Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 38,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
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