Accountant

Semi Senior/Senior Accountant – Modern People-First Independent Firm of Accountants, Crawley (Hybrid Working)

Are you looking to join a well-established modern accountancy practice that genuinely puts its people first? This is a brilliant opportunity to become part of a respected local firm with deep roots in the local area and a strong reputation for delivering outstanding results to a diverse client base.

Founded over a century ago, the firm has built its success on lasting relationships, integrity, and a genuine commitment to client care. But what truly sets them apart is their culture — supportive, friendly, and focused on helping every team member grow both professionally and personally.

What You Can Expect:

• A generous salary and benefits package, including private medical insurance.
• Hybrid and flexible working to support your work-life balance.
• A modern, well-located office in Crawley town centre.
• Study support for trainees (including course fees, exams, and travel) and ongoing CPD for qualified staff.
• Regular social events and a collaborative, down-to-earth team environment.
• A culture that values wellbeing, professional growth, and giving back to the local community.

About the Role:

To support the Managers and Directors through assisting with a portfolio of clients and ensuring that agreed service levels are met on time and in budget, all the while reinforcing the Firm's core values. To support the Managers and Directors in training and developing individual members of the team. To help move the business forward by recognising other services and performance opportunities of value to clients and opportunities to acquire new ones.

Key Responsibilities:

• To undertake accounts preparation assignments for a wide variety of clients working to budgets and deadlines, ensuring accuracy by comparing workings with supporting documentation, performing reconciliations as necessary and investigating all discrepancies
• To prepare financial statements and tax computations for companies and unincorporated businesses, partnerships and sole traders in accordance with the Firm's systems, relevant legislation and Financial Reporting Standards
• To prepare management accounts on behalf of clients and maintain client's bookkeeping records where necessary, using a variety of preparatory software
• To provide information on self-assessment, P11ds and other taxation matters to the tax team and other team members as required, or where appropriate, to prepare self-assessment returns for review by the Tax team
• To prepare forms P11D for expenses and benefit
• To prepare VAT returns on behalf of clients as required in accordance with the firm's systems
• To deal with correspondence from Clients, HM Revenue & Customs and from third parties as directed
• To prepare correspondence to clients and other bodies as required
• To advise and liaise with other Team Members regarding accounts and taxation issues
• To communicate, build and develop relationships with clients, Team Members and others as required in the conduct of assignments to ensure efficient and effective work flow
• To keep accounts and taxation knowledge up to date through training, courses and reading
• To use and develop knowledge of the firm's computer systems which primarily includes the CCH suite of software packages
• To provide support to clients and Team Members on the use of record keeping software, such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks.
• To use and develop knowledge of client's computer systems as required
• To assist with the training and development of junior Team Members
• To carry out ad-hoc client work or assignments at the request of a Client, Director or Manager

Qualifications & Experience

• Part-qualified or qualified ACCA/ACA (or equivalent); or qualified by experience
• Previous experience in an accountancy practice environment
• Working knowledge of accounting standards and UK tax legislation.
• Experience using accounting and bookkeeping software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and CCH (or similar practice software suite).

Benefits

• Hybrid working following probationary period
• Competitive salary package
• Private medical healthcare following probationary period
• Car parking paid for
• Volunteer day each year to dedicate towards a good cause
• Regular team socials and events

If you're looking for a role where you can thrive, develop your career, and be part of a genuinely people-focused firm, this could be the perfect move.