Accounting Technician (ACCA / ICAEW Qualified Or Finalist)

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

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in Royal Tunbridge Wells is seeking an experienced Accounting Technician, preferably ACCA/ICAEW-qualified or finalist. This office-based role entails managing a diverse portfolio of clients, performing bookkeeping, preparing accounts, and ensuring a high standard of service. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and experience with relevant accounting software. This position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £42,000 and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

28 days' holiday including bank holidays

Parking permit for private road

Opportunity for long-term development

Qualifications

• Qualified ACCA or ICAEW professional or finalist.
• Experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge in bookkeeping and VAT.

Responsibilities

• Manage and liaise with a varied client portfolio.
• Prepare trial balances and final accounts for clients.
• Assist with management accounts and respond to queries.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT preparation

Client communication

Attention to detail

IRIS accounting software

Cloud-based accounting software

Education

ACCA or ICAEW qualification

Finalist level

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Accounting Technician (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 Accounting Technician 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

Additionally, we encourage applicants to ensure their CV is properly formatted and up‑to‑date. Please consider including a cover letter or a preface page if you wish to highlight specific qualifications or relevant experience. If your CV is graphic‑heavy, a clean copy in Word is appreciated.