Full job descriptionAccountant / Accounts Assistant Bexhill | Full-time | Hybrid working available after probationAre you an experienced accountancy professional ready to take the next step in your career?
Our client is a fast-growing and highly regarded accountancy firm supporting thousands of businesses and individuals across Sussex. They are looking for an Accounts Semi-Senior or Assistant Manager to join their friendly and established Bexhill team.
The level of the appointment will depend on your experience, making this a fantastic opportunity for either a developing accountant or someone ready to take on greater responsibility.
What You’ll Be DoingReporting to the Senior Manager, you will:
*Prepare accounts and tax returns for sole traders and limited companies
*Support a varied portfolio of small and medium-sized businesses
*Liaise directly with clients and resolve queries
*Manage client records, appointments and administrative tasks
*Complete bookkeeping and support financial reporting
*Manage invoices, track expenses and prepare reports
*Collect, organise and analyse practice data
*Coordinate with colleagues, other departments and external providers
*Help ensure clients receive an accurate, efficient and professional service
What We’re Looking For*At least three years’ relevant experience within an accountancy practice
*Ideally AAT Level 3 or above, ACCA or ICAEW qualified or part-qualified
*Experience preparing accounts and tax returns
*Strong knowledge of QuickBooks and Xero
*IRIS experience would be an advantage
*Confident Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
*Excellent written and verbal communication
*The confidence to liaise directly with clients
*Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
*A professional and discreet approach to client information
*The ability to identify and resolve issues effectively
Hours and LocationThis role is based in Bexhill and is primarily office-based to support the wider team.
Standard hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Alternative working patterns may also be considered.
Following successful completion of probation, up to two days of home working per week may be available, pro rata for part-time contracts.
What’s on Offer*25 days’ holiday plus bank and public holidays
*Hybrid working following probation
*Workplace pension
*Cycle-to-work scheme
*Free flu vaccinations
*Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
*Generous company social events
*Genuine training and career-progression opportunities
*The opportunity to develop within an ICAEW, ACCA and AAT-approved training employer