Accounts Assistant Manager

TPF RecruitmentBrightonreedpublished 10/19/2026
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About the company

TPF Recruitment is currently working with a well established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice in Brighton who are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant Manager to join their friendly and growing team.

Your tasks

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant who is looking to take the next step in their career, taking on greater responsibility across a varied portfolio of clients while working closely with an experienced and supportive team.

You will take responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients, working closely with Managers and Partners to deliver a high quality accounts and advisory service.

Your responsibilities will include Managing a portfolio of limited companies, sole traders and partnerships

Preparing corporation tax computations and returns Reviewing accounts and work prepared by junior members of the team

Preparing management accounts and other financial information where required

Handling VAT returns and general accounting assignments Acting as a key point of contact for a portfolio of clients

Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team Assisting Managers and Partners with more complex client work

Identifying opportunities to provide additional support and services to clients

There is plenty of variety within the role, with the opportunity to become increasingly involved in client management and take on additional responsibility as your experience develops.

Requirements

The role would suit an experienced Accounts Senior or existing Assistant Manager who is confident dealing with clients, reviewing accounts and helping to support more junior members of a team.

The successful candidate will ideally have Several years' experience working within an accountancy practice

Strong experience preparing accounts for a varied portfolio of clients

Experience reviewing accounts and supporting junior team members

Good knowledge of UK accounting and taxation AAT qualified, ACA or ACCA qualified, or actively studying towards a professional qualification

Strong communication and client management skills A proactive approach and desire to progress within practice

What we offer

The practice has a friendly and personable culture, with a strong focus on client relationships and developing its people. This is an opportunity to join a firm where you can build long term relationships with clients and genuinely progress your career.

For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you up to £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).

How to apply

Brighton based Please contact Mark Sitton on , , or via for a confidential conversation.

Other

We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them.

Contact person

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  • Mark Sitton