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Are you looking to advance your career at a growing, dynamic, supportive, and respected chartered accountancy firm in West Sussex and Hampshire? At James Todd & Co, with offices in Chichester and Fareham, we pride ourselves on fostering a professional yet friendly environment where talented individuals thrive.
Whether you’re an experienced accountant, a rising professional, or skilled support staff, our practice offers rewarding opportunities to work with diverse clients across various industries. We value expertise, innovation, and teamwork, ensuring our employees enjoy meaningful careers, continuous development, and genuine recognition.
Below you’ll find our current vacancies. Take the next step in your career by reviewing our available roles and submitting your application via the form below. We look forward to welcoming your application for one of our team roles.
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Bookkeeper (Chichester)
Bookkeeping Assistant (Part Time, Chichester)
Audit Semi Senior (Fareham)
Accountant (Chichester)
Accounts Assistant X 2 (Chichester)
Bookkeeper (Chichester)
We are seeking a Bookkeeper to join our growing team in our Chichester office. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build or further develop their career within practice, supporting a varied portfolio of clients and gaining hands-on experience across bookkeeping, VAT, and management accounts. You will be part of a supportive team environment, with the opportunity to develop your skills.
- AAT3 Qualification required
- Practice experience essential
- Confident with different cloud based software – Xero, Sage, Dext
- Great communication skills
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Bookkeeper
Location: Chichester Office
Hours: Full-time, office-based
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
About the role
James Todd & Co is looking for a Bookkeeper to join our growing team in our Chichester office.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build or further develop their career within practice, supporting a varied portfolio of clients and gaining hands-on experience across bookkeeping, VAT, and management accounts.
You will be part of a supportive team environment, with the opportunity to develop your skills.
Key responsibilities
- Process bookkeeping data using cloud-based software such as Dext, Xero, Sage and QuickBooks
- Match, batch and code client documentation accurately
- Perform bank reconciliations
- Prepare and submit VAT Returns in line with deadlines and client requirements
- Prepare and submit CIS Returns
- Support the preparation of management accounts, including basic commentary
- Resolve bookkeeping queries, correct errors and post adjustments with support from senior staff
- Undertake other duties as required in line with the role
What we’re looking for
- Experience within practice
- Familiarity with software such as Xero, Sage, Dext and QuickBooks
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to manage deadlines across multiple clients
- A proactive and positive attitude
- Good communication skills and ability to work within a team
- AAT Level 3 (desirable)
Why join James Todd & Co?
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Exposure to a wide range of clients and work
- Opportunity for progression as you develop your skills
- Modern, cloud-based systems and processes
Bookkeeping Assistant (Part Time, Chichester)
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, has strong attention to detail, and is looking to build experience within an accountancy practice environment. You will support the bookkeeping team with the accurate and timely processing of client records using accounting software.
- 22.5 hours a week
- Some practice experience desirable
- Excellent attention to detail
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Bookkeeping Assistant (Part-Time)
Location: Chichester Office
Hours: Part-time, office-based (c.21 hours per week)
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
About the role
James Todd & Co is seeking a Bookkeeping Assistant to join our team in our Chichester office on a part-time basis. The hours will be 22.5 to be worked either over 3, 4 or 5 days.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, has strong attention to detail, and is looking to build experience within an accountancy practice environment.
You will support the bookkeeping team with the accurate and timely processing of client records using accounting software, while working as part of a supportive team environment.
Key responsibilities
- Process high volumes of client documentation accurately and efficiently into accounting systems (primarily Sage)
- Match, batch and code client documentation
- Ensure correct VAT treatment is applied at all times
- Process client expenses as required
- Input and reconcile bank transactions in line with team requirements
- Assist with general bookkeeping tasks as directed by the Bookkeeping Manager
- Support the team to meet client deadlines and service standards
- Undertake other duties as reasonably required in line with the role
What we’re looking for
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good organisational skills and ability to manage workload
- Basic understanding of bookkeeping principles (or willingness to learn)
- Experience with Xero, Sage, Dext or QuickBooks is desirable
- Reliable, proactive, and able to work as part of a team
Why join James Todd & Co?
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Exposure to a wide range of clients and work
- Opportunity to develop your skills within practice
- Modern, cloud-based systems and processes
Audit Semi Senior (Fareham)
This position will be joining our growing audit team in our Fareham office, supporting the Audit manager and Audit director. You will be working with a mixed portfolio of clients, you will support the preparation of audits, accounts, tax returns.
- 2-3 years practice experience
- Solid understanding of audit processes, including planning, fieldwork and completion
- Organised and able to manage deadlines across multiple clients
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Semi Senior Accountant
Location: Fareham Office
Hours: Full-time, office-based
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
About the role
James Todd & Co is looking for a Semi Senior Accountant to join our busy practice team in our Fareham office.
Working with a mixed portfolio of clients, you will support the preparation of accounts, tax returns and management information across a range of entity types, while also providing key support to a Portfolio Manager.
This role offers excellent development opportunities, including exposure to accounts, tax and audit work, alongside the chance to mentor more junior team members.
Key responsibilities
- Attend pre-audit discussions with Manager and/or Audit Director as required
- Plan smaller audit assignments with the assistance of the Audit Portfolio Manager
- Preparation of statutory accounts, reports and supporting commentary for Limited Companies, LLPs, Sole Traders and Partnerships (for audit clients)
- Preparation of corporation tax computations and returns
- Preparation and filing of personal tax returns, including dealing with client queries and basic advisory matters
- Mentor and support more junior members of the team
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures, tax legislation and regulatory requirements
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality, efficient client service
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role
What we’re looking for
- Preferably AAT qualified (or equivalent) with demonstrable practice experience
- 2-3 years audit experience in practice
- Experience working with a mixed client portfolio within an accountancy practice
- Strong understanding of accounts preparation and tax compliance
- Minimum 2 years’ audit experience
- Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Confident communicator with a professional, team-oriented approach
Why join James Todd & Co?
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Exposure to a wide range of clients and work across accounts, tax and audit
- Opportunity for progression as you develop your skills
- Modern, cloud-based systems and processes
Accountant (Chichester)
This is a key role within the Accounts team, supporting Portfolio Managers with the efficient and timely delivery of accounts, tax and wider client services. Working with a mixed portfolio of clients, you will take ownership of accounts preparation alongside supporting junior staff and contributing to overall team delivery.
- AAT4, part qualified or qualified by experience
- Confident dealing with multiple clients from all industries
- Reliable, professional and strong team player
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Accountant
Location: Chichester Office
Hours: Full-time, office-based
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
About the role
James Todd & Co is seeking an Accountant to join our team in our Chichester office.
This is a key role within the Accounts team, supporting Portfolio Managers with the efficient and timely delivery of accounts, tax and wider client services. Working with a mixed portfolio of clients, you will take ownership of accounts preparation alongside supporting junior staff and contributing to overall team delivery.
Key responsibilities
- Preparation of year-end accounts for Limited Companies, LLPs, Sole Traders and Partnerships
- Preparation of corporation tax computations and returns using the CCH software suite
- Preparation and filing of personal tax returns, including dealing with client queries
- Work on file review points and prepare accounts packs and submission letters for clients
- Assist with ad hoc duties throughout the year, including P11Ds and ATED work
- Work within pre-defined client budgets and deadlines
- Mentor and support more junior members of the team
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
- Work closely with colleagues to maintain quality standards and efficient processes
What we’re looking for
- AAT Level 4 qualified (or qualified by experience)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in accountancy practice
- Experience working with a varied client portfolio
- Strong accounts preparation and tax compliance knowledge
- Experience using accounting software and cloud systems
- Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Professional, reliable and a strong team player
- Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills
Why join James Todd & Co?
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Exposure to a wide range of clients and work
- Opportunity to support and mentor junior staff
- Modern, cloud-based systems and processes
Accounts Assistant X 2 (Chichester)
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within accountancy practice. Working with a varied portfolio of clients, you will support qualified Accountants across accounts preparation, tax, and wider practice work as part of your ongoing development. You will be involved in hands-on client work from an early stage, with the opportunity to build your technical knowledge and progress over time.
- Keen to develop knowledge in accounts, tax and compliance work
- Some experience within an accountancy or bookkeeping environment (practice preferred but not essential)
- Positive, proactive and willing to learn
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Accounts Assistant
Location: Chichester Office
Hours: Full-time, office-based
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
About the role
James Todd & Co is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within accountancy practice. Working with a varied portfolio of clients, you will support qualified Accountants across accounts preparation, tax, and wider practice work as part of your ongoing development.
You will be involved in hands-on client work from an early stage, with the opportunity to build your technical knowledge and progress over time.
Key responsibilities
- Process client data using cloud software including Xero, Dext, Sage and QuickBooks
- Develop bookkeeping skills to support progression into year-end accounts preparation and tax work using the CCH software suite
- Assist with the preparation of year-end accounts for Limited Companies, LLPs, Sole Traders and Partnerships
- Prepare accounts packs and supporting documentation for client submission
- Work on file review points and make necessary amendments
- Assist with the preparation and filing of corporation tax and personal tax returns under supervision
- Assist with ad hoc duties throughout the year, including P11D submissions
- Work within agreed client budgets and deadlines
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures, policies and relevant legislation
- Support Accountants and the wider team as required
What we’re looking for
- Some previous exposure in an accountancy or bookkeeping environment (practice experience beneficial)
- An interest in developing a career in accounts and tax
- Strong attention to detail and organisation
- Good time management and ability to work to deadlines
- Confident communication skills and a team-focused approach
- Experience with accounting software (or willingness to learn)
Why join James Todd & Co?
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Exposure to a wide range of clients and work
- Opportunity for progression as you develop your skills
- Modern, cloud-based systems and processes
Apply Now
Apply now for the role of your choice, or send a speculative initial application, we will be in touch to request further information. Alternatively, if you wish to discuss any of the roles, please contact us in the first instance (No agencies please).