Junior AccountantTechnology Consultancy | Brighton

Location: Brighton - Office-based

About us

We’re a technology consultancy helping businesses solve problems and deliver change through technology. As our business grows, we’re looking for a Junior Accountant to support our day-to-day finances and help us keep accurate, well-organised financial records.

You’ll work closely with our finance team and colleagues across the business, gaining hands-on experience of accounting in a consultancy environment.

The role

This is an opportunity for someone starting their accounting career or looking to build on some initial finance experience. You’ll support bookkeeping, invoicing, reconciliations and month-end reporting, while developing your understanding of project finances and business performance.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in getting the details right and is comfortable asking questions when something doesn’t look right.

Key responsibilitiesDay-to-day accounting

• Process purchase invoices, staff expenses and company credit card transactions.
• Check invoices are correctly coded and approved.
• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Help prepare supplier payment runs and respond to supplier queries.

Client billing and project finance

• Prepare client invoices using agreed contracts, project milestones and approved timesheets.
• Work with project managers to check billing information and resolve queries.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on overdue payments professionally.
• Help track project income, costs and profitability.
• Support the review of unbilled work and work in progress.

Month-end and reporting

• Assist with month-end journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Help reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Support the preparation of management accounts and internal reports.
• Assist with VAT return preparation and provide information for review.
• Gather records for external accountants and year-end reporting.

Systems and improvements

• Keep finance systems and spreadsheets accurate and up to date.
• Help improve routine finance processes and reduce manual administration.
• Handle financial and personal information confidentially.

What we’re looking forEssential

• An interest in accounting and a desire to develop a career in finance.
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.
• Clear, professional communication skills.
• Confidence using Excel, including basic formulas, sorting and filtering.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• The ability to work independently on routine tasks and ask for support when needed.

Desirable

• Some experience in bookkeeping, accounts administration or a finance team.
• Studying towards AAT, or interested in starting a relevant accounting qualification.
• Basic understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and reconciliations.
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage.
• Experience in a consultancy, technology company or other project-based business.

You don’t need to meet every desirable requirement to apply. We’re interested in your potential, attitude and willingness to develop.