An exciting opportunity for an experienced Practice Trained Accountant to join a successful and established independent firm of Chartered Accountants based on the Sussex coast. They are seeking someone who can develop and grow the business, manage and advance their career to a senior position. 

Responsibilities of the Accountant role

• Manage a portfolio of clients across various sectors, acting as their main point of contact
• Prepare and review annual statutory accounts in accordance with UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Review corporation tax returns, personal tax returns, VAT returns, payroll and management accounts
• Ensure all filing deadlines and client deliverables are met efficiently
• Support clients with day-to-day queries, including tax planning, software use (FreeAgent, Xero, QuickBooks, etc.), and compliance issues
• Supervise, mentor, and review work completed by junior staff and trainees
• Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients where required
• Identify opportunities for additional services and support business development
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting and tax legislation
• Contribute to process improvement and implementation of new software.

Requirements of the Accountant role

• Fully Qualified ACA or ACCA 
• First-rate systems skills, QuickBooks, Xero, FreeAgent, MS Excel
• Highly organised with first-rate communication 

Benefits of the Accountant role

• Pension Scheme
• Company lunch and social drinks
• Holidays – 23 days + 8 bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Salary is dependent on experience

Minimum training - practice trained
Minimum experience - 2 years post-qualification in practice
Minimum qualifications -  ACCA/ACA qualified