Accounts Semi-Senior

TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly respected firm of Chartered Accountants in Brighton & Hove with the recruitment of a Senior/Semi-Senior Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking practice that prides itself on delivering exceptional accounting, tax, and business advisory services to a diverse client base.

The Role

• The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting services to a varied portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and deadlines. Key responsibilities include:
  

• Financial reporting and compliance – Preparing and reviewing financial statements, annual accounts, tax returns, bookkeeping, VAT, and management reports.
  

• Client relationship management – Acting as a trusted adviser, supporting clients with day-to-day queries, software use (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks), and proactive advice.
  

• Team training and mentoring – Supervising and developing junior team members, reviewing work, and fostering their professional growth.
  

• Quality control and compliance – Maintaining the highest standards in line with UK GAAP/IFRS and current tax legislation.
  

• Continuous improvement – Identifying opportunities to enhance internal processes and the client service experience.
  

About You

• We are looking for a qualified or part-qualified accountant who is technically strong, client-focused, and highly organised. The ideal candidate will have:
  

• AAT/ACA/ACCA qualification (or working towards) – essential
  

• At least 2 years’ experience within a practice environment
  

• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP/IFRS and tax compliance
  

• Experience with Xero, Sage, and/or QuickBooks (IRIS experience is advantageous)
  

• Good Excel skills and strong IT literacy
  

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex information clearly
  

• A proactive, organised, and analytical approach
  

Benefits

This firm offers a supportive and professional environment, with excellent opportunities for progression and development. Benefits include:

Salary: £26,500 - £32,000 depending on experience

Holiday: 20 days plus bank holidays (rising to 25)

Company pension scheme with employer contributions via mandatory salary sacrifice

Death in service cover

Full study support for AAT/ACA/ACCA

Ongoing technical and soft skills training

Friendly and collaborative team culture

If you are an ambitious and motivated accountant looking for a role where you can make a real impact while continuing to develop your skills, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply for the vacancy or contact Mark Sitton to arrange a confidential conversation on , , or via LinkedIn.

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