Accountant

Lügentour - die einzig wahre.; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent firm of Chartered Accountants in Brighton is seeking an experienced Practice Trained Accountant. The role includes managing client portfolios, preparing statutory accounts, and supporting business development. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified ACA or ACCA with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience and strong systems skills. The position offers a hybrid working model along with attractive benefits, including pension scheme and 23 holidays plus 8 bank holidays.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Company lunch and social drinks

23 days holidays + 8 bank holidays

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in a practice.
• Fully qualified ACA or ACCA required.
• Practice trained.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients as their main contact.
• Prepare and review annual statutory accounts.
• Review corporation tax returns and payroll.
• Meet filing deadlines and client deliverables.
• Support clients with queries and compliance issues.
• Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients.
• Identify business development opportunities.
• Contribute to process improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Systems skills (QuickBooks, Xero, FreeAgent, MS Excel)

Education

Fully Qualified ACA or ACCA

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

FreeAgent

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Practice Trained Accountant to join a successful and established independent firm of Chartered Accountants based on the Sussex coast. They are seeking someone who can develop and grow the business, manage and advance their career to a senior position.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients across various sectors, acting as their main point of contact
• Prepare and review annual statutory accounts in accordance with UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Review corporation tax returns, personal tax returns, VAT returns, payroll and management accounts
• Ensure all filing deadlines and client deliverables are met efficiently
• Support clients with day-to-day queries, including tax planning, software use (FreeAgent, Xero, QuickBooks, etc.), and compliance issues
• Supervise, mentor, and review work completed by junior staff and trainees
• Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients where required
• Identify opportunities for additional services and support business development
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting and tax legislation
• Contribute to process improvement and implementation of new software

Requirements

• Fully Qualified ACA or ACCA
• First‑rate systems skills – QuickBooks, Xero, FreeAgent, MS Excel
• Highly organised with first‑rate communication

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Company lunch and social drinks
• Holidays 23 days + 8 bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Salary dependent on experience

Minimum training

Practice trained

Minimum experience

2 years post qualification in a practice

Minimum qualifications

ACCA/ACA Qualified