Job type: Permanent / Full Time

About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a highly sociable and growing accountancy practice with a supportive and approachable leadership team.

This Accounts Assistant position offers the chance to become part of a friendly, close-knit team where development, flexibility, and work-life balance are genuinely valued. 

The successful candidate will be joining a modern practice environment with hybrid working available after probation and excellent long-term career prospects.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Preparing accounts for a varied portfolio of clients
  • Supporting with bookkeeping duties
  • Liaising confidently with clients over the phone and by email
  • Reporting directly to an experienced Manager
  • Managing workloads effectively to meet deadlines
  • Building strong client relationships

What we are looking for
The ideal Accounts Assistant will:

  • Have previous accounts preparation experience within practice
  • Be confident hitting the ground running
  • Have excellent communication and client-facing skills
  • Possess at least 1 year’s relevant experience
  • Be organised, proactive, and team-focused
  • Enjoy working within a collaborative and friendly office culture

Desirable:

  • 3+ years’ practice experience
  • Experience managing multiple client accounts
  • ACA/ACCA studies or qualified by experience

What’s in it for you

  • Competitive salary depending on experience 
  • Hybrid working after probation
  • Flexible working hours – Core hours of 9:30am – 4:30pm
  • 24 days holiday plus birthday off
  • Friendly and sociable team culture
  • Modern offices close to the station
  • Genuine career progression opportunities

About the company

This established and growing accountancy practice has a reputation for providing a supportive and positive working environment. With a young and sociable team, employees enjoy a collaborative culture where hard work is recognised and development is encouraged.

If you are working in Practice and looking for a fresh challenge within a supportive and flexible environment, apply today.

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Legal Assistant – Residential or Commercial Property Brighton 
About the role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join a friendly and growing law firm based in the heart of Brighton. This Legal Assistant position will support a busy Residential or Commercial Property team, working closely with experienced fee earners and solicitors within a modern and supportive environment.

This is an ideal opportunity for a Legal Assistant with at least 1 year of experience who is looking to build a long-term legal career within property law, with genuine opportunities for progression and internal promotion.
The successful Legal Assistant will play a key role in ensuring transactions progress smoothly while delivering outstanding support to both clients and the wider legal team.

Key responsibilities

  • Providing administrative support to the Residential or Commercial Property team
  • Assisting fee earners with the progression of conveyancing transactions
  • Preparing and drafting legal documentation and correspondence
  • Opening and closing client files in line with compliance procedures
  • Submitting applications and documentation to HM Land Registry
  • Managing diaries, appointments and meetings
  • Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and solicitors
  • Handling telephone and email enquiries professionally and efficiently
  • Preparing contract packs and supporting documentation
  • Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems
  • Supporting with private client documentation including Wills and LPAs where required
  • Assisting with post-completion matters and file administration

What we are looking for

  • Previous experience working as a Legal Assistant within property law
  • At least 1 year of legal administration or conveyancing support experience
  • Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
  • Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to manage workloads and prioritise effectively
  • A proactive and professional approach
  • Law degree desirable but not essential
  • Enthusiastic team player looking to grow within a supportive firm

What’s in it for you

  • Salary of £25,000 – £30,000
  • Genuine progression opportunities with internal promotions encouraged
  • Supportive and friendly working environment
  • Modern office in Brighton city centre, close to shops, restaurants and the beach
  • Opportunity to work alongside experienced solicitors and fee earners
  • Join a growing and ambitious legal practice 

About the company
This well-established and expanding law firm has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across property and private client law. With a collaborative and welcoming culture, the firm prides itself on supporting career development and promoting from within wherever possible.

The Legal Assistant role offers the chance to become part of a close-knit team where hard work is recognised and long-term development is encouraged.

If you are an ambitious Legal Assistant looking to take the next step in your legal career, apply today or contact TN Recruits Law for more information. Early applications are encouraged as interviews are taking place ASAP.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bookkeeper to join a fast-growing, forward-thinking accountancy practice based in Bexhill. This is a fantastic chance to become part of a friendly and professional team that provides exceptional support to a wide range of businesses and individuals across Sussex.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Managing bookkeeping duties for a portfolio of clients using software such as Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent and ClearBooks
  • Assisting clients with bookkeeping and software queries
  • Liaising with clients to ensure all records are completed and VAT returns are submitted on time
  • Completing and filing VAT and CIS returns
  • Preparing schedules, reports and reconciliations up to trial balance

This full-time position is with flexibility to consider part-time arrangements (minimum 30 hours / 4 days per week). Hybrid working may be available, with up to 2 days per week from home.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have well-rounded bookkeeping knowledge and experience
  • Be familiar with cloud bookkeeping software
  • Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills
  • Be tech-savvy and confident working in a modern, digital accounting environment

What’s in it for you

  • Competitive salary 
  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Auto-enrolment pension scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
  • Generous social events and team activities
  • Genuine career progression opportunities in a growing firm

This ambitious and expanding accountancy practice is one of the fastest-growing in Sussex. With multiple offices across the county, they offer a full suite of services including accountancy, taxation, payroll, advisory and financial planning. Their team culture is collaborative, professional and people-focused, supporting employees to achieve their full potential.
If you’re looking to develop your career in a supportive, modern and growing firm, apply today – [email protected]

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Minimum 2 Years’ Mortgage Underwriting Experience Required

We are looking for experienced Underwriters with a strong background in Buy-to-Let lending, although candidates with Residential and Commercial underwriting experience and broad lending knowledge will also be considered.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing specialist lender where you will manage complex mortgage applications, work collaboratively across teams, and play a key role in delivering high-quality lending decisions.

The Role as an Underwriter, you will assess and underwrite mortgage applications accurately, consistently, and in line with lending policy, regulatory requirements, and risk appetite.
You will manage a varied pipeline of specialist lending cases while maintaining excellent service standards and building strong relationships with brokers and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities

  • Underwrite mortgage applications in line with lending criteria and compliance standards
  • Assess complex cases with sound judgement and strong attention to detail
  • Interpret credit reports, financial statements, and supporting documentation
  • Review a variety of specialist lending scenarios including:
    • Buy-to-Let
    • HMOs
    • Multi-Unit Properties (MUPs)
    • Expats & Foreign Nationals
    • Limited Companies & SPVs
    • Holiday Lets
  • Provide clear lending decisions and escalate cases where required
  • Manage and prioritise your own pipeline effectively
  • Liaise with brokers, valuers, and internal departments to progress cases smoothly
  • Support continuous improvement and contribute to a collaborative team environment

Skills & Experience Required ✔ Minimum 2 years’ underwriting experience
✔ Strong experience within Buy-to-Let lending preferred
✔ Residential and Commercial underwriting backgrounds also considered
✔ Broad lending knowledge across specialist mortgage products
✔ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
✔ Strong communication and relationship-building ability
✔ Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
✔ High attention to detail and strong decision-making capability
✔ Competent with Microsoft Office applications
Desirable Experience

  • Experience underwriting specialist property types and complex cases
  • Previous underwriting mandate experience
  • Knowledge of specialist lending markets and regulatory requirements
  • Positive, adaptable, and proactive approach

What’s on Offer

  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Opportunity to work within a growing specialist lending environment
  • Exposure to complex and interesting cases
  • Supportive and collaborative culture
  • Career development and progression opportunities

If you are an experienced Underwriter looking for your next opportunity within specialist lending, we would love to hear from you.

Apply Now!

Don’t miss this chance to join an amazing team!
Interviews happening now – contact Helen at ME Recruits today!

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Financial Controller (4 Days a Week) 
Tonbridge

You must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified 

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join a well-established, privately owned property-focused business based near Tunbridge Wells. This is a rare 4-day-a-week position, offering a strong work-life balance while maintaining a highly influential role within the organisation.
This position sits at the heart of the business, working closely with senior leadership to manage and oversee all financial operations. From cashflow forecasting to full accounts preparation, this is a hands-on role where attention to detail and commercial awareness are key. The successful candidate will take ownership of the finance function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic insight across multiple entities.

With a supportive team and a friendly, close-knit office environment, this is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking stability, autonomy, and long-term impact.

What we are looking for
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) with strong experience managing end-to-end finance operations.
They will demonstrate:

  • ACCA/CIMA/ACA QUALIFIED is essential
  • Must have worked in a similar role previously. 
  • Proven ability to prepare full accounts in-house
  • Solid understanding of cashflow management and financial reporting
  • Experience within a property or asset-based business (highly desirable)
  • Confidence working closely with Directors and contributing to decision-making
  • A hands-on, organised, and proactive approach
  • Ability to manage and support a small finance team

This role would suit someone who enjoys responsibility, thrives in a collaborative environment, and values being part of a steady and well-run organisation.
What’s in it for you

  • Salary £60,000–£70,000 pro rata
  • 4-day working week (with Fridays off)
  • 25 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • On-site parking
  • Friendly, supportive team culture with regular social events
  • Dog-friendly office environment

About the company

This is a long-standing, financially stable business with a strong presence in the property sector. Known for its supportive and personable culture, the team is small, friendly, and collaborative, with a genuine emphasis on work-life balance and employee wellbeing.
The role has become available due to retirement, offering a smooth handover and the opportunity to step into a well-structured position with clear processes already in place.
If you are looking for a rewarding Financial Controller role with flexibility, autonomy, and a welcoming team, this is not to be missed.

Apply today or get in touch urgently to find out more – interviews are taking place immediately.

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Legal Assistant / Paralegal – Conveyancing – Orpington – up to £26,000
 
We are working on a fantastic new opportunity with a well-established, leading Kent law firm. They are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant  / Paralegal to join their growing and high performing Conveyancing team, based in Orpington.
 
You will be a great team player, proactive, highly organised and committed to offering a first class legal service to their clients. Your key responsibilities will be assisting the fee earners with all residential property matters, to include freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, shared equity/shared ownership, new homes and part exchange etc. You will be assisting with document preparation, client correspondence, audio dictation, booking of appointments and other general support.
 
They are looking for solid prior experience as a Legal Assistant, or Paralegal supporting a conveyancing team, along with a good understanding of residential conveyancing matters. You will also have fabulous communication, typing and prioritisation skills.
 
This is a great chance to join a successful firm and experience a fun, flexible and fulfilling work / life balance, with a highly collaborative and supportive team!
 
Salary: up to £26,000 DOE 
25 days holiday + BHs’, half day off for your Birthday and Xmas closure.
Hours: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
Location: Orpington, Kent
 
Salary and experience are to be used as a guide only – those outside of this brief may also be considered.
 
Contact Emma at TN Recruits Law to discover more and submit your application today!
01892 571 105
[email protected]  
 
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IND5

Caseworker / Paralegal / Legal Assistant 
 
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Caseworker / Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join a highly focused and specialist team within a growing legal environment. This Caseworker / Paralegal / Legal Assistant role offers the chance to manage cases end-to-end, working on sensitive and meaningful matters including clinical negligence and child protection.

  • Manage your own caseload from start to finish
  • Collect and review medical records with precision
  • Organise, scan, and index records into structured bundles
  • Prepare detailed chronologies and identify key medical evidence
  • Produce clear, well-written reports assessing case strengths and weaknesses
  • Work in a structured, quiet, and highly focused office environment
  • Receive hands-on training and ongoing support

This is an excellent opportunity for a Caseworker / Paralegal / Legal Assistant who enjoys detail-driven work that genuinely makes a difference.
What we are looking for
The ideal Caseworker / Paralegal / Legal Assistant will bring strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.

  • Experience handling medical records (e.g. paralegal, legal assistant, nurse, medical secretary)
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong written English with excellent spelling and grammar
  • Ability to work in a focused, non-distracting environment
  • Quick learner with the ability to absorb new processes
  • Highly organised and responsive
  • Comfortable working on sensitive cases where accuracy is critical

What’s in it for you

  • Salary up to £19.50 per hour (depending on experience)
  • Bonus scheme (up to approximately £2,800 after 5 years’ service)
  • Flexible working hours (8:00-17:30 options available e.g 8-4, 9-5, 9-5:30)
  • Pension (auto enrolment)
  • Free parking
  • Onsite restaurants and coffee shop
  • Casual dress code
  • Supportive team environment with regular social events

About the company
This is a small, close-knit team of professionals working within a specialist legal field. The environment is collaborative yet focused, where quality and accuracy are paramount.

  • Team of 5-6 professionals
  • Friendly and supportive culture
  • Strong emphasis on flexibility and work-life balance
  • Regular team socials and company-funded events
  • Clear progression pathways for committed individuals

Apply now
If you are a detail-driven Caseworker / Paralegal / Legal Assistant looking to join a respected and growing team, this is not an opportunity to miss.
Apply today or contact us immediately to secure your interview slot – opportunities like this move quickly.

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Residential Property Legal Secretary – Canterbury
 
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Residential Property Legal Secretary to join a friendly, supportive, and dynamic legal team in Canterbury. This is an excellent chance for a Residential Property Legal Secretary who thrives in a busy, process-driven environment and enjoys working closely with a collaborative team.
 
About the role

  • Supporting a Partner and wider team within a busy property department
  • Providing full secretarial support alongside another secretary
  • Audio dictation and typing of legal documents
  • Opening and closing files efficiently
  • Drafting legal correspondence and documents
  • Liaising confidently with clients and third parties
  • Handling general administrative and secretarial duties

What we are looking for

  • Previous experience as a Residential Property Legal Secretary or similar
  • Experience within residential or commercial property considered
  • Strong audio typing and organisational skills
  • Process-driven with excellent attention to detail
  • Adaptable and able to manage a varied workload
  • Confident communicator with a professional approach
  • Team player who enjoys a supportive office environment

What’s in if for you

  • Salary: £25,000 – £27,000 (depending on experience)
  • 20 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas closure
  • Private medical insurance (after probation)
  • Perkbox benefits
  • Genuine progression opportunities
  • Friendly, sociable, and supportive team culture

About the company

  • Established and well-regarded legal practice
  • Team of experienced professionals in a collaborative environment
  • Open-plan office with a positive and welcoming atmosphere
  • Approachable leadership and strong team support
  • Regular social interaction and a close-knit culture

If you are an experienced Residential Property Legal Secretary ready to take the next step in a supportive and professional environment, apply today or get in touch to find out more.

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Receptionist – New Enquiries | Canterbury | Immediate Start
 
Are you a confident, empathetic individual who enjoys greeting clients and handling initial enquiries with professionalism and care? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a Receptionist role where your people skills and attention to detail will make a real difference from the very first conversation.
 
If you enjoy speaking to people, asking the right questions, and being trusted to manage your own workload — this could be the perfect next step.
 
About the role

  • Act as the first point of contact for all new client enquiries
  • Manage incoming calls with professionalism and empathy
  • Use structured forms to assess client needs and guide next steps
  • Screen and qualify enquiries to support the wider team
  • Carry out general administration duties to support daily operations
  • Work closely with experienced professionals in a busy office setting
  • Full-time, office-based role in Canterbury (9:00-17:30, 1-hour lunch)

What we are looking for

  • Previous experience as a Receptionist, administrator, or in customer service
  • Confident communicator with a warm, professional telephone manner
  • Able to work independently and manage workload effectively
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Legal or medical background desirable but not essential
  • Mature, reliable and able to handle responsibility
  • A positive, approachable personality

What’s in it for you

  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • 23 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
  • Annual salary reviews and progression opportunities
  • Structured training, buddy system and ongoing support
  • Pension and additional benefits
  • Social, collaborative team culture with regular events
  • Opportunity to build a long-term career with a fantastic firm

About the company

  • Established, growing legal organisation with around 260 employees
  • Supportive and ambitious leadership team
  • Strong team culture with high retention and minimal HR issues
  • Passionate about delivering access to justice and making a difference
  • Dynamic environment with genuine career development opportunities

If you are ready to step into a rewarding Receptionist/ New Enquiries role where you will be valued and supported, apply now.
 
Apply today or call now to avoid missing out.

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About the role
Kick-start a rewarding career as a Trainee Accountant with a friendly, small firm based in near Tunbridge Wells. This is an excellent opportunity for a school leaver with strong A-Level (or equivalent) grades to gain hands-on experience and build a long-term future in accountancy.

  • Full training provided across all areas of accountancy
  • Exposure to bookkeeping, year-end accounts, and tax returns
  • Learn directly from experienced professionals in a supportive environment
  • Develop practical skills from day one as a Trainee Accountant

What we are looking for
The ideal Trainee Accountant will be motivated, curious, and eager to learn.

  • Strong A-Level (or equivalent) results, grades A–C
  • A genuine interest in numbers and finance
  • Keen to understand how businesses operate and grow
  • Good attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn

What’s in it for you
This role offers more than just a job – it’s a long-term career pathway.

  • Full training and ongoing support
  • Opportunity to study towards AAT, followed by ACCA qualifications
  • Clear progression within the firm
  • Friendly, close-knit team environment
  • Valuable real-world experience in a respected profession

About the company
A well-established, small firm of accountants offering a supportive and professional environment. They are committed to developing future talent and providing the tools needed to succeed in a career in accountancy.

If you are ready to take your first step into accountancy as a Trainee Accountant, apply now to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

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