We are looking for an Assistant Accountan with min 2 years experience to join an expanding accountancy practice located in Brighton. The work is varied and interesting and they provide a friendly, flexible and proactive all year-round service to small businesses and individuals in the local area.

This is a modern, forward thinking practice and the ideal candidate will be looking for opportunities for further advancement / responsibility. This role is a full time office based role and does not offer the opportunity for hyrbid working at this time. 

The ideal candidate will be 


Proficient in Quickbooks, Xero, Dext and KashflowPreferably ICB/AAT qualified and /or part-qualified in ACA/ACCAPreferably some experience of working in s similar environment and willingness to learn new procedures. 
Main duties:


Managing accounts production liaising with clients and outsourced accounts production staffManage VAT Compliance liaising with clientsSetting up accounting/bookkeeping systems and training with clients as neededManaging bookkeeping functionOperate 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 preparationCompliance workLiaison with regulatory/government agencies e.G. HMRC, Companies House, Pension providers, and clientsOffice AdministrationClients onboarding and other duties specific to an accountant's office
Skills 


IT and Accounting software proficiencyGood confident communicatorFamiliarity with HMRC, Companies House, and other regulatory websites