Accounts Manager / Senior Manager - Ashford

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Competitive, depending on experience
Ref: 2168 Date Posted: Saturday 26 Sep 2026

Accounts Manager / Senior Manager
Ashford, Kent

Location: Ashford, Kent
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent, full time
Qualification: ACA or ACCA, part-qualified or qualified by experience

If you've spent years in practice, know FRS 102 inside out and are the person the team comes to for a proper review, this Ashford role gives you your own clients, a team to develop and a close working relationship with the partners.

ABOUT THE FIRM

My client is an established Ashford practice that's part of a national accountancy group. It looks after a broad mix of small and medium-sized businesses, with a local team that knows its clients well and the backing of a bigger organisation behind it.

THE ROLE

You'll manage your own portfolio of clients, completing and reviewing a wide range of accounts and being the main point of contact. A big part of the job is reviewing the accounts team's work, giving useful feedback and helping people develop. You'll also work closely with the partners, supporting them day to day, so your voice will be heard.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

  • Managing your own portfolio of SME clients
  • Completing and reviewing a wide variety of accounts
  • Reviewing the accounts team's work and owning the quality of what goes out
  • Giving feedback and developing the team
  • Meeting clients and taking ownership of the relationship
  • Supporting the partners with day-to-day matters
  • Keeping work on track against deadlines and internal budgets

WHO THIS WILL SUIT

  • ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience
  • At least 5 years' recent experience in a similar practice role
  • Strong knowledge of FRS 102, including Section 1A
  • Confident reviewing work and developing others
  • Comfortable leading client meetings

WHAT'S ON OFFER

  • Qualified by experience welcome, so your practice track record counts
  • Close working relationship with the partners
  • A team to lead and develop
  • 24-hour GP access and an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Death in service at 4x salary
  • Green car scheme, cycle to work and staff discounts

GET IN TOUCH

If you're an experienced accounts manager in Kent and fancy a role with real ownership, I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a line for a confidential chat.

Lydia Sinclair, ProTalent
lydia@protalent.co | 01273 491 852 | ProTalent.eu