Practice Accountant (Horsham)

Trinity Resource Solutions; Horsham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Varied client portfolio

Friendly environment

Training & development

Career progression

Stable practice

Job summary

Trinity Resource Solutions in Horsham is seeking a Semi-Senior Accountant to join our established practice. You will work with a varied client portfolio, taking ownership of accounts prep, VAT, and tax compliance while developing technical and client-management skills.

You can be AAT qualified, ACA/ACCA part-qualified, fully qualified or qualified by experience. Proficiency in Xero, QuickBooks or Sage and strong attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping, accounts prep and VAT returns.
• Understanding of UK taxation and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and ltds.
• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping using cloud accounting software.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Assist with management accounts and financial reporting.
• Prepare personal and corporation tax returns.
• Support clients with tax compliance and accounting queries.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Assist with company incorporations and admin.

Skills

Experience in an accountancy practice

Bookkeeping

VAT returns

Client management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualified

ACA/ACCA part-qualified

Fully qualified

Qualified by experience

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Are you an experienced accountant looking to develop your career within a friendly, established accountancy practice?

We are working with a well-established independent accountancy firm with over 40 years of experience supporting small and medium-sized businesses across a diverse range of sectors.

Due to continued growth, the firm is looking for a Semi-Senior Accountant to join its Horsham office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice professional, whether AAT qualified, ACA/ACCA part-qualified, fully qualified or qualified by experience, to take ownership of a varied client portfolio and develop their technical and client management skills.

The role

Working closely with colleagues and clients, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping using cloud-based accounting software.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Assisting with management accounts and financial reporting.
• Preparing personal and corporation tax returns.
• Supporting clients with tax compliance and general accounting queries.
• Building strong client relationships and providing a responsive, professional service.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Assisting with company incorporations and other business administration as required.

About you

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping, accounts preparation and VAT returns.
• An understanding of UK taxation and statutory compliance.
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple client deadlines effectively.
• Confident communication skills and a client-focused approach.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified, ACA/ACCA part-qualified, fully qualified or qualified by experience candidates will all be considered.
• Practical accountancy practice experience and a willingness to develop are particularly important.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• A varied portfolio of clients across different industries.
• A friendly, supportive working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities for career progression and increased responsibility.
• A stable, established practice with an excellent track record.

If you're looking for a varied practice role where you can build client relationships, broaden your technical experience and progress your career, we'd love to hear from you