Rowland Recruitment is supporting a well-established, people-focused firm of accountants based in the Ashford area, who are looking to strengthen their client services team with the addition of a confident, well-rounded accounts professional.
If you're experienced in preparing accounts, managing client relationships, and enjoy working closely with business owners to help them grow and thrive, this is a great opportunity to step into a client-focused role with lots of variety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for managing a portfolio of clients across different sectors
- Preparation of year-end financial statements for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships
- Producing management accounts and providing insight where required
- Completing personal tax returns and supporting clients with tax compliance
- Building strong, trusted client relationships and becoming their key point of contact
- Spotting areas for improvement, efficiency or opportunity in client businesses
- Supporting internal processes and ensuring work is delivered to deadlines and standards
Ideal Candidate:
- ACA, ACCA qualified or part-qualified – or qualified by experience
- 5+ years in an accountancy practice
- A natural communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Experience working directly with clients and providing practical advice
- Positive and proactive, with a desire to contribute to a supportive team environment
What’s on offer:
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays
- Additional holiday for your birthday and Christmas Eve
- Free on-site parking
- Two company-wide social events per year
- Two paid volunteering days annually
- Annual eye care support
- Mental wellbeing resources
- Long service recognition and extra holiday after 5 years' service
This firm has a great reputation locally and a long-standing team who enjoy what they do. If you're looking for a hands-on, client-facing role within a stable and friendly practice, this could be a good fit for you.