Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior

Brighton, United Kingdom | Posted on 21/09/2026

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

This is a great opportunity for an experienced practice accountant who is looking to continue developing their career within a supportive and personable firm, with exposure to a varied portfolio of clients and the opportunity to progress over time.

The Role

Working closely with experienced managers and partners, you will gain exposure across both accounts and audit, working with a varied range of clients from owner managed businesses and SMEs through to larger organisations and not for profit entities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing accounts for a variety of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Assisting with audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Preparing corporation tax computations and returns
• Assisting with personal tax work where required
• Preparing VAT returns and other general accounting work
• Communicating directly with clients and developing strong working relationships
• Supporting more junior members of the team where appropriate

The role offers plenty of variety and provides a strong platform for someone looking to develop their technical skills and take the next step in their practice career.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• At least 18 months' experience within an accountancy practice
• Experience working across accounts and ideally some audit exposure
• Experience preparing accounts for a range of clients
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and UK practice
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A genuine interest in progressing their career within practice
• AAT, ACA or ACCA studies would be advantageous, although candidates at different stages will be considered
• £27,000 to £32,000 salary
  , depending on experience
• Exposure to both accounts and audit
• A varied and interesting client portfolio
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Clear opportunity for career progression

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.

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