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2701 Get in touch with... Claire Jones Principal Consultant +44 1273 651035 +44 7759 122 736 View Profile We are partnering with a leading independent chartered accountancy firm in Brighton, East Sussex to hire a qualified accountant to join them as an Assistant Accounts Manager. This is an interesting opportunity that offers great variety and room for personal development. You will be working closely with partners and managers, gradually taking responsibility for a varied portfolio, giving you exposure to a range of clients and challenges. The firm invests in its people, with a commitment to nurturing talent and fostering a supportive and fun working environment. They are based in spacious modern offices in an easily accessible Brighton location. The role: You will be involved in all aspects of portfolio management – overseeing and reviewing statutory accounts and tax returns and company secretarial work, and providing tax planning advice and a range of business support. As an Assistant Accounts Manager you will also be involved in supporting and developing more junior members of the team, and be encouraged to engage in business development for the firm About You: • You’ve previously worked within a UK accountancy practice. • You’re ACA/ACCA (recently) qualified • You’re proactive, curious, and a great communicator • You live within commuting distance of Brighton, East Sussex There is ample scope to develop your skills and progress your career to manager level and beyond On top of that there is an excellent basic salary and great benefits including a generous holiday allowance. After a settling-in period, you’ll gain access to hybrid working, pension, and life assurance benefits. New job, fresh team, not your typical accountancy practice role! If you are an experienced and ambitious accountant looking to step into an Assistant Accounts Manager role in Brighton please apply now, or contact Claire Jones at Harvey John for more details on this and a range of other accountancy practice roles across Sussex. Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices. Media Hub Accountancy Public Practice Winning Benefits Strategies for Small Accountancy Firms 12th February 2026 Read more Accountancy Why Good Data Comes Before Automation and AI 27th January 2026 Read more Accountancy Recruitment room Too Good to Lose: The Reality of Making Remote Work, Work 5th January 2026 Read more Related Jobs Senior Accountant Looking for a Senior Accountant position in Hailsham? Get in touch with Harvey John to register your interest. Accountancy Permanent Hailsham, East Sussex £50000.00 - £75000.00 per annum Accounts Manager Looking for an Accounts Manager position in Bromley? Get in touch with Harvey John to register your interest. Accountancy Permanent Bromley, London £50000.00 - £60000.00 per annum Audit Senior Looking for a Audit Senior position in Chichester? Get in touch with Harvey John to register your interest. Accountancy Permanent Chichester, West Sussex £42000.00 - £50000.00 per annum Apply for this job Upload your CV Reffer a friend Harvey John Unit 2 Ferry Wharf Hove Enterprise Centre Basin Road North Portslade, East Sussex BN41 1BD About Us Jobs Quick Links Google Rating 4.9 Follow Us © Copyright 2023 Harvey John. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy New for 2026 Our 2026 Tax Salary Guide is here UK & Europe salary data across in-house, professional services, interim and tax technology.