Accounts Assistant

Our client, an accountancy practice in Bexhill, is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their office on a part-time basis.

Duties & Responsibilities
• Prepare service charge accounts - collate records from managing agents and self-managed blocks, ensuring all expenditure is correctly allocated to the appropriate schedule or cost category.
• Review junior/trainee work - check accuracy of accounts prepared by trainees before issuing drafts to clients for approval and adjustment requests.
• Produce dormant company accounts - prepare and submit dormant company accounts using IRIS software, ensuring compliance and timely filing.
• Prepare draft accounts - compile complete draft sets of service charge accounts in Excel, ready for client review.
• Verify invoices - check that all invoices relate to the correct client, are addressed properly, and are suitable for inclusion in the accounts.
• Manage high-volume workload - support a range of service charge jobs and accounting jobs, including company accounts and trust tax work.
• Prepare trust tax returns - identify blocks requiring trust tax returns and prepare the relevant trust tax accounts.
• Support client communication - gradually take on direct client liaison as experience grows, ensuring clear communication and professional service delivery.
• Assist with portfolio management - support the manager with their growing portfolio and help manage increasing client demand.
• Support workflow improvements - contribute to efficient working practices as the team grows and wins additional clients.

Requirements
• Confident user of Microsoft Excel is a must.
• Three plus years’ of experience in accountancy and basic bookkeeping knowledge.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum 5 GCSES A-C grade, including Maths and English.
• Reliable, organised, and punctual.
• Professional manner and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to take instruction.
• Experience on IRIS is desirable.
• AAT qualified is desirable.
• Experience with service charge accounts is desirable but specific training will be provided.

What we offer
• Holiday 25 days + recognised bank & public holidays
• Option to buy and sell up to five days annual leave
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Auto Enrolment pension
• Generous social events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful