Accounts Assistant

Our client, an accountancy practice in Bexhill, is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their office on a part-time basis. 

Duties & Responsibilities 
• Prepare service charge accounts - collate records from managing agents and self-managed blocks, ensuring all expenditure is correctly allocated to the appropriate schedule or cost category. 
• Review junior/trainee work - check accuracy of accounts prepared by trainees before issuing drafts to clients for approval and adjustment requests. 
• Produce dormant company accounts - prepare and submit dormant company accounts using IRIS software, ensuring compliance and timely filing. 
• Prepare draft accounts - compile complete draft sets of service charge accounts in Excel, ready for client review. 
• Verify invoices - check that all invoices relate to the correct client, are addressed properly, and are suitable for inclusion in the accounts. 
• Manage high-volume workload - support a range of service charge jobs and accounting jobs, including company accounts and trust tax work. 
• Prepare trust tax returns - identify blocks requiring trust tax returns and prepare the relevant trust tax accounts. 
• Support client communication - gradually take on direct client liaison as experience grows, ensuring clear communication and professional service delivery. 
• Assist with portfolio management - support the manager with their growing portfolio and help manage increasing client demand. 
• Support workflow improvements - contribute to efficient working practices as the team grows and wins additional clients. 

Requirements 
• Confident user of Microsoft Excel is a must. 
• Three plus years’ of experience in accountancy and basic bookkeeping knowledge. 
• Good attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines. 
• Good written and verbal communication skills. 
• Minimum 5 GCSES A-C grade, including Maths and English. 
• Reliable, organised, and punctual. 
• Professional manner and strong work ethic. 
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 
• Positive attitude and willingness to take instruction. 
• Experience on IRIS is desirable. 
• AAT qualified is desirable. 
• Experience with service charge accounts is desirable but specific training will be provided. 

What we offer 
• Holiday 25 days + recognised bank & public holidays 
• Option to buy and sell up to five days annual leave 
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay 
• Auto Enrolment pension 
• Generous social events 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Free flu jabs 

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
 
Please Note:  Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful