Accountant / Accounts Assistant Bexhill

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