Accountant (Semi Senior)

Town/City:Brighton
Salary/Rate:£28,000 - £32,000
Job type:Perm
County:East Sussex
Sector:Finance & Accountancy Practice
Job ref:ERGWC12
Post Date:07. 05. 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter

Jimmy
Jimmy
Director - Public Practice Specialist

About the Role

📍 Hybrid / Office-Based | Full-Time | Accounts & Tax

We’re recruiting for an Accounts Semi Senior (internally referred to as a “Cadet”) to join a modern and forward-thinking practice.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone looking to build on their core accounts experience while supporting senior team members and mentoring juniors. You’ll be involved in accounts, VAT, bookkeeping, and tax — with clear progression into more senior positions.

What You’ll Do

Accounts & Tax

  • Prepare year-end accounts and management accounts to draft
  • Prepare VAT returns, including more complex cases
  • Draft personal tax returns for review

Bookkeeping & Compliance

  • Complete day-to-day bookkeeping
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
  • Ensure all deadlines are met

Client Support

  • Assist with client queries and ad hoc tasks
  • Support and attend client meetings, taking notes where required
  • Help maintain strong client relationships

Team Collaboration

  • Support senior team members with workload
  • Assist junior team members where needed
  • Work collaboratively to keep workflows moving efficiently

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in accounts preparation within practice
  • Exposure to VAT, bookkeeping, and management accounts
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Organised with the ability to manage deadlines
  • Confident communicator with a proactive mindset
  • Team player with a willingness to learn and develop
  • Ambition to progress within practice

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
  • Clear progression pathway
  • Exposure to a wide range of work (accounts, tax, VAT)
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Modern, forward-thinking practice
  • Opportunity to develop technical and client-facing skills

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If you’re looking to develop your career within practice and gain exposure to a broad range of work, we’d love to hear from you.

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