Accountant - East Grinstead

£28,000 - £40,000 FTE
Ref: 1745 Date Posted: Monday 10 Mar 2025

🌟 Senior Client Accountant | Part-Time | East Grinstead 🌟


🕒 Hours: 22–28 hours per week (flexible across 3–5 days)
💼 Contract: Part-Time, Permanent
🚗 Driving essential | Office-based role

Are you a proactive and experienced Senior Client Accountant looking for a part-time role within a friendly and growing accountancy practice?

We are working with a well-established, independent accountancy firm based in East Grinstead that supports a range of local businesses and individuals. Known for their collaborative, family-feel culture and client-first approach, they’re seeking a dedicated Senior Client Accountant to join their team and play a key role in driving the business forward.

💡 The Role:

As a Senior Client Accountant, you will:

  • Prepare annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and small limited companies
  • Oversee and submit quarterly VAT returns and monthly CIS returns
  • Support and review bookkeeping tasks carried out by junior staff
  • Manage client queries related to VAT, CIS, and general accounting matters
  • Prepare background work for year-end accounts and collate personal tax information
  • Utilise cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and Iris
  • Stay up-to-date with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements

What We’re Looking For:

  • 3–5 years of practice experience in a similar role
  • AAT qualified (or equivalent)
  • Strong working knowledge of VAT law and CIS returns
  • Proficiency in Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Iris, and Microsoft Office
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a small, collaborative team
  • A proactive approach and confidence in client-facing situations

🌟 Perks & Benefits:

  • On-site parking
  • Company pension
  • 22 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata)
  • Flexible working hours within part-time structure
  • Supportive team environment in a calm, countryside location

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accountant who thrives in a hands-on, client-facing role and is looking for part-time flexibility without compromising on responsibility or variety.

📩 Interested? Get in touch today to request more details or discuss the role further!

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