Audit and Accounts Senior/Assistant Manager

ProTalent; England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in Tunbridge Wells is seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior or Assistant Manager. This role involves preparing statutory accounts, leading audits, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified with experience in audit and accounts preparation. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working options

Career progression opportunities

Team-building initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in practice with relevant qualifications.
• Strong technical knowledge in audit and accounts preparation.
• Motivated and organized with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of statutory accounts.
• Leading audits from planning to completion.
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Audit

Tax compliance

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

Audit & Accounts Senior / Assistant Manager Tunbridge Wells

Salary: £38,000 – £50,000 (depending on experience)

ProTalent are delighted to be working with a well-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice based in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, to recruit an Audit & Accounts Senior or Assistant Manager.

The firm:

• Long-standing and highly regarded in the local market
• A supportive and friendly team culture, with a strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Committed to training, growth, and career progression
• Regular social events and team-building initiatives
• Conveniently located in central Tunbridge Wells

The role:

• Preparation and review of statutory accounts for companies, sole traders, and partnerships
• Leading audits from planning through to completion (approximately % of the role)
• Preparing corporation tax computations and personal tax returns for business owners
• Reviewing VAT returns and overseeing monthly payrolls
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members, reviewing their work, and providing support
• Advising clients on cloud accounting software including Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks
• Building strong client relationships and acting as a trusted point of contact

The successful applicant:

• ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified with relevant experience in practice
• Experienced in accounts preparation, audit, and tax compliance
• Strong technical knowledge and good commercial awareness
• A confident communicator, able to work directly with clients and colleagues
• Motivated, organised, and keen to contribute to the continued success of the firm

The package:

• £38,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a supportive and people-focused practice
• A welcoming and collaborative team environment with regular social events

Interested? Call Georgia at ProTalent on (phone number removed) or email .
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