Accountant & Accounts Assistant — Growth‑Driven Firm

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + holidays

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Free flu vaccinations

Company social events

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is looking for an Accountant/Accounts Assistant to join a fast-growing accountancy firm with multiple offices across Sussex and Surrey. You will prepare accounts and tax returns for sole traders and limited companies, handle bookkeeping duties, maintain client records and liaise with clients to resolve queries.

The role requires AAT Level 3+, 3+ years in practice, and proficiency in Excel with experience in QuickBooks and Xero.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified, ideally Level 3 or above, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least three years' experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing accounts and tax returns for sole traders and limited companies.
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping and general accounting principles.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to deal directly with clients.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using QuickBooks and Xero; IRIS experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts and tax returns for sole traders and limited companies.
• Assist with bookkeeping, financial records and general accountancy administration.
• Maintain accurate client records and financial information.
• Liaise directly with clients, responding to queries and resolving issues professionally.
• Assist with invoices, expense tracking and financial reporting as required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure deadlines and compliance requirements are met.
• Handle confidential client information professionally and accurately.

Skills

AAT qualified

Client communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Excel

Education

AAT Level 3+

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

IRIS

MS Office

Job description

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is looking for an Accountant/Accounts Assistant to join a fast-growing accountancy firm with multiple offices across Sussex and Surrey. You will prepare accounts and tax returns for sole traders and limited companies, handle bookkeeping duties, maintain client records and liaise with clients to resolve queries.

The role requires AAT Level 3+, 3+ years in practice, and proficiency in Excel with experience in QuickBooks and Xero.