Accounts Assistant

About the role

Our client, an established accountancy practice in Bexhill‑on‑Sea, is looking for a motivated Accounts Assistant to support a busy portfolio of service charge, company and trust tax work. The role offers a clear progression path, with increasing client contact as experience grows.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare service charge accounts by collating records from managing agents and allocating expenditure to the correct schedules.
• Review and check the work of junior staff before drafts are sent to clients.
• Produce and file dormant company accounts using IRIS software.
• Compile draft service charge accounts in Excel for client review.
• Verify invoices for accuracy and appropriate client allocation.
• Assist with trust tax returns and related trust tax accounts.
• Support the manager with portfolio administration and client communication.
• Contribute to workflow improvements and handle a high‑volume workload across various accounting tasks.

Required profile

• Minimum three years’ experience in accountancy or bookkeeping.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum five GCSEs (A‑C) including Maths and English.
• Reliable, organised, punctual and professional.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to follow instruction.
• Desirable: AAT qualification and experience with service charge accounts.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• IRIS software

What we offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank and public holidays.
• Option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Auto‑enrolment pension scheme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme, free flu vaccinations and regular social events.