Accounts Semi Senior/Assistant Manager

Pro Talent; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Talent is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant Manager in Bexhill to own accounts production for a varied portfolio of sole traders and partnerships. You will be the main client contact, reporting to the Senior Manager and supporting with bookkeeping and payroll where required.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in accountancy practice, AAT qualification or equivalent, strong Excel skills, and an eye for detail. This growing group offers progression and a stable career path.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' practical experience within an accountancy practice.
• At least AAT qualified (or equivalent experience).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accountancy software; IRIS experience is a real advantage.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to juggle priorities effectively.
• Confident communicator and comfortable dealing with clients directly, in writing and face-to-face.
• Professional and discreet when handling sensitive client information.
• Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade A-C (or equivalent), including Maths and English.
• Payroll experience is a bonus, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accounts for sole traders and partnerships
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and deliver a responsive, professional service
• Managing your workload across multiple clients and consistently meeting deadlines
• Supporting with bookkeeping and payroll where required
• Upholding the high standards expected within a growing, reputable group practice

Skills

Attention to detail

Client communication

Payroll experience

Education

AAT qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

IRIS

Job description

The Opportunity

This is a practice with momentum behind it. Part of a growing group, they're expanding, and they're looking for the right people to grow with them. If you're an experienced accounts semi senior who values stability, variety, and genuine career progression, this Accounts Assistant Manager role in Bexhill could be exactly what you've been waiting for.

You'll report directly to the Senior Manager and take ownership of accounts production across a varied portfolio of sole traders and partnerships, while being a key point of contact for clients. It's a role that suits someone who's technically strong, professionally minded, and ready to be part of something that's going places.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing accounts for sole traders and partnerships
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and deliver a responsive, professional service
• Managing your workload across multiple clients and consistently meeting deadlines
• Supporting with bookkeeping and payroll where required
• Upholding the high standards expected within a growing, reputable group practice

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years' practical experience within an accountancy practice
• At least AAT qualified (or equivalent experience)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accountancy software, IRIS experience is a real advantage
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to juggle priorities effectively
• Confident communicator and comfortable dealing with clients directly, in writing and face-to-face
• Professional and discreet when handling sensitive client information
• Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade A-C (or equivalent), including Maths and English
• Payroll experience is a bonus, but not essential

What's On Offer

• Salary of £30,000+, depending on experience
• A role within a practice that is actively growing, with the career opportunities that come with it
• Varied, interesting work across a broad client base
• A supportive team with clear structure and reporting lines

Being part of a growing group means this isn't a role you'll outgrow quickly. There's real opportunity here for the right person to develop and progress as the business continues to expand.