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AJ Practice, Accounts - Senior Accountant
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and reliable individual to join an established Accountancy Firm local to Kettering.
In this position as a Senior Accountant, you will be working largely digitally with a heavy focus on accounts preparation and Tax submission work, with some management accounts duties from time to time.
A good and sound understanding of accounts, management accounts, VAT and Corporation Tax is required. Our client is looking for a safe pair of hands, with good experience of accounts preparation with a variety of sectors.
Responsibilities:
Preparing statutory and management accounts
Preparation and submission of VAT and Corporation Tax submissions
Reviewing work of junior staff members
Management of own workflow within scheduled time
Keeping up to date technically
Liaising with clients to resolve any issues
Requirements:
At least 5 years prior experience in Public Practice
Experience with accounting software such as Sage, Iris and Xero is essential
Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
Detail orientated and organised
Able to conduct and utilise research
ACCA/ACA Qualified
If this Senior Accountant role is of interest or you would like to know more, please apply direct or contact Charlie Jones at AJ Chambers.
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Accounts, AJ Practice - Senior Accountant
AJ Chambers are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join a leading independent accountancy firm based in Southampton.
This is an incredible opportunity for a driven and technically strong accountant to step up into a rewarding role that offers a high level of responsibility at a leading firm.
The Role:
- Completing sets of accounts for review by the supervisor, manager, or partner
- Preparing management accounts, cash-flow forecasts, and other reports
- Managing time to ensure that jobs are finished within budget and schedule
- Completing corporation tax computations and returns for review
- Assisting with various duties such as occasional VAT returns
The Ideal Candidate:
- 4 years of public practice experience
- Motivated and willingness - genuine opportunity to grow and prosper in the firm
- QBE and ACA/ACCA Qualified will be considered
- Solid accounts preparation and corporate/personal tax knowledge
- Ability to review work and supervise trainees
- Very good communication skills
If you feel you would be suitable, please apply direct or contact Jess Dodman at AJ Chambers.
Senior Accountant - Southampton
Accounts - Italian Speaking Senior Accountant
A brilliant opportunity for an Italian speaking Senior Accountant to join the team at a exciting and dynamic Accountancy Practice.
What’s on Offer?
- Salary - £38,000 - £45,000
- Genuine opportunities for progression to Manager
- Working on a exciting, international client base
Duties & Responsibilities
- Duties will be split approximately 80% Statutory account, 15% Management Accounts, & 5% review of Bookkeeping
- Preparation of financial statements for FRS 102 and more complex FRS 102 1A companies and FRS105 accounts
- Preparation and review of VAT returns
- Working closely with colleagues to ensure quality of output and efficiency of procedures
- Actively engaging with senior staff/partners to gain a good understanding of the business and clients
- Offer support and training to clients using cloud accounting software and helping them to transition from their current systems
- Attending client meetings as required
- Review and submission of company secretarial work and statutory books as required
The Ideal Candidate
- Speaks Italian at a fluent or advanced level
- ACA/ACCA Qualified (or Qualified by Experience)
- 5 years+ experience working within Accountancy Practice
- Excellent and up to date technical knowledge
For be considered for this role please apply, or contact Kieron Whitehead at AJ Chambers Recruitment
Accounts - Manager
An exceptional opportunity has arisen with a leading chartered accountancy firm in Romford, Essex, that are looking to appoint an experienced Portfolio Manager to work directly below the Directors and assist the continued growth of their impressive business.
Your role can be tailored towards your previous experience and exposure, including the types of clients you are keen to work with. You will have autonomy and ability to manage staff as you see fit depending on the demands of the portfolio. A great opportunity to progress to Director is available for the right candidate.
Salary/Benefits:
- Very competitive â£" equal to Central/City of London package
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Early finish on Friday\'s
- Sociable team with regular team events and team bonding exercises
- Pension, parking and other benefits available
Job role:
- Manage a diverse client portfolio of 75-100 limited company clients allocated based on the experience of the candidate.
- Allocation of client assignments and team members on the work planner
- Review and feedback of accounts and supporting file
- You will work together with the Directors to continually improve client experience and be on hand for day to day queries for clients and colleagues
- Be part of a management team responsible for the efficiencies and mentoring of the accounts department
- Budgeting and WIP management of client portfolio
- Weekly meetings and reporting with Directors
- Although the role is primarily office based, client visits are encourage and will be attended where necessary
- Ensure technically up to date with latest accounting and tax aspects
- Taking on small short-term internal projects as they arise
Our client is looking for an IT literate individual with strong Microsoft Excel knowledge and a strong working knowledge or corporate tax and VAT.
As mentioned above, this is a great chance for an individual who cannot currently see a route to Partner in their current firm to work with a reputable business and climb to that position.
For further information on this Manager vacancy, please apply direct or contact Scott Golding from AJ Chambers.
Accounts - Qualified Senior Accountant
We are recruiting for a small independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Orpington, who are currently looking to hire due to a period of growth. The firm pride themselves on having an outstanding reputation and offer a high quality service to their clients.
They are looking for a Senior Accountant with a minimum of 4 years practice experience. The ideal candidate will be someone who has experience managing a portfolio, is ACCA/ACA Qualified and somebody who has previously managed junior members of staff.
For this role they will up to £45,000 depending on the individual.
Senior Accountant Responsibilities:
- Statutory and management accounts preparation
- Managing juniors and ensuring their development
- Ability to complete full set of accounts to completion
- Discussing and resolving accounts queries with clients
- Review work
Requirements:
- ACA/ACCA qualified
- 4+ years practice experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of Sage and Xero is advantageous
For more information on this Senior Accountant role, please either apply directly or contact James Young at AJ Chambers. If this role isn\'t for you but you do possess many of the requirements then please do get in contact with us, as we may be able to offer a more suitable role.
Accounts - Audit Senior
AJ Chambers are working closely with a reputable, long-established firm of chartered accountants in Colchester that are looking to appoint an Audit and Accounts Senior, to lead the firms largest corporate audit projects and grow towards Manager status and beyond.
Our client recognises progression is extremely important to capable staff and are keen to reward with a clear pathway and generous remuneration package as outlined below. Whilst our client is ideally looking for a qualified ACA/ACCA audit professional, if you are part qualified or qualified by experience with recent audit experience, your application will still be seriously considered.
Benefits Package:
- A competitive salary c£40,000 +
- Paid parking
- A pension plan of 4.5% employer\'s contribution and 4% employee\'s contribution (after 3 months service)
- Death in service benefits
- Early finish Friday (full time employees only)
- Tax-free Birthday and Christmas gifts
- Annual bonus based on profits - averages between 2-3.5% of salary based on a full year of working
- On-going courses and training
Audit and Accounts Senior â£" Core Responsibilities:
- Audit planning, review and undertaking audit work on all aspects of the profit and loss and balance sheet.
- Ensuring the audit and accounts file is complete and ready for review by Manager or direct Partner as required.
- Preparation of more complex statutory accounts including consolidated group accounts and IFRS accounts.
- Review of assistant team members\' work, identifying training needs, and providing both positive and constructive feedback.
- To follow Practice procedures including but not exclusive to budgets, accounts preparation processes, workplan and Digita trackers.
- Commercially aware in terms of undertaking tasks and preparing accounts and audit in a cost-effective manner.
- Training and development of other team members in a supportive manner.
- To carry out any other duty which may be required in line with business requirements.
For further information on this Audit and Accounts Senior position, please apply direct or contact Scott Golding from AJ Chambers Recruitment.
Audit and Accounts Senior, Colchester Essex
Accounts - Accounts Manager
AJ Chambers are working with a great firm based in Tunbridge Wells who are currently looking for an Accounts Manager to join their team.
This is a great opportunity for a for the ideal candidate to join an expanding practice who are offering a competitive salary and great progression opportunities.
The Role:
- Manage a diverse portfolio of clients
- Assisting with statutory work and filings
- Assist in the management of the overall team on a day to day basis
- Provision of support to junior members of the team
- Collaborate with Directors and Managers
- Liaising frequently with Clients and being their initial point of contact.
- Developing strong Client relationships.
Role Requirements:
- ACA/ACCA Qualified
- 5+ Years UK Practice Experience
If you are interested in this role, please contact Chloe Scott at AJ Chambers
Accounts Manager – Tunbridge Wells
Accounts - Semi-Senior Accountant
AJ Chambers are working with a great firm based in Orpington who are currently looking for an Semi-Senior Accountant to join their team.
This is a great opportunity for a determined semi-senior accountant to join an expanding practice who are offering a competitive salary and great progression opportunities.
The Role:
- Preparation and finalisation of Accounts for both Sole Traders and Limited Companies
- Simple Tax returns
- Assisting with statutory work and filings
- Ad hoc preparation of management accounts
- Provision of support to junior members of the team, where necessary
- Liaising frequently with Clients and being their initial point of contact.
- Developing strong Client relationships.
- VAT returns
Role Requirements:
- ACA/ACCA/ Part Qualified OR AAT Qualified
- 2+ Years UK Practice Experience
If you are interested in this role, please contact Chloe Scott at AJ Chambers
Semi-Senior Accountant – Orpington
Accounts - Senior Accountant
AJ Chambers are working with a great firm based in Maidstone who are currently looking for an Accounts Senior to join their team.
This is a great opportunity for a talented senior accountant to join an expanding practice who are offering a competitive salary and great progression opportunities.
The Role:
- Preparing statutory and management accounts
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Liaising with clients to resolve any issues
- Management of a portfolio of clients
- Assisting junior members of staff when needed
Role Requirements:
- ACCA Qualified
- 3+ Years UK Practice Experience
- Detail orientated and organised
If you are interested in this role, please contact Chloe Scott at AJ Chambers
Accounts Senior – Maidstone
Accounts, AJ Practice - Senior Accountant
AJ Chambers are seeking a Senior Accountant to join a well-respected firm based in Fareham.
Our client is offering a varied role, with swift progression opportunities. This opportunity has arisen as a result of internal movements and a very successful period of organic growth.
The Role:
- Preparing financial accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, along with corporation and personal tax compliance.
- You will be responsible for and have exposure to clients ranging from smaller businesses to groups of companies with turnovers of up to £5m.
- You will have exposure to a number of more complex restructuring, accounting and tax planning matters.
- Personal and corporate tax matters to include tax return completion.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Previous UK accountancy practice experience is essential.
- ACA/ACCA Qualified or QBE.
- You must have a driving licence and own transport, to facilitate client visits.
- Will have previous involvement in accounts preparation work and tax returns for both unincorporated and corporate clients.
- Experience in managing a client list and having front line contact with clients.
If you feel you would be suitable, please apply direct or contact Jess Dodman at AJ Chambers.
Senior Accountant - Fareham
Accounts - Senior Accountant
A leading independent firm of Chartered Accountants are looking to hire a Senior Accountant to join them in their Dartford office. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual who is looking to join a thriving practice, and continue to develop and progress their career towards a more senior role.
The ideal candidate will be someone who is looking to develop their career, is ACCA/ACA Qualified and somebody who has excellent communication skills as this will be a client facing role.
Senior Accountant Responsibilities:
- Statutory and management accounts preparation
- Managing juniors and ensuring their development
- Ability to complete full set of accounts to completion
- Discussing and resolving accounts queries with clients
- Knowledge of key software is desirable but not essential
Requirements:
- ACA/ACCA qualified (you will be considered if you are QBE)
- 4+ years practice experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong technical knowledge
- Ability to manage juniors
For more information on this Senior Accountant role, please either apply directly or contact James Young at AJ Chambers. If this role isn\'t for you but you do possess many of the requirements then please do get in contact with us, as we may be able to offer a more suitable role.
Accounts - Semi Senior/Senior Accountant
A progressive and modern chartered accountancy firm in Saffron Walden are looking to appoint a Semi Senior/Senior Accountant, either part qualified or with 2-3 years practice experience to join their dynamic firm.
You will gain fantastic exposure to all areas of accounts, corporate tax and audit if desired, although the audit aspect is flexible.
Remuneration & Benefits:
- £26,000 + based on experience
- 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Full study support package including paid courses and study leave
- Company pension and life cover
- Very social and friendly office with annual events
Semi Senior Accountant Duties:
- Preparation of small and medium sized limited company and LLP accounts
- Preparation of industry specific accounts including solicitors accounts and charities
- Audit fieldwork as part of an audit team
- Providing detailed discussion notes for client meetings on accounting and tax related aspects
- Direct client involvement â£" working with the client to solve queries and provide recommendations.
- Mix initially likely to be: 75% accounts/corporation tax, 25% Audit
Key Attributes:
- Qualified or Part Qualified at ACCA or ACA
- Preferably 1 year PQE but Newly Qualified/Part Qualified would be acceptable
- Audit experience and mentoring/review experience with juniors desired
- Strong communication skills to communicate with clients and colleagues
For Further information on this Semi Senior Accountant position, please apply direct or contact Scott Golding from AJ Chambers.
Semi Senior Accountant â£" Saffron Walden, Essex
Accounts - Accounts & Audit Supervisor
We are working closely with an impressive chartered accountancy firm in Saffron Walden, Essex who are looking to appoint an Accounts and Audit Supervisor.
Our client is very modern, and cloud orientated and can offer a healthy work life balance whilst working with some larger, interesting clients.
Remuneration Package
- £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
- 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Full study support package including paid courses and study leave
- Company pension and life cover
- Social office with annual events and Christmas events
Accounts and Audit Supervisor Duties:
- Preparation of small and medium sized limited company and LLP accounts primarily from a trial balance as well as manual client records.
- Preparation of industry specific accounts including: solicitors accounts and charities
- Audit fieldwork as part of an audit team
- Providing detailed discussion notes for client meetings on accounting and tax related aspects
- Direct client involvement â£" working with the client to solve queries and provide recommendations.
- Bespoke tax and accounting technical projects as they arise
- Supervision and development of assistants
- Review of work produced by assistants
- Reporting into multiple managers and direct to partners
Key Attributes:
- Qualified at ACCA or ACA
- Preferably 1 year PQE but Newly Qualified would be acceptable
- Works well in leading a team and autonomously
- Strong communication skills to communicate with clients and colleagues
For further information on this Accounts and Audit Supervisor position, please apply direct or contact Scott Golding from AJ Chambers.
Accounts and Audit Supervisor â£" Saffron Walden, Essex
Accounts - Accounts & Audit Senior
We are working closely with an impressive chartered accountancy firm in Romford, Essex who are looking to appoint an Accounts and Audit Senior.
Our client is very modern, and cloud orientated and can offer a healthy work life balance whilst working with some larger, interesting clients.
Remuneration Package
- £37,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
- 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Full study support package including paid courses and study leave
- Flexible working hours and remote working available
- Company pension and life cover
- Early finish Friday\'s
- Regular team events
Accounts and Audit Senior Duties:
- Preparation of small and medium sized limited company and LLP accounts primarily from a trial balance as well as manual client records.
- Preparation of industry specific accounts including: solicitors accounts and charities
- Audit fieldwork as part of an audit team
- Providing detailed discussion notes for client meetings on accounting and tax related aspects
- Direct client involvement â£" working with the client to solve queries and provide recommendations.
- Management accounts preparation and cash flow projections
- Bespoke tax and accounting technical projects as they arise
For further information on this Accounts and Audit Senior position, please apply direct or contact Scott Golding from AJ Chambers.
Accounts and Audit Senior â£" Romford, Essex
Accounts - Semi Senior Accointant
A progressive and modern chartered accountancy firm in Romford are looking to appoint a Semi Senior Accountant, either part qualified or with 2-3 years practice experience to join their dynamic firm.
You will gain fantastic exposure to all areas of accounts, corporate tax and audit if desired, although the audit aspect is flexible.
Remuneration & Benefits:
- £26,000 + based on experience
- 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Full block release study support
- Company paid life insurance scheme and company pension
- Early finish on Fridays
- Flexible working hours and possible home/remote working
- Opportunity for charity volunteering in work hours
- Regular team events
Semi Senior Accountant Duties:
- Preparation of small and medium sized limited company and LLP accounts
- Preparation of industry specific accounts including solicitors accounts and charities
- Audit fieldwork as part of an audit team
- Providing detailed discussion notes for client meetings on accounting and tax related aspects
- Direct client involvement â£" working with the client to solve queries and provide recommendations.
- Management accounts preparation and cash flow projections
- VAT work
- Mix initially likely to be: 65% accounts/corporation tax, 25% VAT work 10% Audit
For Further information on this Semi Senior Accountant position, please apply direct or contact Scott Golding from AJ Chambers.
Semi Senior Accountant â£" Romford