At Simmons Gainsford, we are a well-established and leading firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, providing a wide range of accounting, tax, audit and business advisory services to entrepreneurial businesses, owner managed companies and private individuals.
As part of the growing Sumer Group, Simmons Gainsford combines the personal, relationship-led approach of an established independent firm with the resources, expertise and career opportunities of a larger organisation.
We are looking for an Accounts Supervisor to join our team in Uckfield.
This is a varied role offering responsibility for a portfolio of clients, with a focus on delivering high quality accounts and supporting clients with their day-to-day accounting requirements. You will work closely with managers, partners and colleagues across the firm, while also providing guidance and support to more junior members of the team.
The role would suit someone with a strong practice background who enjoys working directly with clients, has excellent attention to detail and is looking for an opportunity to develop their career within a supportive and growing firm.
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Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as a key point of contact for day-to-day accounting matters
- Preparing and reviewing year-end accounts for a range of businesses, including owner-managed and SME clients
- Preparing management accounts and other financial information where required
- Supporting the preparation of corporation tax computations and returns
- Assisting with personal tax matters where relevant
- Reviewing bookkeeping and accounting records to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Providing clients with practice accounting and financial support
- Liaising with clients to obtain information and resolve queries
- Supporting managers and partners with more complex client assignments
- Reviewing the work of junior members of the team and providing guidance and feedback
- Assisting with the training and development of junior staff
- Managing workloads and ensuring assignments are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
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Previous experience working within an accountancy practice working with a portfolio of clients
- AAT/ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of accounts preparation and general accounting principles
- Good understanding of UK accounting standards and compliance requirements
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Confident communicating with clients and colleagues at all levels
At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers, and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.
Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:
- We Shine Together
- We Do the Right Thing
- We Make It Count
We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.
Our size and ethos means that we have a natural empathy with entrepreneurs, start-ups and growing businesses. Our client base is diverse and includes media, entertainment, retail, property, hospitality, manufacturing, recruitment, lawyers and charities. Our remit is to solve problems and create solutions so the compliance work – such as audits and tax returns – is complemented by creative business and strategic planning.
We have grown steadily over the years but not to an extent that we don’t know one another. We’re fortunate in that we have the following teams: Audit & Accounts, Corporate, Personal and Indirect Tax, Bookkeeping, Payroll, IT, HR and Internal Accounts so we can all work together to help businesses as we offer a wide range of advice and solutions.
We enjoy what we do, we love being challenged and we are always striving to improve. We’re not going to deny that it can be a demanding environment at times – but that’s a great one in which to learn and grow stronger in our knowledge – and we don’t have a late hours’ culture.
Our Partners and Managers are approachable, incredibly supportive and dedicated to providing an individual career and personal development path for all our staff. Many of them began as trainees themselves so they understand the journey ahead for our new trainees as they mentor them.
We offer CPD training throughout the year as it’s important that our clients receive the most up to date and relevant advice, and our staff are continuously learning so they are empowered by their knowledge. There is always the opportunity for individuals to suggest any ad hoc courses.
We are a sociable bunch too! As well as our annual firm-wide seasonal events, we have a social club who think of even more innovative ways to have fun throughout the year.
We also like to keep everyone updated – and share ideas – by having regular team briefings, employee focus groups and staff meetings.
