Accounts & Tax Manager

Accounts & Tax Manager Tunbridge Wells £47,000 – £50,000 + DOE An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts & Tax Manager to join a well-regarded and growing accountancy practice based in Tunbridge Wells This role is ideally suited to a qualified accountant (or qualified by experience) who enjoys working closely with clients, leading teams, and delivering high-quality accounting and tax services. The Opportunity In this role, you will be responsible for managing your own portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted advisor across a range of accounting and tax matters. Alongside this, you will play a key role in overseeing workflow, maintaining standards, and supporting the development of the wider team. Key duties will include: • Managing a varied client portfolio and acting as the main point of contact • Leading client meetings and providing practical, tailored advice • Reviewing statutory accounts and tax returns to ensure compliance with relevant regulations • Planning and allocating work to ensure deadlines and priorities are met • Maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality and presentation across all deliverables • Supporting year-end compliance work, including P11Ds and other reporting requirements • Identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiency • Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships • Coaching and mentoring junior team members • Ensuring all work is completed in line with professional and regulatory standards About You You will be a confident and commercially aware individual with experience working within an accountancy practice environment. You will ideally: • Be ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience • Have experience managing a portfolio of clients • Possess strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax • Be confident reviewing work and maintaining compliance standards • Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills • Be comfortable using accounting software such as Xero, Sage or similar • Have experience supporting or supervising junior staff (advantageous) What’s on Offer • Salary of £47,000 – £50,000 + DOE • Opportunity to take ownership of a client portfolio • Supportive and collaborative working environment • Clear opportunities for progression • Exposure to a broad and diverse client base This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career within a progressive and professional firm.