Accountant

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

Job summary

A friendly accountancy practice in Tunbridge Wells is looking for an experienced Accountant (ACCA/ICAEW qualified or finalist). You will manage a portfolio of around 100 clients, handling tasks from bookkeeping to final accounts preparation, while ensuring high client satisfaction. This role offers a competitive salary, a supportive working environment, and opportunities for development in a small practice atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days' holiday including bank holidays

Parking permit provided

Standard auto-enrolment pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge across bookkeeping, VAT and accounts preparation.
• Well organised with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Prepare trial balances and accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Liaise directly with clients and respond to queries.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT preparation

Account preparation

Communication skills

Client-focused approach

Education

ACCA or ICAEW qualified or finalist

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 preparationConfident 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