Practice - Brighton

A well established firm of accountants who are local experts in all matters Taxation, Corporate Finance, Audit and Accounting. They have an exciting new opportunity to recruit a Manager / Senior Manager to join their forward thinking, customer focused team based in Brighton. 

You will have previously worked within a practice environment and will be confident to undertake a variety of leadership and finance duties whilst working on a mixed portfolio from a range of industries. This opportunity would suit a professional and confident individual who is eager to develop within a supportive and friendly environment.

Main responsibilities of the role include:

• Organise and run a portfolio of key clients
• Ensuring all portfolio submissions and deadlines are met
• Preparation of financial statements for Limited companies, LLPs, Charities and management service companies
• Preparation of corporation, personal and partnership tax computations and returns
• Preparation of Management Accounts
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns completed by the team
• Keeping up to date with the latest tax and accounting laws, rules and regulations
• Advise clients of all upcoming & necessary changes in accountancy and tax to ensure effective planning & execution resulting in the most beneficial outcome for clients.
• Communicate at all levels internally and externally
• Develop ongoing, effective relationships with clients, liaising in person and via electronic correspondence.
• Providing support and guidance to junior members of the team.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

• Significant previous experience working in an accountancy practice
• Relevant accounting/bookkeeping qualifications or qualified by experience
• Good working knowledge & experience of accounting software, in particular Sage & Xero
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Great people and management skills to support, nurture and train other staff members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work accurately and analyse a range of financial information
• Strong ability to work as part of a team and as an individual
• Great work ethic and eye for detail

This is a great progressive role offering a long term career path ad a happy working environment.

Contact Lydia at ProTalent to find out more!