Experienced Accountant

TPF Recruitment is proud to be supporting a long-standing and well-established firm of accountants in Brighton, who are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their friendly and dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a strong background in practice to further develop their career in a supportive and professional environment.

Job Overview:

As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting, taxation, and advisory services to a broad portfolio of clients, including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. This is a full-time, office-based position, offering the chance to work in a collaborative setting with clear opportunities for growth and progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Statement Preparation: Produce year-end accounts for a variety of clients in compliance with UK accounting standards.
  
• Management Accounts: Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts, including variance analysis and performance commentary.
  
• Tax Compliance: Assist in the preparation and submission of Corporation Tax, Income Tax, and VAT returns, ensuring all filings are accurate and timely.
  
• Client Liaison: Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for accounting queries and information.
  
• Bookkeeping & Records Oversight: Review client bookkeeping, prepare trial balances, journals, and reconciliations.
  
• Audit Assistance: Support audit processes by preparing working papers and conducting testing as required.
  
• Advisory Services: Contribute to client advisory work, including business planning and tax strategy.
  
• VAT Returns: Prepare and review VAT returns in line with HMRC regulations.
  

Qualifications: ACA / ACCA / AAT qualified, or qualified by experience.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years in a UK accountancy practice environment.

Technical Skills:

Strong proficiency with cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage.

Solid understanding of UK accounting standards and tax regulations.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a client-focused approach.

Detail-Oriented: High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Organised: Capable of managing workloads and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Team-Oriented: A positive, proactive team player who supports colleagues and contributes to firm-wide goals.

Salary: £30,000 - £55,000

Working Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

If you are interested in this opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in contact with Mark Sitton, Senior Recruitment Consultant for a confidential conversation.

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