Accountant

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Standard auto-enrolment pension scheme (NEST)

28 days’ holiday including bank holidays

Parking permit for private road parking

Supportive working environment

Opportunity for long-term development

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in Tunbridge Wells is seeking an experienced Accountant. This role is office-based and offers a competitive salary of £35,000 – £42,000 depending on experience. The ideal candidate should be ACCA or ICAEW qualified or a finalist, with proven experience in an accountancy environment. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, accounts preparation, VAT returns, and effectively liaising with clients. This is a great opportunity for long-term development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• ACCA or ICAEW qualified, or at finalist level.
• Proven experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge across bookkeeping, VAT and accounts preparation.

Responsibilities

• 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 information.

Skills

ACCA or ICAEW qualification or finalist

Proven experience within an accountancy practice

Strong technical knowledge across bookkeeping, VAT and accounts preparation

Confident using IRIS and cloud-based accounting software

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

ACCA or ICAEW qualification

Tools

IRIS

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

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.

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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)

The Ideal Candidate

• 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, QuickBooks)
• Well organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and a client‑focused approach

What’s on Offer

• 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

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