Accounts & Tax Manager

  • TPF Recruitment
  • Goudhurst, Kent
  • Apr 25, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

TPF Recruitment is exclusively recruiting on behalf of a well-established accountancy practice based near Gourdhurst. Our client is a well established firm of accountants who have a fantastic, relaxed working environment and a really good team culture. This is the perfect opportunity if you're looking to be part of a really nice local accountancy practice with a personal approach.

You will be either a qualified accountant, or qualified by experience and able to prepare accounts and tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and ltd companies. You will also be responsible for reviewing work from junior staff and managing client relationships. Our client offers a very relaxed environment and is open to flexible working hours as well as part-time applicants too.

The position can be suited to a candidate who is looking for a relaxed client management position, but equally it could be a progressive opportunity where you will utilise your commercial acumen to support the partner with the growth and development of the practice, leading to fantastic internal progression prospects. It's all subject tot he candidate's experience and aspirations, and our client will look to mould the position around the candidate.

As an Accounts & Tax Manager, you will be responsible for;
  • Manage a portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and Ltd companies
  • Supervise and mentor junior members of the team
  • Providing holistic accounting and business advice to a wide range of clients
  • Building strong ongoing relationships built on trust, respect and understanding
  • Providing holistic accounting and business advice to a wide range of clients
  • Meeting all filing deadlines in both accounts and tax compliance tasks
  • Manage WIP and client billing
  • Supporting the partners with the development of the practice
  • Opportunity to assist with business development and networking, should you wish

Requirements
  • You will be ACA/ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience.
  • You will have experience within an accountancy practice.
  • Experience of cloud software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks.

Benefits
  • 45,000 - 55,000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable.
  • Part-time or full time hours
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Auto enrolment pension scheme
  • Flexible and hybrid working patterns available
  • Please apply for the vacancy or contact Tristan Finch for a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity and similar vacancies.
  • (url removed)
  • (phone number removed)