Accounts Assistant Manager

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Social events

25 days holiday + bank & public hols

Job summary

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd is representing a fast-growing accountancy practice based in East Sussex seeking an Accounts Assistant Manager. The role covers client records, bookkeeping, and helping prepare accounts and tax returns for small to medium businesses.

You should be ICAEW/ACCA/AAT qualified with 3+ years in practice, strong Excel skills, and experience with QuickBooks, Xero, and IRIS. The firm offers generous holiday, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, and a lively working environment.

Qualifications

• ICAEW/ACCA/AAT qualified with 5 years’ experience in an accountancy practice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Excel (formulas, data analysis), email, and internet navigation; experience in QuickBooks and Xero.
• Accounting software knowledge; IRIS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing appointments, client records, and other administrative tasks, bookkeeping.
• Communicating with clients, addressing queries, and ensuring smooth client interactions.
• May be involved in basic financial management, such as managing invoices, tracking expenses, or preparing reports and accounts.
• Collecting, organizing, and analysing practice data for reporting and analysis.
• Accounts preparation and tax returns for small and medium sole trade and Limited company businesses.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Client communication

Bookkeeping

QuickBooks

Xero

IRIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Email & internet navigation

Education

ICAEW/ACCA/AAT qualified

AAT Level 3+

Chartered certification

Tools

IRIS

QuickBooks

Xero

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client, based in East Sussex is excited to announce that they are looking for a new Accounts Assistant Manager. A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully. They are a fast growing accountancy firm with multiple offices looking after thousands of businesses and individuals across Sussex and Surrey.

Responsibilities

• Managing appointments, client records, and other administrative tasks, bookkeeping.
• Communicating with clients, addressing queries, and ensuring smooth client interactions.
• May be involved in basic financial management, such as managing invoices, tracking expenses, or preparing reports and accounts.
• Collecting, organizing, and analysing practice data for reporting and analysis.
• Accounts preparation and tax returns for small and medium sole trade and Limited company businesses.

Requirements

• ICAEW, ACCA, AAT qualified. 5 years’ experience. AAT level 3+, charter certified. Minimum 3 years relevant practical experience in an accountancy practice.
• Proficiency in relevant software, including Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Excel (e.g. formulas, data analysis) email, and internet navigation. Experienced in Quickbooks and Xero.
• Accounting software (e.g. IRIS an advantage)

They Also Offer

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Generous social events
• Holiday 25 days + bank & public holidays.