Audit and Accounts Senior/Assistant Manager

ProTalent Limited; Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in Tunbridge Wells is seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior or Assistant Manager. This role involves preparation and review of accounts, leading audits, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA qualified with relevant experience and strong technical knowledge. Flexible working options and opportunities for career progression are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Clear opportunities for career progression

Collaborative team environment

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in practice required.
• Experienced in accounts preparation, audit, and tax compliance.
• Motivated and organized with a focus on contributing to the firm's success.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of statutory accounts.
• Lead audits from planning through to completion.
• Prepare corporation tax computations and personal tax returns.
• Review VAT returns and oversee monthly payrolls.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.
• Advise clients on cloud accounting software.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Confident communicator

Client relationship management

Experience with Xero, Sage, QuickBooks

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified

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 20-30% 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 01273 491852 or email [e-mail]. Not quite hitting the mark? We'd still love to talk to you about other opportunities.