Accountant / Accounts Assistant Bexhill

Placr Recruitment; Bexhill-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid after probation

25 days holiday

Pension

Cycle-to-work

Free flu vaccinations

Enhanced parental pay

Social events

Training & progression

IC AEW/ACCA/AAT training employer

Zusammenfassung

Placr Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Semi-Senior/Assistant Manager for the Bexhill team. The role will suit a developing accountant or someone stepping up to greater responsibility within a growing firm.

You will prepare accounts and tax returns, support client portfolios, and liaise directly with clients. The position offers hybrid working after probation and practical training within ICAEW/ACCA/AAT pathways.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Ability to liaise directly with clients and meet deadlines.
• Professional and discreet handling of client information.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

3+ yrs exp

Client liaison

Organised

Attention to deadlines

Ausbildung

AAT Level 3 or higher

ACCA/ICAEW qualified or part-qualified

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

IRIS

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

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

• 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