of general practice work.

Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies

Management accounts and general accounts preparation

Bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records

Preparing VAT returns

Supporting with personal and corporation tax compliance

Dealing with general client queries

Liaising directly with clients and building strong working relationships

Assisting with other general practice duties as required

The role is predominantly accounts focused, with the opportunity to develop your wider practice knowledge over time.

Requirements

2 to 3 years'+ accountancy practice experience

AAT Level 3 or Level 4, or equivalent experience

Good experience in accounts preparation

Experience with bookkeeping and VAT

Some exposure to personal and/or corporation tax

Good communication and client relationship skills

A genuine interest in developing your career within practice

£30,000 to £35,000 salary, depending on experience and qualifications

A varied client portfolio and broad exposure to general practice

Supportive and friendly working environment

Genuine opportunity to develop your skills and take on greater responsibility

Long term career progression within an established practice

If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking firm that values both its clients and its employees, we want to hear from you!

We're looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family, or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them.