Accounts & Tax Manager – Accountancy Practice

About the role

We are partnering with a well‑established, growing accountancy practice in Tunbridge Wells to find an experienced Accounts & Tax Manager. The role offers the chance to own a varied client portfolio within a supportive, forward‑thinking firm.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients across accounts and tax.
• Review statutory accounts and tax returns.
• Lead client meetings and act as a trusted advisor.
• Oversee workflow, delegate to junior staff and review their work.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and Companies House requirements.
• Support clients with year‑end processes, including P11Ds and related filings.
• Drive efficiency and maintain high service standards.
• Mentor and develop junior members of the team.

Required profile

• ACA / ACCA qualified or qualified by experience.
• Previous experience managing a portfolio within an accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of accounts and tax compliance.
• Experience using Xero and/or Sage.
• Excellent communication and client‑facing skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively.
• Audit experience beneficial but not essential.

Required skills

• Xero
• Sage

What we offer

• Salary £47,000 – £51,000 (depending on experience).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Health insurance.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Salary sacrifice options.
• TOIL and overtime policy.
• Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm (37.5 hours).