Accounts & Tax Manager

TPF Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a fantastic independent accountancy practice based in Maidstone, Kent. They are seeking an experienced Accounts & Tax Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience. This is a mixed tax & accounts position within a general practice capacity, ideal for an experienced Accounts & Tax Manager looking to join a growing team with exceptional exposure on offer and genuine career prospects. The practice services clients who are wide-ranging in size, industry and sector, and you will therefore get exposure to a wide variety of client types and scope. As an Accounts & Tax Manager, you will be responsible for; Understand performance expectations and manage teams to meet these expectations Maintain regular client contact on a pro-active basis, listen to needs and suggest initiatives/improvements Acquire and apply technical expertise in accounting, tax and interpret laws, regulations and standards to a mixed portfolio of clients Dealing with both clients and team members and therefore should demonstrate clear communication skills Prepare and oversee production of accounts for a mixed portfolio of clients including limited companies, sole traders and partnerships Prepare final statutory and non-statutory accounts Prepare tax computations and complete tax returns and submissions to HMRC Manage and review accounts and tax returns of junior staff Requirements Preferably qualified ACA/ACCA or by experience. 5-10+ years experience within an accountancy practice experience. Experience preparing accounts and tax returns. Experience of QuickBooks, Xero or Sage would be advantageous. Benefits £45,000 - £55,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable. A highly competitive benefits package is also on offer. Please apply for the vacancy or contact Tristan Finch to discuss this opportunity and similar vacancies in more detail. (phone number removed)