Our client is offering an exciting career opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join their Business Services Group, working with commercial clients at their Chichester office. They pride themselves on an approachable and collaborative working style, and they are looking for individuals who share their commitment to providing outstanding service to clients.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide top-tier accounts support to the Supervising Director or Partner.
• Proactively maintain existing client relationships and seek to establish new ones.
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements and corporation tax returns, ensuring all relevant tax reliefs are claimed.
• Help develop junior team members.
• Provide clear and prompt weekly communication regarding timescales and deliverability of assignments.
• Attend training courses and independently maintain professional competence to meet CPE requirements.

Ideal Candidate:

• ACCA or ACA qualified with a minimum of 3 years' experience preparing financial accounts, ideally within an Accountancy Practice.
• Proficient in various accountancy software packages.
• Excellent communication and team working skills, confident in delegating and reviewing accounts work, and experienced in direct client contact.
• Organised, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
• Knowledge of cloud accounting software, payroll, and company secretarial matters is advantageous.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities to advance your career within the firm.
• Hybrid working and agile hours.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu for extra hours worked.
• Generous pension contributions, holiday entitlement with the option to purchase additional days, access to Cash Plan and Private Enterprise Health scheme, and discounts through the Lifestyle Hub.
• Modern office in the heart of Chichester with a relaxed dress code policy.
• Generous employee referral bonus scheme.

If this sounds like the sort of opportunity you would like to investigate further please apply now and contact Lorna Pilling directly on for a confidential career discussion.

Please note: All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK as sponsorship for overseas employees cannot be provided for this role.

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