ACCA/ACA Accounts Manager, Kings Hill, West Malling, Up to £50k (Ref: BH-10323) Permanent

🌟 ACCA/ACA Accounts Manager 🌟

📍 Location: Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent
💼 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
💰 Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
🕗 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 4:45pm (35 hours per week)

Benefits also include:

• Workplace pension
• Free, on-site parking
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for staff and family members
• Christmas shutdown
• Continuous professional development with in-house and external training provided

Our client

A well-established and friendly accountancy practice based in Kings Hill is currently seeking a qualified Accounts Manager to join its growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified ACCA or ACA accountant with strong experience in accounts and tax to take the next step in their career. You will be reporting in to the Director and be responsible for providing high quality advice to clients. The successful candidate will also assist with the management and training of an Accounts Senior.

🔍 Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, providing daily support, expert accountancy and tax advice
• Applying knowledge of bookkeeping and double-entry systems confidently and accurately 
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns, management accounts, year-end accounts and account reconciliations 
• Supporting the full tax return process from collation to submission for both individuals and companies 
• Liaising with HMRC and Companies House on behalf of clients 
• Attending in-person client meetings as required 
• Delivering financial analysis and forecasting, offering insights and advice to help clients make informed decisions

• Assisting the Senior Accounts Manager with managing client workflows to meet key deadlines 
• Supporting the training and development of an Accounts Junior 

🧠 Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Must be fully qualified ACCA or ACA 
• Working knowledge of corporation and personal tax
• Proficient in accounting software such as Sage, CCH, QuickBooks, or Xero 
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently 
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills 
• A full UK driving licence is preferred 

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and skilled professional to join a supportive, client-focused practice and make a real impact.

If you would like to apply for this role please apply with your updated CV.

For more information please call our specialist public practice recruiter Andy Irvine on 01622 697754.

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Tagged as: ACA, ACCA, Accounts Manager, Tax