Accountant

The Numbers Studio; Brighton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

25 days holiday + option to buy more

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Death in service cover

Sabbatical leave after 5 years

Relaxed dress code

Free biscuits

Charity day each year

Quarterly team events

Early finish Friday (summer)

Job summary

The Numbers Studio, based in Brighton, is seeking an Accountant to own client accounting and tax compliance for a portfolio. You will deliver accounts, tax returns, and management accounts, working closely with Finance Business Partners for a joined-up client experience.

You may be AAT Level 4, ACA/ACCA studying, or qualified by experience. A strong eye for detail and reliability are essential as is the ability to manage deadlines with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• You may be AAT Level 4 qualified, studying ACA/ACCA or qualified by experience with a solid grounding in accounts, tax compliance and management accounts. What matters most to us is your accuracy, reliability and ability to manage a portfolio independently.
• Strong experience delivering accounts, tax compliance and management accounts in practice.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of clients and deadlines with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns and self-assessment returns for a portfolio of clients.
• Prepare and deliver management accounts for a portfolio of clients.
• Collaborate with Finance Business Partners to support high-quality service delivery.
• Keep control of tasks and deadlines, resolving blockers and escalating issues when needed.
• Follow risk management and quality control procedures.
• Work to a high technical standard following internal processes and feeding back improvements.
• Maintain an active CPD programme.

Skills

Accounts delivery

Tax compliance

Management accounts

Communication skills

Portfolio management

Education

AAT Level 4

ACA/ACCA studies

Experience-based qualification

Job description

We’re looking for an Accountant to join our UK team and take ownership of accounting and tax compliance for a portfolio of clients. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, values accuracy and consistency, and wants to be part of a practice that does things properly.

You’ll be the person clients and colleagues can rely on to get accounts, tax returns and management accounts done right and on time, working closely with our Finance Business Partners so clients always get a joined-up, high-quality experience.

The Role:

As an Accountant, you will:

• Take full responsibility for accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns and self-assessment returns for a portfolio of clients, working without supervision and to a high standard
• Prepare and deliver management accounts for a portfolio of clients
• Collaborate closely with Finance Business Partners to support high-quality service delivery, onboarding and proactive communication
• Keep control of your tasks and deadlines, resolving blockers yourself and escalating issues when needed
• Follow the firm’s risk management and quality control procedures
• Work to a high technical standard, following internal processes and minimising rework
• Spot opportunities to improve our processes and feed into technical and client-focused feedback loops
• Keep up an active programme of Continued Professional Development (CPD)

About the Numbers Studio:

Based in the heart of Brighton, The Numbers Studio supports ambitious businesses with expert financial insight and outstanding advice.

We’re a modern, advisory-led practice that values curiosity and genuine partnership. We use smart systems, avoid unnecessary admin, and give our team the space to do meaningful work.

Our team culture is collaborative, creative and human. We work hard for our clients and believe that work should be enjoyable and rewarding.

Simply, we’re just a bunch of nice people who care about doing excellent work and supporting each other.

About You:

You may be AAT Level 4 qualified, studying ACA/ACCA or qualified by experience with a solid grounding in accounts, tax compliance and management accounts. What matters most to us is your accuracy, reliability and ability to manage a portfolio independently.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have strong experience delivering accounts, tax compliance and management accounts in practice
• Can manage a portfolio of clients and deadlines with minimal supervision
• Have a keen eye for detail and take pride in accurate, well-documented work
• Enjoy collaborating with colleagues to deliver a seamless client experience
• Have excellent communication skills
• Strong business and commercial awareness

What We Offer:

• Salary £27k - £35k (reviewed annually)
• Clear career progression
• Ongoing professional development
• Flexitime
• 25 days holiday + option to buy more
• Early finish Friday (summer)
• Quarterly team events
• Time off for training
• Pension scheme
• Death in service cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Charity day each year
• Sabbatical leave after 5 years
• Relaxed dress code
• Free biscuits