AAT Qualified Accountant

Recruitment Solutions; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions is recruiting an Accountant for an established Chartered Accountancy Practice near Eastbourne. The role involves hands-on accounts work across LLPs, limited companies, sole traders and partnerships, with client liaison and compliance duties.

You will work closely with managers and partners in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years' UK practice experience, ideally AAT qualified, and can commute within an hour of Eastbourne.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• AAT qualification is preferred.
• Must live within a 1-hour commute of Eastbourne.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for various client types (LLPs, Ltd, sole traders, partnerships).
• Assist with management accounts and VAT returns.
• Liaise with clients regarding records and queries.
• Assist with bookkeeping and cloud accounting support.
• Maintain client records and statutory documentation.
• Support onboarding and compliance procedures.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Client management

VAT returns

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

• Are you AAT qualified and looking to develop your practice career with a firm that genuinely values its people?
• Can you confidently prepare accounts for a varied client base including limited companies, LLPs, sole traders and partnerships?
• Do you enjoy building long-lasting client relationships and feel that you're ready for a fresh start?

Whether you're an experienced Semi-Senior/Accounting Technician looking to step up or an AAT Accountant seeking a stable, friendly and growing firm- We want to hear from you!

Overview

An established and highly regarded Chartered Accountancy Practice is looking to recruit a NEW Accountant to join their growing team. The firm prides itself on offering a friendly and supportive environment where individuals are trusted with responsibility and encouraged to continue developing professionally.

Working closely with managers and partners, you'll support a varied portfolio of clients across a wide range of responsibilities. This is a hands-on role offering exposure to accounts preparation, client support, company secretarial duties and general practice work.

This role is Monday-Friday with opportunities for hybrid working.

Salary is dependent on experience/qualifications. Higher salaries can be discussed.

Duties

• Prepare year-end accounts for LLPs, limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts where required
• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Support the management of a portfolio of owner-managed business clients
• Liaise directly with clients regarding accounting records and queries
• Assist with bookkeeping and cloud accounting software support
• Prepare working papers and supporting schedules for partner review
• Undertake company secretarial duties including confirmation statements and Companies House filings
• Maintain accurate client records and statutory documentation
• Assist with client onboarding and compliance procedures
• Support senior members of the team with ad hoc assignments and projects
• Build and maintain positive long-term client relationships

What we're looking for

A successful candidate for this role will be able to demonstrate 3yrs+ previous experience within a UK accountancy practice. Applicants should ideally be AAT qualified and live within 1hr commute of Eastbourne.