Accountant / Accounts Assistant Bexhill

Confidential; Bexhill-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Pension

Cycle-to-work

Free flu vaccinations

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Social events

Training opportunities

Job summary

Confidential, a fast-growing accountancy firm in Sussex, is looking for an Accounts Semi-Senior or Assistant Manager to join the Bexhill team. The level will depend on experience, offering a step up for developing accountants or someone ready for greater responsibility.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will prepare accounts and tax returns for sole traders and Ltd companies, support SMEs, liaise with clients, manage records, bookkeeping and reporting, plus handle invoices and data analysis.

Qualifications

• At least three years' relevant experience within an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing accounts and tax returns.
• Ideally AAT Level 3 or above, ACCA or ICAEW qualified or part-qualified.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts and tax returns for sole traders and limited companies.
• Support a varied portfolio of small and medium-sized businesses.
• Liaise directly with clients and resolve queries.
• Manage client records, appointments and administrative tasks.
• Complete bookkeeping and support financial reporting.
• Manage invoices, track expenses and prepare reports.
• Collect, organise and analyse practice data.
• Coordinate with colleagues, other departments and external providers.
• Help ensure clients receive an accurate, efficient and professional service.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Tax returns

Client liaison

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

Xero

Organisational skills

Education

ACCA/ICAEW qualified

AAT Level 3+

Part-qualified

Tools

IRIS

Job description

Are you an experienced accountancy professional ready to take the next step in your career?

Our client is a fast-growing and highly regarded accountancy firm supporting thousands of businesses and individuals across Sussex. They are looking for an Accounts Semi-Senior or Assistant Manager to join their friendly and established Bexhill team.

The level of the appointment will depend on your experience, making this a fantastic opportunity for either a developing accountant or someone ready to take on greater responsibility.

What You'll Be Doing

Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will:

• Prepare accounts and tax returns for sole traders and limited companies
• Support a varied portfolio of small and medium-sized businesses
• Liaise directly with clients and resolve queries
• Manage client records, appointments and administrative tasks
• Complete bookkeeping and support financial reporting
• Manage invoices, track expenses and prepare reports
• Collect, organise and analyse practice data
• Coordinate with colleagues, other departments and external providers
• Help ensure clients receive an accurate, efficient and professional service

What We're Looking For

• At least three years' relevant experience within an accountancy practice
• Ideally AAT Level 3 or above, ACCA or ICAEW qualified or part-qualified
• Experience preparing accounts and tax returns
• Strong knowledge of QuickBooks and Xero
• IRIS experience would be an advantage
• Confident Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• The confidence to liaise directly with clients
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• A professional and discreet approach to client information
• The ability to identify and resolve issues effectively

Hours and Location

This role is based in Bexhill and is primarily office-based to support the wider team.

Standard hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Alternative working patterns may also be considered.

Following successful completion of probation, up to two days of home working per week may be available, pro rata for part-time contracts.

What's on Offer

• 25 days' holiday plus bank and public holidays
• Hybrid working following probation
• Workplace pension
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Free flu vaccinations
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Generous company social events
• Genuine training and career-progression opportunities
• The opportunity to develop within an ICAEW, ACCA and AAT-approved training employer