Location: Brighton

Hours: Part-time

Minimum of 15 hours/3 days pw, but flexibility may be given to extend up to 22.5 hours max over more days. Working days initially Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.

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.

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