Accounts Assistant Part Time

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Brighton on a part-time basis.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with previous accountancy practice experience who enjoys a varied role and is looking for flexibility alongside the chance to develop specialist knowledge. Working closely with an experienced Manager youll support a growing portfolio of clients preparing service charge accounts dormant company accounts and trust tax returns while playing an important role in the continued growth of the team.

Full training will be provided in specialist areas such as service charge accounting making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their technical expertise within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Preparation
Prepare draft service charge accounts by collating financial records from managing agents and self managed developments.
Ensure expenditure is accurately allocated to the correct schedules and cost categories.
Prepare and submit dormant company accounts using IRIS software.
Verify invoices to ensure they relate to the correct clients and are suitable for inclusion within the accounts.
Assist with the preparation of trust tax returns and related tax calculations.

Client Support
Develop strong relationships with clients through professional and responsive communication.
Liaise with clients to resolve queries as your experience develops.
Support the Manager with the day-to-day management of a growing client portfolio.

Practice Support
Help manage workflow across the team to ensure deadlines are met.
Contribute to continuous improvements in processes and working practices.
Support the continued growth of the department through efficient and accurate delivery of client work.

Requirements

Skills & Experience

A minimum of three years experience within an accountancy practice.
Good bookkeeping knowledge.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Professional reliable and well organised approach.
Experience using IRIS would be advantageous.
AAT qualification would be beneficial but is not essential.
Previous experience preparing service charge accounts would be advantageous although full training will be provided.

Benefits

Part-time opportunity with flexible hours between 15 and 22.5 hours per week Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday working days.
Hybrid flexibility may be considered depending on business needs.
Full training in specialist service charge accounting.
Friendly and supportive team environment.
Varied and interesting workload.
Opportunity to develop specialist technical skills within a growing practice.
Convenient Brighton location.

Please contact Mark Sitton on or via LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.

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Required Skills:

A minimum of three years experience within an accountancy practice. AAT preferred but not essential

Required Education:

A minimum of three years experience within an accountancy preferred but not essential

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 25000 - 30000