Tax and Accounts Manager

This is a tremendous opportunity to join this intimate yet thriving independent firm of chartered accountants as their tax and accounts manager.

This role is pivotal to the continued and immediate ongoing growth of the firm and to provide a leadership link between the Partners and the bulk of the remining staff.

The firm have a broad spread of Kent clients but also represent business across London and the south-east.

Key day to day duties to include:

• Utilise technical knowledge to prepare year-end financial statements and manage tax-related matters.
• Produce meaningful management accounts and offer insights based on financial information.
• Demonstrate commercial acumen by setting KPIs and understanding clients' business Key Drivers.
• Bring innovative ideas and value to clients through proactive goal setting.
• Prepare company valuations and contribute to strategic financial planning.
• Utilise Microsoft products and cloud bookkeeping software for efficient and accurate financial management.

What about you?

• ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA Qualified
• Proficiency in preparing year-end accounts, with a strong grasp of related practical skills.
• Technical expertise encompassing corporation tax, VAT, CIS, and personal tax matters.
• Demonstrated capability in generating insightful management accounts and interpreting financial data.
• Preferential consideration for candidates with prior experience working with clients in the construction industry.
• Possess commercial acumen, including the ability to establish KPIs, comprehend Key Drivers, and offer innovative solutions.
• Confidence in leading client meetings and adeptness in effective communication.
• Experience in company valuations is advantageous, though not mandatory.
• Additional proficiency in creating pivot tables is desirable.
• Familiarity with cloud-based bookkeeping software such as Xero and QuickBooks is beneficial.

A highly competitive benefits package is also on offer including:

• Flexible working hours
• Study support if required
• 26 days annual leave plus additional days over Christmas
• Quarterly team events
• Casual dress
• No time sheets

For further details on this or indeed any other Practice opportunity then please do not hesitate to contact Robin at Olivia-Ruella.