Accounts Technician

ProTalent; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A friendly accountancy firm in Brighton seeks an enthusiastic Accounts Technician. This hands-on role offers exposure to year-end accounts, tax returns, and bookkeeping using Xero. The ideal candidate will have over a year of experience in an accountancy practice and possess a positive attitude. Enjoy a supportive team culture with progression opportunities in a lovely office environment. If you value a human approach to work, apply now to take the next step in your accountancy career.

Benefits

Warm and welcoming team

Balance of autonomy and support

Lovely office location

Learning and progression opportunities

Office dog

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in an accountancy practice preferred.
• Strong understanding of VAT and bookkeeping.
• Must enjoy a variety of tasks and helping clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts.
• Manage corporation and personal tax returns.
• Ensure VAT returns and MTD compliance.

Skills

Experience working in an accountancy practice

Solid grounding in accounts

Confidence using Xero

Can-do attitude

Team-first mentality

Education

AAT part or fully qualified

Part-qualified ACCA or qualified by experience

Tools

Xero

Job description

Accounts Technician

Are you looking to join a genuinely supportive and friendly accountancy firm where your work makes a real difference and you re more than just a number? We re working with a small but growing practice in central Brighton that s on the lookout for an enthusiastic Accounts Technician to join their team.

This firm offers the perfect blend of professionalism and personality, delivering high-quality client service with a down-to-earth, people‑first approach (and yes, there s even an office dog).

About the Role

This is a varied, hands‑on role where you will get amazing well rounded exposure. You'll be working with a portfolio of small businesses and individuals, supporting them across:

• Year‑end accounts preparation
• Corporation and personal tax returns
• VAT returns and Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance
• Bookkeeping using Xero
• Payroll processing
• Client liaison and general support

You'll gain full exposure across all aspects of general practice work, ideal if you're looking to build or broaden your experience in a supportive environment.

What They're Looking For

• Experience working in an accountancy practice (ideally 1+ year)
• Solid grounding in accounts, VAT, and bookkeeping
• Confidence using Xero and a willingness to deepen your cloud accounting skills
• A positive, can‑do attitude and a team‑first mentality
• Someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in their work, and loves helping clients

Whether you're AAT part or fully qualified, part‑qualified ACCA, or qualified by experience, your attitude and approach just as important as qualifications here.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Warm, welcoming team who genuinely care about their staff and clients
• A great balance of autonomy and support
• Lovely office in the heart of Brighton
• Trust with no micromanagement
• Progression and learning opportunities as the firm grows
• And of course, the office dog

Location

Based in central Brighton, easily commutable by public transport or bike, and surrounded by great coffee shops for that all‑important mid‑morning caffeine fix.

Interested?

If you're ready to join a close‑knit firm that values people, supports your development, and keeps things human, we d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your accountancy career with a firm where you ll feel right at home.