Graduate Accountant (Not Your Typical Role)
đź“Ť Sussex
đź’Ľ Full-Time
đź’° Competitive + Fast Progression
We’re not looking for an accountant.
We’re looking for someone who wants to understand how a business actually works.
At Sussex Structural Engineers and STAAC, we’re building something different:
👉 A company where engineering doesn’t stop at drawings—it continues on site
👉 A business that is scaling fast
👉 A team that values ownership over box-ticking
If you want a safe, predictable graduate role…
This isn’t it.
What makes this different
You won’t just be:
* Posting invoices
* Reconciling spreadsheets
* Waiting years to “move up”
Instead, you’ll be:
* Sitting close to decision-making
* Seeing how projects actually make (or lose) money
* Understanding cashflow in a real construction business
* Helping shape how we grow
You’ll learn faster here in 6 months than most roles teach in 2 years.
What you’ll actually do
Work inside Xero (and go beyond it)
* Track real project costs and margins
* Support management accounts and reporting
* Assist with VAT returns and financial controls
* Get involved in budgeting and forecasting
* Speak with engineers, designers, and directors—not just spreadsheets
Who this is for
* You’ve got a degree in Accounting / Finance (or similar)
* You’re ambitious and don’t want to be average
* You ask why, not just what
* You want to grow into a key person in a business—not just another employee
Who this is NOT for
* Someone who wants a quiet, low-responsibility role
* Someone who needs constant hand-holding
* Someone happy doing the same thing for the next 3 years
What you get
* A real progression path (not just promises)
* Direct exposure to how a growing company operates
* Mentorship from people building the business
* A role that actually evolves as you do
The honest bit
This role will challenge you.
But if you’re the right person, it will also accelerate your career massively.
Apply if this sounds like you
Send your CV via CV Library.
No long cover letter needed.
Just tell us—briefly—why this role stood out to you