TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and respected accountancy firm based in Brighton in their search for an Accounts and Audit Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified and experienced professional to join a supportive and ambitious team, working with a varied client portfolio and taking on a key role in delivering exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage accounts for sole traders and partnerships, along with self-assessment tax returns, using Iris software from prime records.
  

• Prepare and manage accounts for limited companies, including the preparation of corporation tax returns from prime records using Iris software.
  

• Liaise directly with clients to gather necessary information to complete accounts and tax returns within deadlines.
  

• Plan, lead, and complete audit assignments, ensuring quality and compliance for Partner review.
  

• Manage internal practice operations such as work-in-progress (WIP) control, client billing, and job scheduling.
  

• Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and deliver additional value.
  

• Work towards achieving both team and individual financial targets.
  

• Uphold high technical and professional standards across all areas of work.
  

• Provide additional support and advice to clients as required.
  

• Coach, mentor, and support the development of junior team members
  

Candidate Profile:

• Qualifications: ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
  
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounts and tax within a practice environment.
  

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping.
  

• Experience preparing accounts from prime records.
  

• Proficient in preparing corporation tax computations and self-assessment returns for a variety of business structures.
  

• Sound understanding of audit procedures.
  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  

• Confident interpersonal and supervisory abilities.
  

• Able to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
  

Personal Attributes:

• A professional, smart, and well-presented team player.
  
• Organised, methodical, and detail-oriented.
  
• Excellent communication skills, both face-to-face and over the phone.
  
• Committed to delivering a high standard of service to clients.
  

• Work closely with the partners of a well-established independent firm
  

• A stable and supportive team with long-term progression potential
  

• Opportunity to contribute to the firm’s continued success
  

• Competitive salary based on experience
  

• Flexible working arrangements and benefits package
  

If you are interested in this opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in contact with Mark Sitton, Senior Recruitment Consultant for a confidential conversation.

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