Accounts Manager

TPF Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Maidstone-based Top 10 firm of chartered accountants is seeking an Accounts Manager to lead a busy accounts team in a flexible hybrid role, servicing a growing client base across sectors. You will oversee accounts, management accounts, VAT and bookkeeping while acting as the primary client liaison.

Ideal candidates will have ACA/ACCA or be qualified by experience with 5+ years in practice, plus experience managing client portfolios and supporting junior staff.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA or equivalent with 5+ years in practice.
• Experience managing client portfolios and supervising junior staff.
• Familiarity with cloud accounting software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed portfolio of client accounts, including ledgers, statutory submissions and tax.
• Lead and review output from the accounts team across accounts, management accounts, VAT and bookkeeping.
• Be the main client contact, providing advice and addressing queries.
• Build relationships with clients through networking and business development.
• Collaborate with other departments to deliver high-quality client service.

Skills

Client management

Team leadership

Communication

Cloud accounting

Education

ACCA/ACA or qualified by experience

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Maidstone, United Kingdom | Posted on 07/08/2026

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Manager to join a highly reputable Top 10 firm of chartered accountants in Maidstone, Mid Kent. Based in the Maidstone office, you will lead and manage a highly successful accounts team. You will have a flexible working pattern across both office and home working, where you will service a growing and very exciting client base across a range of sectors and sizes.

Our client is a fantastic Top 10 chartered accountancy practice.They have an excellent reputation across Kent and the South East. Their clients range from small start up businesses through to significantly sized groups. They provide a wide range of accounting services from payroll, bookkeeping and VAT through to accounts, tax, audit and further advisory services.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing a mixed client portfolio including small to large limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
  
• Managing the output of the team with regards to accounts, management accounts, bookkeeping and VAT preparation.
  
• Act as the main point of contact for clients and assisting them with advice and queries.
  
• Reviewing the work of more junior staff and advising them on issues.
  
• Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients through networking and business development.
  
• Working with other members in the accounts team and other departments to provide high-quality client service.
  

Commutable from Maidstone, Tonbridge, Medway, Rochester, Sittingbourne, Faversham and surrounding areas.

Requirements

• You will be ACA/ACCA or qualified by experience with at least 5+ years experience within practice.
  
• You will have worked as a Client Manager/ Manager within a practice environment and have hands on experience of accounts, management accounts, tax and VAT.
  
• Experience of cloud accounting software would be advantageous- Xero, QuickBooks.
  
• Our client is offering a highly competitive benefits package.