Farrer Barnes Limited

My client, a long-established school based in the Tenterden area, are looking to recruit a School Finance Assistant to join the finance team on a temporary basis with a view to becoming permanent for the right person Working under the close tutelage of the Finance Manager, this role will oversee the day-to-day invoicing cycle for the school, including all relevant financial administration around invoice and payment processing, journals and monthly bank account reconciliations. Additionally, the role will give the opportunity to work on budget management and reporting, month end closing and ad hoc financial reporting. It is imperative that you have experience in using Access Dimensions. Applications are sought from individuals' part or fully AAT qualified, with school's experience. The desire to learn and develop under the current finance team is important as there is long term development potential on offer with this role. My client is looking to fill this role as a matter...

About the Business Our client is a fast-growing, forward-thinking consultancy and product team dedicated to transforming finance operations. They help finance teams redesign and automate manual, messy processes using modern software, smart workflow design, and practical AI. Their mission is to help organisations move away from manual admin and toward a modern, exceptions-led way of working. The Role We are seeking a qualified accountant who thrives at the intersection of finance, systems, change, and delivery. This is not a traditional finance role, nor is it a pure project management position. Working closely with leadership, you will initially support live client workstreams, product development, and internal operations, progressively taking full ownership as the business scales. You will get under the bonnet of complex finance processes, turn ambiguous requirements into clear solutions, test outputs, and drive projects through to completion. Sometimes the...

We are recruiting for a small but thriving and growing firm of accountants, looking to appoint an Accounts & Audit Senior to join their Sevenoaks office. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA/ACCA qualified or nearly qualified accountant who is looking for greater responsibility and a clear route for progression. The role will offer: Early responsibility and the opportunity to take ownership of client work The chance to work towards managing your own portfolio of clients A varied mix of accounts and audit work Close contact with clients and the opportunity to build strong relationships Plenty of scope for career progression within a growing practice A supportive environment where your development and contribution will be recognised If you are an ambitious Accounts & Audit Senior looking for your next step with a firm where you can genuinely progress, we would be keen to hear from you. For further details then please do not hesitate to...

We are delighted to be working with a prominent, PE-backed firm of accountants based in Canterbury, with strong links to London, who are going through an exciting period of rapid expansion. This is a particularly exciting time to join the business, with significant growth underway and plenty of opportunity for ambitious tax professionals to develop, specialise and progress their careers. We are looking for a Mixed Tax Senior, ideally ATT or CTA qualified, to join the team and take responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients across both personal and corporate taxation. The Role You will have the opportunity to work across a broad range of tax matters, including: Managing a portfolio of personal and corporate tax clients Preparing and reviewing tax computations and returns Advising clients on a range of tax matters Supporting managers and partners on more complex tax assignments Developing strong and trusted client relationships Identifying tax planning...

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to take the next step in their Practice career, offering genuine responsibility, client exposure and the opportunity to work closely with Partners. The Role As Client Manager, you will take responsibility for your own fee base and portfolio of clients, whilst playing a key role in supporting and developing the wider team. Your responsibilities will include: Managing your own portfolio of clients and fee base Building and maintaining strong client relationships Mentoring and developing junior members of staff Managing workflow and ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to a high standard Working closely with Partners across the practice Assisting Partners with business development and identifying new opportunities Utilising your audit experience where required About You We are looking for someone who is: ACA/ ACCA qualified or equivalent Experienced within an accountancy...

About The Company: An established organisation with a strong operational footprint, our client is seeking to appoint an experienced tax professional to join its finance function. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a broad and commercially important tax remit within a supportive environment. The Role: We are looking for a Part-Time Tax Manager to join our client's finance team, based in Mid Kent. Working 21 hours per week, this is a senior, autonomous position offering a generous salary and benefits package. You will act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, overseeing the group's tax compliance, reporting and strategy. While the main emphasis will be on direct tax, the role also provides exposure to VAT, PAYE, customs duties and SDLT. Key Responsibilities: Leading the preparation, review and submission of corporation tax returns, including associated records and R&D tax credit claims. Managing VAT, PAYE and other indirect tax...

Farrer Barnes is working on behalf of a rapidly growing firm of Chartered Accountants based in Rochester, who are looking to appoint an Accounts Semi Senior to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and motivated accounts professional to develop their career within a forward-thinking practice. You will work with a diverse portfolio of clients, including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, providing a broad range of accounting, management accounts and tax services. The Role As an Accounts Semi Senior, you will play an important role in supporting clients and the wider accounts team. Your responsibilities will include: Management Accounts: Preparing timely and accurate management accounts and financial information for a diverse portfolio of SME clients. Statutory Accounts: Assisting with the preparation of year-end financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards. Tax Returns: Preparing...

My client, a long-established school based in the Tonbridge area, are looking to recruit a School Finance Assistant to join the finance team on a temporary basis for at least 4 months. Working under the close tutelage of the Finance Manager, this role will oversee the day-to-day invoicing cycle for the school, including all relevant financial administration around invoice and payment processing, journals and monthly bank account reconciliations. Additionally, the role will give the opportunity to work on budget management and reporting, month end closing and ad hoc financial reporting. It is imperative that you have experience in using PS Financials. Applications are sought from individuals' part or fully AAT qualified, with school's experience. The desire to learn and develop under the current finance team is important as there is long term development potential on offer with this role. My client is looking to fill this role as a matter of urgency so you must be available...

This is a firm where you can genuinely get on, take responsibility and build your career. They're family-friendly, supportive and take staff development seriously - but they also give capable people early autonomy rather than micromanaging them. We're looking for someone with at least 18 months' experience in an accountancy practice who is keen to progress, enjoys working with clients and wants to take the next step. What's on offer: A genuinely friendly, family-focused working environment Strong training and professional development Early responsibility and plenty of autonomy A varied portfolio of clients Clear opportunity to progress A beautiful rural, multi-site working environment A firm that values its people and invests in them If you've got 18 months+ in practice, ambition to progress and the attitude to make things happen, I'd love to hear from you. For further details then please do not hesitate to contact Robin at Farer Barnes. Farrer Barnes...

We are currently recruiting for an Accounts & Tax Senior to join a well-respected firm with a national footprint, based in Sevenoaks. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Practice professional who is either professionally qualified or ATT qualified, with their career to date spent within an accountancy practice environment. The role offers plenty of variety, including: A strong mix of accounts and tax work Exposure to tax advisory assignments and project work High visibility across the firm and with a broad client base Excellent opportunities for progression and professional development A genuinely supportive and family-friendly working environment The firm has an excellent reputation and offers a long-term career opportunity for someone looking to take on greater responsibility, develop their technical skills and build strong client relationships. We would be particularly interested in speaking with candidates who are currently working...

My client, a long-established school based in the Tenterden area, are looking to recruit a School Finance Assistant to join the finance team on a temporary basis with a view to becoming permanent for the right person Working under the close tutelage of the Finance Manager, this role will oversee the day-to-day invoicing cycle for the school, including all relevant financial administration around invoice and payment processing, journals and monthly bank account reconciliations. Additionally, the role will give the opportunity to work on budget management and reporting, month end closing and ad hoc financial reporting. It is imperative that you have experience in using Access Dimensions. Applications are sought from individuals' part or fully AAT qualified, with school's experience. The desire to learn and develop under the current finance team is important as there is long term development potential on offer with this role. My client is looking to fill this role as a matter...

About The Company: An ambitious and growing business is looking to appoint a commercially minded Finance Manager to work closely with senior leadership and play a key part in its next phase of development. This is an opportunity to join at an exciting stage of growth, in a role that offers far more than traditional finance responsibilities. The successful individual will become a trusted business partner, helping to build scalable processes and supporting wider strategic initiatives over time. The Role: A broad, hands-on Finance Manager role for an entrepreneurial and technically strong finance professional. Working closely with the business's leadership team, you will take ownership of core finance activity while contributing to commercial planning, operational development and future growth projects. This role will suit someone who is ambitious, adaptable and motivated by the prospect of growing with a business over the long term. Key Responsibilities: Take...

About The Company: A dynamic and expanding international business is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its Accounts team on a permanent basis. The company is continuing to grow and offers a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The Role: A hands-on Finance Manager position, responsible for overseeing day-to-day finance operations, supporting month-end activities, and acting as a key link between the wider business and Finance Director. The role will initially be office-based during onboarding, moving to a hybrid working pattern thereafter. Key Responsibilities: Take ownership of daily cashbook management across multiple bank accounts, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled. Review bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and clear unidentified or incorrectly allocated transactions. Monitor cash flow, escalating risks and issues to the Finance Director as required. Oversee supplier, overhead and operational...

About The Company: A specialist logistics company who work across the South-East and further afield. Going through an intensive period of sustained growth, they are now in a position to further expand their finance team with this key appointment. The Role: A Financial Controller responsible for overseeing accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance across the business, providing strategic and operational support to the Directors. Key Responsibilities: Take full ownership of day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accurate management accounts, reporting, and cash flow control for a busy SME logistics depot. Hands-on use of Xero, including reconciliations, invoicing, and month-end processes. Partner with sales teams to track performance, manage commission schemes, and ensure timely, accurate payments. Drive financial efficiency and support leadership with insights, forecasts, and recommendations to aid business growth. Desirable Skills:...

About the Company: Our client is a dynamic and rapidly expanding SME with a proven track record of strong performance and consistent profitability since inception. Built on a solid operational foundation and driven by a commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable growth, this business offers an exciting opportunity for a finance professional eager to make a tangible impact. The Role: We are looking for an accomplished Finance Manager to join this ambitious, owner-managed organisation. This is a key leadership position where you will collaborate closely with the founders to strengthen financial strategy, implement robust systems and controls, and deliver insights that will underpin future growth. With a finance team of five, you'll have the autonomy to shape the function, enhance reporting, and drive process improvements across the department. Key Responsibilities: Financial Leadership - Oversee all day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accuracy,...