Assistant Management Accountant

TPF Recruitment; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Excellent benefits package

Clear career progression

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is supporting a well established accountancy practice in Canterbury by recruiting an Outsourcing Senior/Management Accountant. The role offers a mix of office-based and client-facing work with progression opportunities.

Ideal for an experienced practitioner, preferably with AAT Level 4, to manage client portfolios across Kent and the South East using Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.

Qualifications

• Ideally AAT Level 4 qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• Good working knowledge of cloud accounting software (Xero/QuickBooks/Sage).

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Bookkeeping and VAT return preparation.
• Support clients with cloud accounting software (Xero/QuickBooks/Sage).
• Assist clients with financial reporting and process improvements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support clients both remotely and on site as required.

Skills

AAT Level 4

Accountancy practice experience

Cloud accounting

Education

AAT Level 4 qualification

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

TPF Recruitment is supporting a well established and growing accountancy practice in Canterbury with the recruitment of an Outsourcing Senior / Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice professional, ideally AAT Level 4 qualified, to join a modern and highly regarded firm offering genuine long term career progression.

The role will involve working closely with a varied portfolio of clients across Kent and the wider South East, delivering a broad range of outsourced accounting services including management accounts, bookkeeping, VAT returns, and cloud accounting support using Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.

This position offers a strong mix of office based and client facing work, providing the opportunity to build lasting relationships with businesses ranging from owner managed companies and sole traders through to larger corporate groups across a wide range of sectors.

The firm has built an excellent reputation for client service and continues to experience steady organic growth through referrals and new business wins. As a result, they are looking to appoint an ambitious individual who is keen to develop their technical skills and progress their career within a supportive and forward thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Bookkeeping and VAT return preparation
• Supporting clients with cloud accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks and Sage
• Assisting businesses with financial reporting and process improvements
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting clients both remotely and on site where required

Requirements

• Ideally AAT Level 4 qualified, although qualified by experience will also be considered
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice environment
• Experience preparing management accounts, VAT returns and bookkeeping
• Good working knowledge of cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive and client focused approach

Benefits

• £28,000 to £32,000 dependent on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Excellent benefits package
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment