At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial admin, bookkeeping, and client communication in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a reputable accountancy firm based in Brighton with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Fully funded AAT qualification, day release for study, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a professional team with excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Kickstart your accounting career and gain valuable experience while studying.
- Qualifications: 1 year of experience in an accountancy firm and 5 GCSEs A-C or A levels.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 48000 £ per year.
We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Associate to join our team based in Brighton. As an Accounts Associate your role will involve:
- Financial administration - Electronic Document Management and Hard copy filing
- Companies House - Filing client documents with the Registrar of Companies
- Bookkeeping using Sage Accounting, Xero and Excel and preparing client books from source documents
- Completing and filing VAT returns on behalf of clients
- Audit - Support Audit department in preparation of file
- Be a member of the audit teams which go on client site audit visits
- Client Liaison - Communicating with clients by telephone and email regarding their accounting matters
- Supporting with general office duties including meeting and greeting office visitors and clients
The Ideal Accounts Associate will:
- Have at least 1 year’s experience working in an Accountancy firm
- Have a minimum of 5 GCSEs A-C but preferably A level qualified
- Be a professional individual with good attention to detail
- Have software experience including Xero/Sage, Excel, Word and Outlook
- Be a good communicator both orally and in writing
In return, we will offer:
- Day release to study for fully funded AAT qualification
- For successful candidates, the role presents a path to qualify as a Chartered Accountant
Accounts Associate in Brighton employer: bk plus
At bk plus, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture in Lichfield. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing training opportunities and access to resources like our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Green Car Scheme, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to meaningful IT solutions.
We think you need these skills to ace Accounts Associate in Brighton
Financial Administration
Electronic Document Management
Hard Copy Filing
Companies House Filing
Bookkeeping
Sage Accounting
Xero
