At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client portfolios and provide tailored accounting and tax advice.
- Company: Respected accountancy practice with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and exposure to diverse clients.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for mentoring and professional growth.
- Why this job: Lead a team and make a real impact on client outcomes.
- Qualifications: ACA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience with strong technical knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 47000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are working with a well-established and highly respected accountancy practice who are looking to appoint an experienced Accounts & Tax Manager to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant (or qualified by experience) who enjoys managing client relationships, leading teams, and delivering high-quality advisory services.
The Role
- Take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients, providing strategic guidance across both accounting and tax matters.
- Play a key role in leading and developing a team, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as a main point of contact.
- Leading client meetings and providing tailored accounting and tax advice.
- Reviewing accounts and tax returns to ensure compliance with HMRC and Companies House requirements.
- Overseeing workflow, allocating tasks and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Maintaining high standards across client deliverables, including quality and accuracy.
- Supporting year-end reporting processes (e.g., P11Ds, ATED, Form 42).
- Driving process improvement and efficiency through use of systems and technology.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Leading, mentoring, and developing junior team members.
- Ensuring all work meets regulatory and ethical standards.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Be ACA / ACCA qualified or qualified by experience.
- Have experience managing a client portfolio within practice.
- Demonstrate strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax.
- Be confident reviewing work and ensuring compliance.
- Have excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
- Be comfortable using accounting software (ideally Xero, Sage or similar).
- Have previous experience supervising or mentoring staff (preferred).
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary of £47,000 - £50,000 + DOE.
- Opportunity to manage your own portfolio and influence client outcomes.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Career progression within a growing firm.
- Exposure to a varied and interesting client base.
Accounts & Tax Manager employer: Adore Recruitment Ltd
Join a well-established and highly respected accountancy practice in Tunbridge Wells, where you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative team environment. As an Accounts & Tax Manager, you will enjoy competitive remuneration, the opportunity to manage your own client portfolio, and significant career progression within a growing firm, all while working with a diverse and interesting client base.
