Accountant

Jmf Associates; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent firm of Chartered Accountants in Lewes is looking for an experienced Practice Trained Accountant. Responsibilities include managing a client portfolio, preparing statutory accounts according to UK standards, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (ACA or ACCA) with strong systems skills. Benefits include a pension scheme, generous holidays, and a hybrid working model. Competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Company lunch and social drinks

23 days of holidays + 8 bank holidays

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in practice.
• Practice training is required.
• High-level systems skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients across various sectors.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts in accordance with UK GAAP.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Fully Qualified ACA or ACCA

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

FreeAgent

MS Excel

Job description

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 of the Accountant role

• 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 of the Accountant role

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

Benefits of the Accountant role

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

Minimum training - practice trained
Minimum experience - 2 years post-qualification in practice
Minimum qualifications - ACCA/ACA qualified