Accountant /Bookkeeper Permanent

We are looking for an Assistant Accountant with bookkeeping experience to join our expanding accountancy practice located in Brighton. Our work is varied and interesting and we provide a friendly, flexible and proactive all year-round service to small businesses and individuals in the local area. This is not a role that can offer HYBRID working.

* Proficient in Quickbooks, Xero, Dext and Kashflow

* Preferably ICB/AAT qualified and /or part-qualified in ACA/ACCA

* Preferably some experience of work and willingness to learn

Main duties:

* Managing accounts production liaising with clients and outsourced accounts production staff

* Manage VAT Compliance liaising with clients

* Setting up accounting/bookkeeping systems and training with clients as needed

* Managing bookkeeping function

* Operate Practice Management software TaxCalc and Ignition/ Bookkeeping on accounting software e.G. Quickbooks online, Xero, Sage desktop and online, Excel etc.

* Payroll and Auto-enrolment pensions (experience an advantage but not essential as this is predominantly an accounts based role)

* Tax return preparation

* Compliance work

* Liaison with regulatory/government agencies e.G. HMRC, Companies House, Pension providers, and clients

* Office Administration

* Clients onboarding and other duties specific to an accountant's office

This is an office based role in Hove

* IT and Accounting software proficiency

* Relevant qualifications and experience/ Willingness to learn quickly

* Good confident communicator

* Motivated

* Familiarity with HMRC, Companies House, and other regulatory websites

Proactive and able to work without supervision