Accountant / Accounts Assistant Bexhill in Bexhill-on-Sea

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.