Accounts & Tax Manager in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Accounts & Tax Manager Tunbridge Wells £47,000 – £50,000 + DOE 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 As an Accounts & Tax Manager, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients, providing strategic guidance across both accounting and tax matters. You will also 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