Chief Accounting Officer

1 week ago


Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom Clearline Recruitment Ltd Full time

We are Clearline Recruitment Ltd, a fast-growing firm passionate about delivering first-class support to our clients. Our dynamic team is spearheaded by fresh thinking and a collaborative environment that fosters learning and growth.

In this role, you will join our vibrant office in Brighton, where you will become a vital member of our innovative process.

This position offers:

  • Competitive Salary: £42,375
  • Pension plan
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Quarterly events
  • 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days
  • Flexible working hours
  • Training leave
  • Life insurance
  • Early finish on Fridays during summer
  • Casual dress code
  • Volunteer day for local charities
  • Cycle to work program
  • Sabbatical leave after 5 years of service
  • Potential for equity
  • Free fruit & biscuits

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • ACA/ACCA Qualified
  • Proven experience managing client portfolios
  • A passion for delivering excellent client service and acting as a trusted business partner
  • A competent user of Xero or equivalent accounting software
  • Strong technical and problem-solving skills

You will play an important role within the team, serving as the main client contact, managing relationships, coordinating communications, ensuring compliance, and supporting onboarding and budgeting.

  1. Manage a dedicated portfolio of clients, leveraging strong communication skills and expertise to foster long-term relationships and serve as their primary contact for all accounting matters.
  2. Coordinate and oversee essential client communications, providing valuable financial insights across channels.
  3. Offer technical guidance on complex accounting matters to support the delivery team and ensure client compliance with deadlines.


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