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