Practice Accountant (ACCA/ICAEW) – Client Accounts Lead

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Standard auto-enrolment pension scheme (NEST)

28 days’ holiday including bank holidays

Parking permit for private road parking

Supportive working environment

Opportunity for long-term development

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in Tunbridge Wells is seeking an experienced Accountant. This role is office-based and offers a competitive salary of £35,000 – £42,000 depending on experience. The ideal candidate should be ACCA or ICAEW qualified or a finalist, with proven experience in an accountancy environment. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, accounts preparation, VAT returns, and effectively liaising with clients. This is a great opportunity for long-term development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• ACCA or ICAEW qualified, or at finalist level.
• Proven experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge across bookkeeping, VAT and accounts preparation.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Preparation of trial balances.
• Accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Assisting with management accounts and regular information.

Skills

ACCA or ICAEW qualification or finalist

Proven experience within an accountancy practice

Strong technical knowledge across bookkeeping, VAT and accounts preparation

Confident using IRIS and cloud-based accounting software

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

ACCA or ICAEW qualification

Tools

IRIS

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

A well-established accountancy practice in Tunbridge Wells is seeking an experienced Accountant. This role is office-based and offers a competitive salary of £35,000 – £42,000 depending on experience. The ideal candidate should be ACCA or ICAEW qualified or a finalist, with proven experience in an accountancy environment. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, accounts preparation, VAT returns, and effectively liaising with clients. This is a great opportunity for long-term development in a supportive environment.