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Assistant Accountant

Harvey John
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Brighton, East Sussex BN1 8EG, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading business in Brighton is looking for a Client Accountant / Assistant Accountant with a salary range of £30,000-£33,000 per annum.
  • The role requires experience in sales ledger and account reconciliations, along with a strong attention to detail and a collaborative work style.
  • Candidates will have direct access to the Financial Controller and opportunities for career development within a supportive team environment.
  • Key responsibilities include producing client statements, processing fund transfers, and assisting with VAT returns and reconciliations.
  • The position offers hybrid working options, 22 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and additional benefits like private medical insurance after two years.

Client Accountant / Assistant Accountant

Brighton, East Sussex

£30,000-£33,000pa

A leading business based in central Brighton is seeking a proactive and motivated finance professional to join their growing team.

This is a broad and varied role offering excellent exposure across all areas of finance, with direct access to the Financial Controller and clear opportunities for development. The ideal candidate will have experience in sales ledger and account reconciliations, along with a strong eye for detail and a collaborative approach.

You’ll be part of a small, supportive team in a busy and vibrant office environment, with full study support on offer and genuine prospects for career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Produce standard monthly and quarterly client statements.
  • Process client fund transfers using the companies software and online banking.
  • Respond to and resolve client enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
  • Support the set-up of new accounts and closure of old ones, including interpreting financial data from previous agents and preparing reconciliations.
  • Assist in producing non-standard monthly and quarterly reporting.
  • Support the preparation of service charge year-end accounts.
  • Contribute to the preparation of VAT returns.
  • Provide cover for daily system reconciliations and monthly reconciliations

In return, you’ll receive:

  • Hybrid working available following successful completion of probation.
  • 22 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service up to 27 days.
  • Additional leave gifted over the festive period.
  • Birthday day off after completing probation.
  • Enhanced pension contributions.
  • Private medical insurance (after 2 years' service).
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Season ticket loan.
  • Regular company events and team socials.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.