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ACCOUNTS & TAX ASSISTANT

£30,000 - £40,000 FTE

Westerham, Kent

Well-Established Accountancy Practice
£30,000 - £40,000 FTE Westerham, Kent | Permanent
Full-Time or Part-Time Considered
About Us

We are a busy and growing firm of accountants based in Westerham, Kent. We are looking to add an experienced and capable individual to our team to support our clients across a broad range of compliance and reporting work.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced bookkeeper or a part-qualified / newly qualified accountant - ideally with some exposure to a practice environment, though this is not essential.

• Study support considered for candidates actively pursuing a professional qualification
• Scope for flexible working arrangements in the future

The Role
Accounts Preparation
• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Reconciling bank accounts, control accounts and ledgers
• Working with cloud-based software including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and Dext

VAT & Making Tax Digital (MTD)
• Preparing and submitting client VAT returns across a range of VAT schemes
• Supporting clients with MTD for VAT and MTD for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA) obligations
• Maintaining accurate digital records in line with HMRC requirements

Tax Returns
• Preparing self-assessment income tax returns for individuals, sole traders and partnerships
• Calculating tax liabilities and advising clients on payment deadlines
• Assisting with HMRC correspondence and routine enquiries

About You
Essential:
• Solid bookkeeping experience with a strong grasp of double-entry accounting
• Experience preparing VAT returns and working with MTD-compliant software
• Proficiency with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Dext, or similar
• Familiarity with self-assessment tax returns and basic tax compliance
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple client deadlines

Desirable (not essential):
• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (AAT, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• Previous experience in an accountancy practice
• Familiarity with TaxCalc or similar practice management software

How to Apply Please send your CV and a brief covering letter to:
Chris Hilton using the APPLY butto n:


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