Accounts & Tax Manager

TPF Recruitment Ltd; Lamberhurst; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£50,000 to £70,000 salary

33 days’ annual leave

Study support

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Onsite parking

Career progression

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is supporting a prestigious Chartered Accountants firm in Goudhurst for an Accounts & Tax Manager role. You will handle accounts preparation, corporation tax, VAT and outsourced finance support for a varied client base, while supervising juniors and reviewing work.

The role requires ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) with solid accounts and tax experience in practice. A strong organisational ability and deadline management are essential for success.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or qualified by experience considered.
• Experience in accounts and tax within an accountancy practice.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and corporation tax returns for limited companies.
• Organised, with ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assisting limited company clients with statutory reporting requirements.
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements (FRS 102, IFRS exposure).
• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax returns and VAT returns.
• Supporting outsourced Finance Director clients with management reporting.

Skills

Accounts experience

Tax experience

Client relationships

Reviewing work

Leadership & training

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

FRS 102

IFRS

Job description

Lamberhurst, United Kingdom | Posted on 20/10/2026

TPF Recruitment is supporting a highly prestigious and well established firm of Chartered Accountants in Goudhurst with the recruitment of an Accounts & Tax Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountancy practice professional to join a highly regarded firm offering a varied portfolio of predominantly limited company clients. The position will combine accounts preparation, corporation tax, VAT and outsourced finance support, alongside responsibility for reviewing work and developing junior team members.

The responsibilities of the Accounts & Tax Manager will include:

• Assisting predominantly limited company clients with their statutory reporting requirements
  
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements, primarily under FRS 102, with some exposure to IFRS
  
• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax returns
  
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns
  
• Supporting outsourced Finance Director clients with management reporting and ad hoc queries
  
• Reviewing bookkeeping records and resolving any discrepancies
  
• Providing practical accounting and tax advice to clients
  
• Managing deadlines across a varied portfolio of clients
  
• Assisting with the training, supervision and development of junior team members
  
• Building strong, long term relationships with clients and providing an exceptional level of service
  

Requirements

You will ideally be ACA or ACCA qualified, although part qualified and qualified by experience candidates will also be considered. You will have developed strong accounts and tax experience within an accountancy practice and be confident preparing financial statements and corporation tax returns for limited companies.

You will be organised, commercially aware and comfortable managing multiple deadlines. Previous experience reviewing work or supporting junior colleagues would be beneficial, although the position can be shaped around the successful candidate’s experience and aspirations.

• £50,000 to £70,000 salary, dependent on experience
  
• 33 days’ annual leave
  
• Study support, if required
  
• Company pension
  
• Private medical insurance
  
• Income protection
  
• Onsite parking
  
• Excellent opportunities for continued development and career progression