Job Detail

Accountant

• Field: Accountancy & Bookkeeping
• Deadline: 2026-01-26 09:01
• Hassocks, West Sussex

We are delighted to be partnered with our successful and professional client as they seek to recruit a full time accountant to join their team at their offices in Hassocks. This role is a office based full time (Mon-Fri 9-5) position. Some background within practice is highly advantageous. Excellent opportunity to join a very successful business.

Accountant

Full time permanent role

35 hours per week, Monday-Friday (Apply online only)

Role based in Hassocks with plenty of free parking for staff nearby.

Salary - £40000-£50000 per year - Good company benefits, including an excellent pension scheme.

The role - Accountant

You will play a key role within a professional and dynamic working environment.

You will be responsible for handling a variety of tasks to support clients.

Duties will include:

Accounts preparation to CT600 level

VAT preparation using various software systems

Personal Tax preparation

Communication of tax liabilities to clients via telephone, email or in person

Be responsible for meeting deadlines and filing returns

Clear communication of information with external bodies

Provide general advice to clients as required

Experience, competencies and knowledge required

Office based

ICAEW or ACA qualified - ideally with some practice experience

Proven experience in an Accountancy role, to include VAT, CT600 and Personal Tax
Computer skills including Iris, Xero, Excel and Sage
Excellent communication skills, ability to work autonomously and as a team member
Ability to multi-task, prioritise work and manage time effectively
Strong organisational skills to maintain a structured work environment

For more information regarding this new and exciting Accountant opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon - don't miss out!

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job