Accounting Technician (ACCA / ICAEW Qualified or Finalist)
Location: Tunbridge Wells (Office-based)
Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
A well-established and friendly accountancy practice based in Tunbridge Wells is seeking an experienced Accounting Technician to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACCA/ICAEW-qualified or finalist professional with strong practice experience who is looking for a stable, long-term role within a supportive, close-knit environment.
Responsibilities
- Bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients
- Preparation of trial balances
- Accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns
- Assisting with management accounts and regular management information for selected clients
- Liaising directly with clients and responding to queries through to final accounts stage
- Supporting audit work through analysis under the guidance of a senior auditor (limited audit exposure)
Ideal Candidate
- ACCA or ICAEW qualified, or at finalist level
- Proven experience within an accountancy practice environment
- Strong technical knowledge across bookkeeping, VAT and accounts preparation
- Confident using IRIS and cloud-based accounting software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
- Well organised with excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £35,000 – £42,000 depending on experience
- Standard auto-enrolment pension scheme (NEST)
- 28 days’ holiday including bank holidays
- Parking permit provided for private road parking
- Friendly, supportive working environment within a small, established practice
- Opportunity for long-term development and progression within the firm
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