Accounts

A great opportunity to join a friendly and professional firm of Chartered Accountants based in Peterborough, our client is looking for a Corporate Services Manager to join their team.

What\'s on offer?

• Salary â£" Up to £50,000
• Working alongside a friendly and supportive team part of a reputable firm.
• In addition to a strong benefits package such as 22 days holiday and Private Medical Health 

Key Responsibilities â£" Corporate Services Manager:

Audit and Accounting

• Accountable for the provision of audit and accounting services including corporate and personal tax returns and special services for a portfolio of clients.
  
• Assist in the supervision and control completion of audit assignments including assessing internal controls, systems and planning.
  
• Provide projections and forecasting information as required.
  
• Review VAT returns as required for audit/accounts assignments.
  
• Manage budgets and compliance processes.
  
• Utilise a variety of paperless software applications.
  
• Preparation of budgets for audit and accounts work.
  
• Liaise with clients for debt recovery as required.

Client Management

• Manage a portfolio of clients.
• Manage and develop client relationships, including regular client contact by telephone, meetings and electronically.

Tax Compliance / VAT

• Review completed VAT return forms.
• Communicate with client when VAT return is complete and submit to HMRC.
• Review prepared self-assessment tax returns, business and partnership tax returns to include detailed capital gains computations and preparation of schedules of income from property.
• Review information processed on a computerised tax software to produce returns and calculations above.

7.   Staff

• Review work of junior staff, ensuring quality in compliance with professional standards/requirements.
• Ensure Partner decisions on staff are promptly implemented.
• Ensure staff motivation and loyalty is maintained to minimise staff turnover.
• Monitor and encourage improvements towards standards of work via guidance, coaching and mentoring.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Good communication skills  
• Approachable and personable
• Audit lead and review experience
• Ideally ACA/ACCA Qualified
• Has means of travel

For more information on this Corporate Services Manager role, please contact Scott Golding at AJ Chambers.

Practice Summary

An excellent opportunity to join a highly reputable Firm of Accountants based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.

Our Client provides a modern approach to the profession, boasting an extremely high staff retention rate with a vibrant and dynamic working environment. The successful candidate with be joining a well-respected firm with a strong, professional work force and a varied local and national client base.

The Client boasts a plethora of services to businesses and individuals at the highest standard, including (but not limited to) Accountancy, Audit, Taxation, and specialist Payroll Services. They also provide their Clients with advice on how to improve and develop their businesses.

Job Description

Our Client is looking for a Semi-Senior Accountant to join their highly successful team, and are offering a highly competitive remuneration package with full study support, plus a clear progression path within the fast-growing firm.

You will be responsible for:

• Preparation of accounts (Sole Traders, Partnership and Limited companies).
• Review of accounts work done by more junior colleagues, prior to being reviewed by partners.
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts with supporting schedules and reconciliations.
• Preparation of corporation tax computations/CT600 and clearing any tax queries raised by tax specialists.
• Preparation of Self-Assessment personal tax returns to completion.
• Bookkeeping and VAT returns for Clients.
• Audit Work.
• Developing strong Client relationships.
• Liaising frequently with Clients and being their initial point of contact.
• Liaising regularly with HMRC on behalf of Clients.
• Keeping up to date with changes in accounting standards.

Person Specification

• The role will ideally suit an Accountant part way through their ACCA/ACA exams
• Strong computer skills required including Iris, Xero, Sage and QuickBooks, plus relevant Microsoft Packages.

For further information on this role, please apply direct or contact Darren Buckley at AJ Chambers

A great opportunity to join an award winning firm in a role with excellent opportunities for career development and progression, as our client are looking for an Audit & Accounts Senior to join the team in their London offices.

What’s on offer

• Salary - £40,000 - £47,000
• Flexible working opportunities
• Excellent development and career progression for the future
• Genuine focus on work life balance from the firm

Duties & Responsibilities

• This is a split role working on 70% audits and 30% accounts
• Planning, supervising, and carrying out audits with turnover up to £80 million, with minimal supervision, and ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget
• Supervision and assisting junior staff with technical accounting and auditing problems
• Preparation of draft corporation tax computations
• Preparation of draft statutory and consolidated accounts under FRS102, FRS105, and IFRS
• Drafting points & recommendation for partner following fieldwork completion
• Preparing responses for group reporting for clients
• Larger accounts preparation jobs for audit exempt clients

The Ideal Candidate

• ACA/ACCA/equivalent qualified accounta3v9ah
• Minimum 3 years experience in an audit focused role within an accountancy practice
• Experience of leading external audit assignments
• Experience of preparing accounts in accordance with UK GAAP
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills

For more details on this role please apply, or contact Kieron Whitehead at AJ Chambers Recruitment

A great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step up in their career as our client are looking for an accounts / Portfolio Manager to join and lead the team in their Central London office!

This is a brilliant role where you will manage an exciting portfolio of clients, largely within the entertainment sector, reporting directly to one of the firm’s Partners sitting between them and their client base. The nature of the firm and the role will allow you to take on the responsibility of running the client portfolio, and to fully utilise your experience and expertise to the maximum.

What's on offer

• Salary - £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
• Interesting and exciting client base (mostly Entertainment clients)
• Work from Home potential

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and run a portfolio of clients
• Manage a team of 3 members of staff to ensure all work is completed to a satisfactory standard, and all deadlines are met
• Reporting directly to Partner
• Accounts preparation
• VAT & PAYE
• Statutory matters

The Ideal Candidate

• ACA or ACCA Qualified
• At least 2 years of post qualification experience
• Previous experience managing and leading a team
• Good technical and compliance skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrable experience managing your own portfolio of clients

For more details on this role please apply, or contact Kieron Whitehead at AJ Chambers

A brilliant opportunity for a skilled and experienced individual to join one of the leading independent firms in London as our client are looking for a qualified Senior Accountant to join their team.

This role would offer not only an outstanding benefits package, and the chance to work with one of London's top independent firms, but also a great opportunity for someone with the right skill set and ambition to progress internally, with Supervisor positions and beyond well within achievable reach.

What's on offer

The firm have attained the Investors in People accreditation, and place a strong emphasis on the value and importance of their staff, and look to recognise and reward that wherever possible. As part of their generous and expansive benefits package they are offering;

• Salary - £43,000 - £45,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday (with the ability to buy and sell holiday each year)
• Season ticket loan for travel
• An active social committee with frequent and varied events throughout the year
• Excellent learning and development opportunities

Duties & Responsibilities

The firm are committed to offering all staff an interesting and varied workload to help ensure you genuinely enjoy your role. The main duties of this role will include time split primarily between the following areas;

• Management Accounts
• Statutory Accounts
• Bookkeeping
• VAT
• Corporation Tax

The Ideal Candidate

• ACA / ACCA Qualified
• 3 years+ experience in a multi partnered accountancy firm
• Strong prior experience in a mixed and varied accountancy role
• Experienced user of QuickBooks or Xero software

For more details on this role please either apply, or contact Kieron Whitehead at AJ Chambers

A great opportunity for an eager and motivated individual to join a leading independent firm of accountants in Central London, as out client are looking for a Semi Senior Accountant to join their team.

Ideally suited to someone with some experience behind them in a practice role, and now looking to take the next step in their career and make the move to a highly reputable firm who can not only support and develop you through your studies to become a qualified Accountant, but also allow you to build a long and successful career with them.

What's on offer

• Salary - Up to £28,000
• Study support for ACA / ACCA qualification
• Genuine opportunities for progression and promotion within the firm
• Exposure to a varied and exciting client base, including a lot of Media & Entertainment firms

Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparation and finalisation of Accounts for both Sole Traders and Limited Companies
• Simple Tax returns
• VAT returns
• Company Secretarial work

The Ideal Candidate

• 2 years experience at a multi partner Accountancy Practice
• Strong technical ability and attention to detail
• Ambitious and keen individual, who wants to build a career wit the firm for years to come
• Experience with CCH, Caseware, Xero or QuickBooks would be ideal, but not essential

For more details on this role please apply, or contact Kieron Whitehead at AJ Chambers Recruitment

Our Client is a firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers providing a full range of accounting and business advisory services to a diverse range of corporates, owner managed businesses and private Clients across the South East of England.

During this recent period of social lockdown, the practice has successfully operated remotely, from home, due to the excellent remote working and communication systems previously adopted. Practice software includes Office 365; the full suite of Iris accounting products for preparation, job tracking and e-filing; an integrated document management system called Virtual Cabinet; and a fully accessible resource library supplied by Mercia and Tolley.

Job Description

We seek an experienced accountant who will relish a mixed role for both business and personal Clients. The position is becoming vacant due to a retiring member of our Clients\' team. The ideal candidate will enjoy the variety of preparing company accounts, company tax returns and personal tax returns for small to medium sized owner managed businesses. A personable manner is essential as you will be encouraged to build Client relationships.  Your skill set will support existing management and partners, ultimately allowing them more time and resource to continue growing the practice. This is a Client focused role, so five years\' experience in general practice is essential.

Main Duties

Business Accounts Team

• Work within a team of like-minded professionals.
• Prepare and finalise a wide range of accounts and tax computations â£" Mostly Limited companies but including sole traders, partnerships and LLP\'s.
• Assist with management accounting, including off site visits when required.

Client Portfolio

• You will be encouraged to build upon existing Client relationships.

• Be responsible for a varied Client portfolio including finalising accounts and attending to general incoming queries.
• Deliver management accounting services to include forecasting and budgeting.
• Be able to lead ad-hoc Client projects with support from management.
• Be proficient at drafting personal and corporation tax returns.
• Liaise with HMRC on behalf of Clients.

Skills and Experience

• Hold or soon to hold an ACA or ACCA qualification.
• To have five years\' experience of working in general practice.
• Advanced software skills are a must â£" Microsoft office and leading bookkeeping software.
• Ideally, to be proficient in the use of IRIS accountancy suite but, not essential.

Remuneration Package and Continued Development

• Competitive salary, subject to relevant skills and experience.
• Flexible working arrangements are available.
• Structured CPD courses will be provided.
• Continue to develop advanced software skills.
• Future Management and Partnership prospects are genuinely available for a candidate with such aspirations.

For further information on this position, please apply direct or contact Darren Buckley at AJ Chambers

A great opportunity to join an award winning firm in a role with excellent opportunities for career development and progression, as our client are looking for an Audit & Accounts Senior to join the team in their London offices.

What\'s on offer

• Salary - £40,000 - £47,000
• Flexible working opportunities
• Excellent development and career progression for the future
• Genuine focus on work life balance from the firm

Duties & Responsibilities

• This is a split role working on 70% audits and 30% accounts
• Planning, supervising, and carrying out audits with turnover up to £80 million, with minimal supervision, and ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget
• Supervision and assisting junior staff with technical accounting and auditing problems
• Preparation of draft corporation tax computations
• Preparation of draft statutory and consolidated accounts under FRS102, FRS105, and IFRS
• Drafting points & recommendation for partner following fieldwork completion
• Preparing responses for group reporting for clients
• Larger accounts preparation jobs for audit exempt clients

The Ideal Candidate

• ACA/ACCA/equivalent qualified accountant
• Minimum 3 years experience in an audit focused role within an accountancy practice
• Experience of leading external audit assignments
• Experience of preparing accounts in accordance with UK GAAP
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills

For more details on this role please apply, or contact Kieron Whitehead at AJ Chambers Recruitment

Part Qualified Accountant â£" Leading Independent & Training Firm

AJ Chambers are currently representing a long-established, leading independent firm of chartered accountants who are seeking an Accountant for their office in Epping. Working alongside a team of experienced professionals, this position offers first-rate career prospects and a generous remuneration package.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 20 Days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension, free parking, and bonuses

The Role

As an Accountant, you will be responsible for undertaking high quality accounts preparation and tax compliance services for a range of business clients including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.

Duties include:

• Supervision and preparation of management and statutory accounts
• Preparation of personal tax computations and self-assessment tax returns
• Preparation of corporation tax returns
• Liaising with HMRC
• Be the main point of contact and face of the company for clients within the portfolio, nurturing relationships and maintaining a high-level of quality
• Training and mentoring junior staff, reviewing work done by such team members

The Candidate

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or able to demonstrate relevant experience
• A minimum of 3 years\' experience in an accountancy practice
• Extensive experience preparing statutory accounts
• Experience with accounts software
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to lead and organise team members

For more information on this Accountant position, please apply directly or contact Darren Buckley at AJ Chambers.

Practice Summary

An excellent opportunity to join a highly reputable Accountancy Practice based in Chelmsford, Essex.

Our Client provides a modern approach to the profession, boasting an extremely high staff retention rate with a vibrant and dynamic working environment. The successful candidate with be joining a well-respected firm with a strong, professional work force and a varied local and national client base.

The Client boasts a plethora of services to businesses and individuals at the highest standard, including (but not limited to) Accountancy, Taxation, and specialist Payroll Services. They also provide their Clients with advice on how to improve and develop their businesses

Job Description

Our Client is looking for a Part-Qualified, Semi-Senior Accountant to join their highly successful team, and are offering a highly competitive remuneration package with full study support, plus a clear progression path within the fast-growing firm.

You will be responsible for:

• Preparation of accounts (Sole Traders, Partnership and Limited companies).
• Review of accounts work done by more junior colleagues, prior to being reviewed by partners.
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts with supporting schedules and reconciliations.
• Preparation of corporation tax computations/CT600 and clearing any tax queries raised by tax specialists.
• Preparation of Self-Assessment personal tax returns to completion.
• Bookkeeping and VAT returns for Clients.
• Developing strong Client relationships.
• Liaising frequently with Clients and being their initial point of contact.
• Liaising regularly with HMRC on behalf of Clients.
• Keeping up to date with changes in accounting standards.

Person Specification

• The role will ideally suit an Accountant part way through their ACCA/ACA exams
• Strong computer skills required including Iris, Xero, Sage and QuickBooks, plus relevant Microsoft Packages.

For further information on this role, please apply direct or contact Darren Buckley at AJ Chambers

Practice Summary

An excellent opportunity to join a highly reputable Accountancy Practice based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.

Our Client provides a modern approach to the profession, boasting an extremely high staff retention rate with a vibrant and dynamic working environment. The successful candidate with be joining a well-respected firm with a strong, professional work force and a varied local and national client base.

The Client boasts a plethora of services to businesses and individuals at the highest standard, including (but not limited to) Accountancy, Taxation, and specialist Payroll Services. They also provide their Clients with advice on how to improve and develop their businesses

Job Description

Our Client is looking for a Part-Qualified, Semi-Senior Accountant to join their highly successful team, and are offering a highly competitive remuneration package with full study support, plus a clear progression path within the fast-growing firm.

You will be responsible for:

• Preparation of accounts (Sole Traders, Partnership and Limited companies).
• Review of accounts work done by more junior colleagues, prior to being reviewed by partners.
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts with supporting schedules and reconciliations.
• Preparation of corporation tax computations/CT600 and clearing any tax queries raised by tax specialists.
• Preparation of Self-Assessment personal tax returns to completion.
• Bookkeeping and VAT returns for Clients.
• Developing strong Client relationships.
• Liaising frequently with Clients and being their initial point of contact.
• Liaising regularly with HMRC on behalf of Clients.
• Keeping up to date with changes in accounting standards.

Person Specification

• The role will ideally suit an Accountant part way through their ACCA/ACA exams
• Strong computer skills required including Iris, Xero, Sage and QuickBooks, plus relevant Microsoft Packages.

For further information on this role, please apply direct or contact Darren Buckley at AJ Chambers