Accountant

Tony Alan Recruitment; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Tony Alan Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Accountant to join a small, growing practice just outside Haywards Heath, West Sussex. The role offers flexible hours for a permanent position, with a salary between £40,000 and £50,000.

This is an ideal opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant to work in a friendly, collaborative team and potentially progress to senior or director-level responsibilities as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with practice or commercial experience.
• Experience with Xero and strong Excel skills.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of clients and work in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing self-assessments for company directors
• Supporting limited companies with their accounting requirements
• Assisting clients with Making Tax Digital (MTD)
• Bookkeeping
• Preparing management accounts and cashflow forecasts
• Year-end accounts
• Preparing financial statements
• VAT returns
• CIS returns
• General client support and accountancy advice

Skills

Excel skills

Portfolio management

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Proactive approach

Tools

Xero

Job description

Accountant

Permanent Full or Part Time Flexible Hours

Location: Just outside Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH17) - office-based with parking

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Tony Alan Recruitment is currently recruiting for an Accountant to join a small, growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice based just outside Haywards Heath, West Sussex.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant looking for a flexible role within a friendly and collaborative team environment.

There is also the opportunity for the successful candidate to become increasingly involved in the growth and development of the business, with the potential to progress into a more senior, director-level role in the future, should this be of interest.

You will work closely with a range of clients, providing a broad range of accounting and tax services, including:

• Preparing self-assessments for company directors
• Supporting limited companies with their accounting requirements
• Assisting clients with Making Tax Digital (MTD)
• Bookkeeping
• Preparing management accounts and cashflow forecasts
• Year-end accounts
• Preparing financial statements
• VAT returns
• CIS returns
• General client support and accountancy advice

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar accounting or practice-based role (can be from commercial sector as well)
• Strong, hands-on experience across a range of accounting functions
• Experience working with Xero
• Good Excel skills
• Experience managing or supporting a portfolio of clients
• A professional, personable and proactive approach
• The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a small team

Due to the high number of CV's we receive we are unable to respond to all applications therefore if you have not heard from us within 10 days, please assume you are unsuccessful in this instance.