Accounts Technician/Chartered Accountant

Pro Talent; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy firm in the South East is seeking a capable Accounting Technician. This role involves preparing year-end accounts, assisting with VAT compliance, and coaching junior staff. The ideal candidate is AAT qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA, with strong experience in practice. The position offers ongoing training, opportunities for growth, and competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience. Flexibility to work from the Eastbourne or Hove office is provided.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Opportunities for growth

Flexible work location

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts preparation within practice is essential.
• Strong understanding of UK tax compliance required.
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review year-end accounts and tax returns for clients.
• Assist with VAT compliance and advise on relevant issues.
• Manage your own portfolio and build strong client relationships.
• Coach and support junior team members.
• Develop skills in cloud accounting platforms.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Client relationship management

Tax compliance

Coaching

Cloud accounting platforms

Excel

Word

Education

AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA part-qualified

Tools

Xero

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge within a supportive and professional accountancy practice?

We’re working with a well-established firm in the South East that is looking for a capable Accounting Technician to join their growing team. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll work with a diverse client base across accounting, tax, and VAT, while also developing your mentoring and technical skills.

Role responsibilities:

• Preparing and reviewing year-end accounts and tax returns for individuals and businesses
• Assisting with VAT compliance and advising clients on relevant issues
• Managing your own portfolio and building strong client relationships
• Coaching and supporting junior team members
• Developing your skills in cloud accounting platforms, including Xero

What we’re looking for:

• AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA part-qualified
• Strong experience in accounts preparation within practice
• Solid understanding of UK tax compliance
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines
• Comfortable using Excel, Word, and cloud-based tools

What’s in it for you:

• Ongoing training and development through internal and external CPD
• Opportunities to grow within a progressive and team-focused environment
• Flexibility to work from Eastbourne or Hove office
• Competitive salary, dependent on qualifications and experience