Client Accountant / Assistant Accountant

Client Accountant / Assistant Accountant

Brighton, East Sussex
£30,000-£35,000pa

Renowned and industry leading organisation 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 good bookkeeping experience including experience in sales ledger management and account reconciliations, along with a strong eye for detail and a collaborative approach.

You’ll be part of a notably 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 setup of new accounts and closure of old ones, including interpreting financial data 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.

Please apply via website or contact Georgina at Harvey John for more information.

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