Accounts Supervisor

Simmons Gainsford, part of the Sumer Group; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Gainsford, part of the Sumer Group, is seeking an Accounts Supervisor in Uckfield to manage a client portfolio and deliver high-quality year-end accounts and management information. You will collaborate with managers, partners, and junior colleagues, developing in a supportive, growth-focused firm.

The role emphasizes accurate accounting, compliance with UK standards, and providing proactive client support while mentoring junior staff and coordinating workloads to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice with a portfolio of clients.
• AAT/ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of accounts preparation and general accounting principles.
• Understanding of UK accounting standards and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and act as the main contact for day-to-day accounting matters.
• Prepare and review year-end accounts for a range of businesses, including owner-managed and SME clients.
• Prepare management accounts and other financial information where required.
• Assist with corporation tax computations and returns.
• Assist with personal tax matters where relevant.
• Review bookkeeping and accounting records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Provide clients with practice accounting and financial support.
• Liaise with clients to obtain information and resolve queries.
• Support managers and partners with more complex client assignments.
• Review the work of junior members of the team and provide guidance and feedback.
• Assist with the training and development of junior staff.
• Managing workloads and ensuring assignments are completed accurately and within deadlines.

Skills

Practice experience

Accounts preparation

UK accounting standards

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

AAT/ACA/ACCA

Job description

Description

At Simmons Gainsford, we are a well-established and leading firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, providing a wide range of accounting, tax, audit and business advisory services to entrepreneurial businesses, owner managed companies and private individuals.

Department: Accounting

Location: Uckfield

At Simmons Gainsford, we are a well-established and leading firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, providing a wide range of accounting, tax, audit and business advisory services to entrepreneurial businesses, owner managed companies and private individuals.

As part of the growing Sumer Group, Simmons Gainsford combines the personal, relationship-led approach of an established independent firm with the resources, expertise and career opportunities of a larger organisation.

We are looking for an Accounts Supervisor to join our team in Uckfield.

This is a varied role offering responsibility for a portfolio of clients, with a focus on delivering high quality accounts and supporting clients with their day-to-day accounting requirements. You will work closely with managers, partners and colleagues across the firm, while also providing guidance and support to more junior members of the team.

The role would suit someone with a strong practice background who enjoys working directly with clients, has excellent attention to detail and is looking for an opportunity to develop their career within a supportive and growing firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as a key point of contact for day-to-day accounting matters
• Preparing and reviewing year-end accounts for a range of businesses, including owner-managed and SME clients
• Preparing management accounts and other financial information where required
• Supporting the preparation of corporation tax computations and returns
• Assisting with personal tax matters where relevant
• Reviewing bookkeeping and accounting records to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Providing clients with practice accounting and financial support
• Liaising with clients to obtain information and resolve queries
• Supporting managers and partners with more complex client assignments
• Reviewing the work of junior members of the team and providing guidance and feedback
• Assisting with the training and development of junior staff
• Managing workloads and ensuring assignments are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice working with a portfolio of clients
• AAT/ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of accounts preparation and general accounting principles
• Good understanding of UK accounting standards and compliance requirements
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Confident communicating with clients and colleagues at all levels

Belong @ Sumer

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• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count

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