Assistant Financial Accountant

We're Hiring: Assistant Financial Accountant

Location: Shoreham-by-Sea (HQ)

Salary: up to £35,000 depending on experience

Full time but we are able to consider part-time hours for a suitable candidate

Join Focus Group - Where Finance Meets Future

We are seeking a detail-driven, proactive Assistant Financial Accountant to support our expanding finance team. This is a full-time role based at our Shoreham-by-Sea HQ and offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise in compliance, statutory reporting, and corporate finance across a dynamic and growing group of companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare statutory year-end accounts compliant with FRS 102 for approximately 65 entities
• Support the production of corporation tax computations and CT600 filings
• Assist with quarterly VAT returns for over 20 entities within the group
• Contribute to broader compliance processes including R&D claims, CIS Tax, ONS filings, and corporation tax calculations
• Support the implementation of a new ERP system
• Assist with company rationalisation projects and group restructuring
• Help manage CCO and SAO compliance procedures

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience with statutory accounts and corporation tax
• Strong Excel skills and confidence in analysing and presenting financial data
• A methodical, collaborative working style with excellent attention to detail

Desirable Skills:

• Working towards a professional qualification (AAT, ACA, ACCA)
• Experience using Sage 50, Sage 200, or Xero
• Background working with multi-entity group structures

Why Focus Group?

At Focus Group, we combine innovation and professionalism. You'll be part of a collaborative team where your input is valued, and you'll be supported in your development and growth. As we continue to expand, we're looking for individuals who want to grow with us.

At Focus Group you can be proud of what you do, how you do it and feel a true part of the team. We work hard to create an inclusive, collaborative and rewarding environment where you are inspired to achieve brilliant things and really make a difference to the future of our business.

We're proud to have built an outstanding place to work where people thrive and are recognised for their achievements. We're delighted to have been named one of the UK's best 100 Companies to Work for 2021 and a British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) 2023 Vision Award Winner for London & South East for our commitment to culture and ESG.

We welcome all applications and if you struggle to apply online, please contact us for a chat, or email us directly. We can make any reasonable adjustments to the working environment to ensure all employees are included and can work safely in our offices.

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