Company Overview
We are Galloways, an ambitious, multi-office firm with a strong and accelerating growth trajectory across Sussex and Surrey. Trusted by thousands of businesses and individuals, we deliver a comprehensive suite of services including accountancy, taxation, payroll, advisory and financial planning.
Summary
We are looking for a part time Accounts Assistant who will play a key part in producing high‑quality financial information for our clients — from service charge accounts to trust tax returns — while supporting a growing portfolio and contributing to the smooth running of the team.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare service charge accounts – collate records from managing agents and self managed blocks, ensuring all expenditure is correctly allocated to the appropriate schedule or cost category to compile draft service charge accounts for review.
- Produce dormant company accounts – prepare and submit dormant company accounts using IRIS software, ensuring compliance and timely filing.
- Verify invoices – check that all invoices relate to the correct client, are addressed properly, and are suitable for inclusion in the accounts.
- Prepare trust tax returns – identify blocks requiring trust tax returns. Prepare the draft returns and tax due.
- Support client communication – gradually take on direct client liaison as experience grows, ensuring clear communication and professional service delivery.
- Assist with portfolio management – support the manager with their growing portfolio and help manage increasing client demand.
- Support workflow improvements – contribute to efficient working practices as the team grows and wins additional clients.
Requirements
- Confident user of Microsoft Excel is a must.
- Three plus years’ of experience in accountancy and basic bookkeeping knowledge.
- Good attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Reliable, organised, and punctual.
- Professional manner and strong work ethic.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Positive attitude and willingness to take instruction.
- Experience on IRIS is desirable.
- AAT qualified is desirable.
- Experience with service charge accounts is desirable but specific training will be provided.
What we offer
- Holiday 25 days + recognised bank & public holidays
- Option to buy and sell up to five days annual leave
- Birthday leave
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Auto Enrolment pension
- Generous social events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
Pay: From £27,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
