Collective Concepts Accounting – Client Finance Controller

Salary:  £30k to 40k plus extensive benefits 

Location: Brighton

Join a modern and forward-thinking accountancy practice that prioritises genuine relationships over just crunching numbers. At Collective Concepts Accounting, we value both our team members and the businesses we support, fostering a culture of care and collaboration.

What to Expect When Working with Us:

Flexibility: Enjoy hybrid working options with up to two days per week remote work after passing probation. We operate flexible core hours from 09:15-14:45, allowing you to tailor your schedule around your needs.

Welcome Bonus: Upon passing probation, receive a £750 bonus to kickstart your journey with us.

Generous Leave: Benefit from enhanced annual leave, starting at 30 days and rising to 35 days once fully qualified.

Commission: Earn 5% of fees received for the first 12 months from any new clients you introduce to the business.

Professional Development: We invest in your growth with comprehensive training packages, including a pay rise and bonus upon exam success, and paid leave for study and revision.

Career Progression: Unlock opportunities for advancement with us, with pathways to roles like Senior Manager and Associate Director, which may include equity in the business.

About the role

The person will be involved will be working closely with the CEO and founder to assist with day-to-day operations such as; regular client meetings, yearend accounts preparation, reviewing online bookkeeping, VAT preparation, and management accounts. It is advantageous to have a good understanding of Xero and Dext.

This role has lots of career opportunities and for the right person as it will develop into a promotion to Client Finance Director and progress further.

The Role

• Providing clients with advice and insights around the financial data produced.
• Responsible for the review, and submission of VAT returns and bookkeeping. This includes assisting in managing a team of juniors.
• Yearend financial accounts preparation and review this includes but not limited to limited companies, partnerships and sole trader.
• Prepare corporate and personal tax returns and assist in providing tax advisory services to clients.
• Assist in preparing budgets and cashflow forecasts for clients.
• Advise and support clients with cloud accounting software questions.
• Help convert clients from manual bookkeeping systems to integrated cloud accounting systems.
• Answer accounting questions from both clients. Providing advice and consultation services. 
• Have good technical VAT and personal tax knowledge and can keep knowledge up to date through CPD.
• Prepare formal correspondence to various parties (Clients, HMRC, Banks, Companies House etc.)
• Other reasonable duties may from time to time be required.
• Opportunity to network as and when able.

About you

We're looking for individuals who share our commitment to integrity, a client-centric service, and proactive engagement. Ideally, you'll come from either a practice or industry background and have:

• Near qualified or final stage qualification in ACCA / ACA qualified (qualified by experience will be considered)
• Excellent knowledge of FRS 102 1A and FRS 105
• A strong focus and attention to detail
• Proactive approach to work prioritisation and time management
• Good business acumen alongside the provision of good technical advice.
• Effective communicator, both verbal and written
• Experience using different online accounting software's 

We are looking for team members who share our core values of collaboration, honesty and trust.  These values guide our approach, ensuring that our relationships with both our clients and our team are founded on mutual respect and long-term success.

About us

Collective Concepts Accounting are a modern and forward-thinking accountancy firm based in Brighton. 

We specialise in supporting technology startups and scale-ups, high-net-worth individuals, property, talent, and crypto clients. Our bespoke solutions provide financial clarity and guide our clients towards sustainable profitability. We believe in building businesses that last and are committed to both our clients' success and the well-being of our team. Learn more about us here.