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Accountant / Accounts Assistant Bexhill

Bexhill-on-Sea
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
£30,000 - £38,000 GBP yearly
Accounting / Finance
Are 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 Doing

Reporting 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 Location

This 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

Ready to take the next step in your accountancy career? Apply today for a confidential conversation with Placr Recruitment