Accounts & Tax Manager

TPF Recruitment; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Sevenoaks seeks an experienced Accounts & Tax Manager to oversee a varied client portfolio. This role offers flexibility to work independently while collaborating with a skilled team. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA qualified with at least 5 years of experience in practice.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Parking

Pension

Company laptop

Death in service cover

Long-Term Disability cover

Commission for new clients

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working arrangements after probation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience within practice.
• Experienced in managing teams and client portfolios.
• Hands-on experience with accounts and tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse client portfolio and oversee accounting records.
• Prepare statutory and personal/corporate tax returns.
• Provide client support and contribute to firm growth.

Skills

Accounts Management

Tax Preparation

Client Relations

Team Leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

Job description

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Exclusive to TPF Recruitment, Kent’s leading accountancy practice recruitment agency; we have an opportunity for an Accounts & Tax Manager to join a highly regarded, modern chartered accountancy practice based in Sevenoaks.

This independent, multi-sited firm of chartered accountants offers an excellent opportunity! As an Accounts & Tax Manager, you will collaborate with other managers and oversee a diverse client portfolio, including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. You will have the flexibility to manage your portfolio independently while working closely with a skilled team of managers and partners.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a varied client portfolio
  
• Reviewing and preparing statutory accounts
  
• Creating income and expenditure accounts for clients as needed
  
• Overseeing bookkeeping and organising accounting records
  
• Reviewing, preparing, and submitting VAT returns
  
• Preparing and submitting personal and corporate tax returns
  
• Providing outstanding client service by addressing queries and offering support
  
• Collaborating with senior management, including assisting Partners on projects
  
• Contributing to the firm’s growth by retaining existing clients and fostering relationships with potential clients
  

Requirements

• You will be ACA/ACCA or qualified by experience with at least 5 years’ experience within practice
  
• You will have worked as a Team Leader/ Client Manager/ Manager within a practice environment and have hands on experience of accounts and tax returns
  
• Experience of general tax planning would be advantageous
  
• Open to part time and full time applicants
  
• £50,000 - £60,000, based on experience and qualification
  
• 33 days annual leave
  
• Parking
  
• Pension
  
• Company laptop, death in service, and Long-Term Disability cover
  
• Commission: New client bonus – 10% of first year’s fees for any clients brought into the business
  
• Bonus: Discretionary bonus based on individual, team, and firm performance
  
• Home working: Fully flexible working arrangements after satisfactory completion of the probation period. Full-time staff tend to be in the office 3 days per week
  
• Please apply for this vacancy or alternatively contact Tristan Finch for a confidential conversation