Bookkeeping & VAT Manager Location: Ashford Salary: Competitive + Benefits Job Type: Permanent (37.5 hours preferred but 25 hours minimum) We are seeking a motivated and organised Bookkeeping & VAT Manager to join a hands-on role where you will manage a portfolio of clients, oversee VAT and bookkeeping processes, and support a small team of junior bookkeepers. Key Responsibilities Review VAT returns, carry out quality control, and manage departmental administration Support the team with VAT return preparation and submissions Oversee VAT registrations, de-registrations, and Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements Allocate and manage team workloads to ensure deadlines are consistently met Provide VAT advice to colleagues and clients Work closely with Client Managers to ensure VAT quarters are prepared and ready for accounts About You Minimum 3 years' bookkeeping experience Previous practice experience is essential 2+ years' experience with Xero and...

A prominent and rapidly expanding firm of Chartered Accountants, with strong and well-established links across Kent and London, is seeking to appoint a high calibre Private Client Tax Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional to join a forward-thinking practice offering genuine scope for progression, autonomy, and leadership. Working closely with Partners, you will play a key role in managing and developing a diverse private client portfolio, while also supporting and mentoring a growing team. Key Responsibilities: Manage a varied portfolio of private clients, including high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and trusts Provide comprehensive tax planning and advisory services across income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor Review complex tax computations and returns prepared by junior team members Lead, mentor, and develop a team, ensuring high standards...

Finance Manager Location: Sittingbourne Hours: Full-time, Monday to Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm, Fridays 8:30am - 4:00pm Contract: Permanent Salary: £42,000 - £48,000 ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-driven Finance Manager. This role is a pivotal in ensuring the smooth financial operation. You will oversee financial planning, monitoring and control processes, ensuring compliance, delivering accurate management information, and guiding finance staff day-to-day. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Management & Reporting - Produce high-quality budgets, forecasts, and financial - Prepare monthly management accounts and communicate insights to stakeholders - Monitor and forecast expenditure, investigating variances and resolving issues - Reconcile payroll monthly against budget - Produce cashflow statements and multi-year budget forecasts - Maintain year-end timetable and statutory reporting Compliance, Controls & Processes -...

Location: Faversham Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience) Work Pattern: Hybrid Are you a Private Client Tax professional looking for a role with a strong mix of compliance and advisory work? Do you want to work with a varied client base including HNWIs, trusts, estates and family-owned businesses? If you're looking to join a growing, specialist firm where you can genuinely add value, this could be the right move. What's great about this Personal Tax Manager role? Strong blend of compliance and advisory work Exposure to HNWIs, trusts, estates and partnerships Opportunity to work with complex client structures including family companies Diverse client base across sectors such as rural business, landed estates, property and renewable energy Join a growing firm with a strong reputation in niche markets Having experienced significant growth over the past decade, the firm continues to invest in its people and is now looking to strengthen its tax team...

Location: Faversham Salary: From £50,000 (depending on experience) Work Pattern: Hybrid Full-time or part-time Are you a Corporate Tax professional looking for a role with a strong mix of compliance and advisory work? Do you want to work closely with owner-managed businesses and HNWIs across a range of interesting sectors? If you're looking to step into a proactive, client-focused role within a growing and specialist firm, this could be the right move. What's great about this Corporate Tax Manager role? Strong blend of compliance and advisory work Exposure to medium to large family-owned businesses and HNWIs Opportunity to identify planning opportunities and add real value to clients Diverse client base across sectors including renewables, food production, rural estates and leisure Flexible working options, including part-time Your role as Corporate Tax Manager You will play a key role within the tax team, managing a portfolio of clients while delivering both...

Share Schemes Assistant Tax Manager Location: Kent Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 Work Pattern: Hybrid Are you a tax professional looking to specialise in share schemes and employment related securities? Do you want to work on complex, high-value projects across both UK and international clients? Would you like to be part of a growing advisory team where you can genuinely develop your expertise? If you are looking for a technically strong role with real client exposure and progression, this could be the right move. What's great about this Share Schemes Assistant Manager role? Specialist role within share schemes and employment related securities Exposure to both UK and international clients across a wide range of sectors Strong mix of advisory, client interaction and project work Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and specialist teams Clear progression within a growing advisory function Hybrid working with flexibility around core hours...

Accounts Senior / Senior Bookkeeper - 3 days a week - Practice Location: Rural Tunbridge Wells. Driver required due to location. Hours: 9-5pm 30min lunch - 3 days a week /22.5 hours a week (3 days - Mon, Tues, Wed or Thurs) Salary: Circa 40,000 per annum FTE - Salary will depend on experience. Benefits: 21 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (pro rata), DIS, Healthshare, Parking, Pension, Social Events Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our client, a dynamic and growing Accountants on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells is on the lookout for a talented Accounts Senior / Senior Bookeeper to join their compact and vibrant team. Working within a small team you will manage the daily portfolio of clients accounts, report into a Client Manager and also mentor a Trainee Accounts Assistant. If you have a passion for numbers, a knack for problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes, we want to hear from you! Key...

We are acting on behalf of a highly regarded, independent firm of Chartered Accountants to recruit an Accounts & Outsourcing Senior. This is a standout opportunity for a formally qualified accountant, or an individual approaching qualification, with a strong grounding in both accounts preparation and outsourcing work, looking to progress their career within a supportive and close-knit team. Our client is a small, personable firm with an excellent reputation for delivering a high-quality, tailored service to its client base. The environment is collaborative and professional, with a genuine emphasis on work-life balance, long-term development, and giving individuals the autonomy to take ownership of their work. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a broad range of services to a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses. The position offers a balanced mix of hands-on accounts work and outsourced finance support, while working closely with clients and...

This role is ideally suited to someone with experience in a small to mid-sized practice, who is comfortable managing their own portfolio while also reviewing the work of junior staff. The Role You will take ownership of a varied client portfolio, acting as the main point of contact and delivering a high standard of service across accounts and tax. The role offers a balanced mix of hands-on work and review responsibilities, with genuine scope for progression. Key Responsibilities: Managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, including limited companies, LLPs, and sole traders Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts under UK GAAP (FRS 102/105) Reviewing corporation tax and personal tax work Acting as the primary contact for clients, providing ongoing advice and support Reviewing work prepared by junior staff and providing guidance and mentorship Ensuring deadlines are met across accounts, tax, and compliance work About You: ACA or ACCA qualified Proven...