Practice Accounts Manager West Malling Monday - Friday 35hpw £45,000 - £50,000pa KHR are pleased to be partnered with a well-respected firm of Accountants and Tax Advisors based in West Malling, who are looking for an ambitious Accounts Manager to join the team with a focus on the accounts and compliance side of the business.Practice Accounts Manager West Malling, Kent Monday to Friday 35hpw £45,000 - £50,000pa Pension, Holiday, Parking, Professional Development, Employee Assistance Programme KHR are pleased to be partnered with a well-respected firm of Accountants and Tax Advisors based in West Malling, who are looking for an ambitious Accounts Manager to join the team with a focus on the accounts and compliance side of the business. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accountant to play a key role in providing exceptional service to a diverse client base of business owners and SMEs across various industries. Position Overview As an Accounts Manager, you will be the primary point of contact for clients, developing strong relationships and providing expert guidance on accountancy and tax matters. This pivotal role involves managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of accounts, tax returns, and financial reports. You will work closely with the team to deliver high-quality services and contribute to the overall success of the practice. Responsibilities - Develop and maintain strong client relationships, serving as their primary point of contact for accountancy and tax queries - Process quarterly VAT returns, management accounts, year-end accounts, and account reconciliations - Attend client meetings, plan and research, and be the main point of contact for assigned clients - Deal with Inland Revenue and Companies House queries, writing necessary letters/documentation following in-house branding - Assist with the management and training of the Accounts Senior - Provide analysis and forecast financial reporting, advising on potential issues, trends, and improvements - Assist with the tax return compliance process, including collating, preparing, submitting, and reviewing individual and company tax returns Candidate Profile - Fully ACCA / ACA qualified - Understanding of corporation and personal tax - Minimum of 3 years' experience in practice - Excellent communication and client relationship management skills - Proficiency in relevant accounting software CCH, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage - Full driving licence holder At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you. KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market