Accountant

Town/City:Worthing
Salary/Rate:£32,000
Job type:Perm
County:West Sussex
Sector:Finance & Accountancy Practice
Job ref:ERGNJC5
Post Date:07. 05. 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter

Jimmy
Jimmy
Director - Public Practice Specialist

About the Role

Accountant

📍 Worthing | Full-Time | General Practice

We’re recruiting for an Accountant to join a well-established independent firm in Worthing. This is a great opportunity to work within a small, friendly team, managing a diverse portfolio of long-standing clients.

The firm takes a traditional, relationship-led approach — focusing on quality service, trust, and long-term client partnerships.

What You’ll Do

Client Portfolio Management

  • Take ownership of a portfolio of clients
  • Build strong relationships and provide ongoing support

Accounts & Tax

  • Prepare accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
  • Prepare and submit tax returns
  • Provide basic tax advice to clients

Bookkeeping & Compliance

  • Complete bookkeeping for clients
  • Prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns
  • Run client payrolls

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience working within an accountancy practice
  • Strong all-round knowledge across accounts, tax, and bookkeeping
  • Confident managing your own client portfolio
  • Experience with Sage and Xero
  • Strong communication skills and client-facing ability
  • Organised and able to manage multiple responsibilities
  • Friendly, team-oriented approach

What’s on Offer

  • Salary: £32,000
  • Free parking
  • Small, close-knit team
  • Supportive and friendly working environment
  • Diverse client base
  • Stable, long-standing firm with strong client relationships

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a stable role within a friendly, independent firm where you can build strong client relationships and take ownership of your work, we’d love to hear from you.

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