Audit & Accounts Senior

Ampthill

Up to £45,000 (DOE)

AJ Chambers are currently working with a leading firm, who are seeking an Audit & accounts Senior to join their friendly team.

The Audit Senior will manage the audit process, to ensure the audits are of high quality.

The Role:

• Assists in the planning, execution and finalisation of all areas of the audit assignment for manager or partner review, seeking input for areas of concern and judgement.
• Predominant amount of time will be spent off-site at clients’ premises.
• Identifies risk matters and raises with a manager and/or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters.
• Produce work for the Manager and/or Partner review clearly highlighting issues and providing potential solutions to issues identified.
• Identify and understand client needs, suggest potential solutions on technical matters and communicate and agree client needs and potential solutions with managers.
• Active engagement with senior client staff in order to gain a good understanding of their business and ensure the efficient execution of the audit
• Take primary responsibility for monitoring progress against budget, and when the actual differs from the budget then gain a full understanding for the Manager.
• Supervise, coach and develop junior members of staff within teams, on client premises and in the office.
• Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements

The Ideal Candidate:

• ACA/ACCA Qualified
• Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site.
• Working knowledge of International Auditing Standards (IAS), IFRS, UK GAAP
• Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering.

If you feel you would be suitable, please apply direct or contact Dany Brown at AJ Chambers.

Audit & Accounts Senior

Ampthill

Up to £45,000 (DOE)

Audit Senior - £45,000 - Very Progressive Regional Firm, Southend, Essex

You will be working for a firm that is modern and proactive and puts great emphasis on employees achieving their career goals.

As an Audit Senior, you will plan, lead, and execute a variety of audit projects across a diverse client portfolio that may include highly specialised areas. Certain projects will include clients of up to £100M turnover.

Further benefits include:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Incredible flexibility which can involve 4 days work from home if desired (very flexible)
• Tailored career coaching to your specific interests and aspirations
• Other benefits such as birthday off, cycle to work, pension and life assurance

Client care and employee development are at the heart of my clients’ interests. You will experience a very positive and inclusive culture, with a firm with offers a healthy work life balance.

For further information on this Audit Senior position, please apply direct or contact Scott Golding from AJ Chambers.

Audit Senior - £45,000 - Very Progressive Regional Firm, Southend, Essex

You could earn up to £2000 when you refer someone to our services. To learn more about our referral programme, click here: https://aj-chambers.com/referral-scheme

Accounts Trainee – Media and Entertainment Clients!

A great opportunity for graduate, or someone with 1 years’ experience in Practice to join a specialist Media and Entertainment Accountancy Firm.

The firm act for some of the most well-known names in the film, television and fashion industries.

As the ideal candidate you:

• Will have 1-2 years’ experience in Practice OR be a recent graduate
• Will be interested in pursuing a career in Accountancy and working with clients solely within the media / entertainment sector

The role will involve:

• Preparing records up to trial balance from client records
• Preparing management accounts for review
• Preparing VAT returns
• Preparing financial statements for review
• Acting as first point of contact for clients and building relationships
• Helping with general administration tasks when required

If you are interested in this role then please apply with your CV!

Audit Senior – Top 30 Firm – Central London – Up to 4 Days working from home

My client, a Top 30 Firm in Central London are seeking an Audit Senior to join their busy and growing Audit team.

As the ideal candidate, you will be ACA or ACCA qualified with up to 2 years’ post qualification experience across a broad client portfolio background.

On offer for this role is a competitive salary, alongside some further benefits including hybrid working, private medical insurance, season ticket loans and early finishes on a Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Being fully responsible for Audit jobs from start to finish including planning, fieldwork and finalisation
• Allocating and reviewing work completed by junior staff members in the team and providing feedback to assist with their development
• Monitoring the progress of Audits including performance vs budget, identifying any problem areas and keeping management informed of progress
• Finalisation for jobs including clearing manager review points, producing an audit highlights memo, final analytical review, assessment of going concern and post balance sheet events, reconciliation of audit work performed and lead schedules to final accounts
• Building and maintaining good relationships with internal staff and external clients
• Liaising with managers and partners on client problems
• Corresponding with clients, both on-site and via telephone / email
• Developing and maintaining an excellent level of technical knowledge through appropriate courses and CPD

AJ Chambers is working with an international accountancy practice who are looking for a part-qualified Audit Semi Senior to join their team.

You will be given a large amount of responsibility from the get go, and work directly under the Head of Audit. You will also receive full training and study support. The firm also have international clients, so travelling abroad will be available to you!

What will you be doing?

• Planning of audits including undertaking walkthrough tests, identifying risks to a company and liaising with clients at planning meetings
• Supervising the work of more junior members of the team
• Liaising with client’s over obtaining information and undertaking the audit field work
• Preparation of audit files including evidence testing and documentation.
• Preparation of statutory accounts and corporation tax calculations as required
• Research technical areas of accounting, audit and tax
• Leading closing stages of audit including analytical reviews and closing meeting preparation.
• Reporting directly to the Head of Audit

What is required?

• 2+ years of experience in a UK audit firm
• At least Part Qualified ACCA or ACA
• Accounts Production experience (preferred)
• Excellent Microsoft products/Office 365 knowledge especially Excel
• Experience of working independently or in small teams
• Accounting Software: Caseware, Sage, Xero, IRIS (Accounts Production & Corporation Tax) all desirable
• Italian/ French/Spanish or other European language speaker also desirable

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• International travel
• Hybrid working
• Regular social events
• + more

If you are interested in this role and would like to find out more, please apply with your CV or contact Samuel Dougall at AJ Chambers.

An independent firm of Accountants based in Central London, are offering a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Junior to join their friendly and hard-working team.

As the ideal candidate you:

• Will have at least 6 months’ experience working in an Accountancy Practice (essential)
• Will have strong experience in preparing filing VAT returns for clients (essential)
• Will have experience with Accountancy software such as Xero, Sage or Quickbooks (desirable)
• Will have experience preparing statutory accounts (desirable)

The firm are offering a competitive salary alongside full study support for AAT / ACCA.

The role will involve:

• Preparing and filing VAT returns for your client portfolio each month.
• Preparing and filing statutory accounts for limited companies.
• Liaising with clients directly.
• Preparing sole trader accounts for clients.

This role will be office based – 5 days a week – although hybrid arrangements may be offered after 6 months.

If you are interested in this opportunity then please apply with your CV or contact Danielle O’Hara at AJ Chambers.

Client Manager – Bilingual (Business Level)

My client, a medium sized and growing Accountancy Practice in London are looking to recruit a Client Manager to join them.

This role will be within a team primarily focused on assisting their International clients who either have a business presence in the UK, or who are looking to set up subsidiaries in the UK.

Given the international nature of this role, the firm are looking for an bilingual individual who can speak German or French at business level.

You will be managing a growing portfolio of clients with the key responsibilities being:

• Managing client relationships with a variety of European and International clients with subsidiaries / branches in the UK
• Controlling the workflow, delegating work down to staff members and reviewing their work
• Ensuring all deadlines are met (internal and external)
• Reviewing and submitting VAT registrations and returns
• Review of management accounts
• Onboarding new clients and managing the set up of this
• Liaising with other departments within the firm

As the successful candidate you will:

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified with some post-qualification experience
• Bilingual at business level – German/English or French/English
• Previous experience managing both a client portfolio and team of staff

Experience working with international clients would be a benefit but is not essential.

If you are interested in this then please apply with your CV or contact Danielle O’Hara at AJ Chambers.

Senior Manager / Director / PA to Partner – Route to Partnership!

This is a fantastic role for an individual at Senior Manager / Director level, looking to join a growing firm with opportunities for Partnership.

If successful, you will work directly for the Managing Partner; overseeing a client portfolio and the day-to-day management of this, alongside assisting with the running and development of the firm. The portfolio consists of a mix of client industries including property, media and entertainment.

Ideally, you would be coming from a Top 50 background but this isn’t necessarily essential. You will be fully ACA / ACCA qualified with a good amount of post qualification experience.

The responsibilities of the role will be:

• Controlling the Managing Partner’s portfolio which includes statutory audits and accounts preparation assignments but also regular reporting tasks, due diligence and forensic work.
• Assisting with business development and marketing for example pitches and acquisitions.
• Managing staffing resources to enable services to be provided within deadlines.
• Developing and mentoring the team.

If you would like to be considered then please apply with your CV or contact Danielle O’Hara at AJ Chambers.

About the firm

Established for over 50 years, this is a dynamic, medium-sized firm with offices in Central London, with 10 partners & around 80 staff, ranging from apprentices to highly experienced managers.

They provide the full range of professional services typically provided by an established and progressive accountancy firm, including audit and accounts, management consultancy, payroll and taxation.

The ‘go to’ firm for small and medium sized enterprises providing a truly excellent professional service that is tailored to meet clients’ needs and requirements. Clients range from all fields of business, industry, the professions and arts, including large corporates operating nationally and internationally, privately owned businesses of every size, partnerships, sole traders and self-employed individuals.

About the role

Semi-Senior Accountant to work within a busy Accounting Solutions Department in the London office, which provides a wide range of services to clients, including accounts preparation, bookkeeping and the production of management accounts and information.

The main duties for this position will involve working on the books and records for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies (including those within groups) along with the preparation of VAT returns, statutory and management accounts.

The ideal candidate will have relevant previous experience, have completed their AAT qualification and will be self-motivated, computer literate and have good written and verbal communication skills. Study support may be made available for candidates completing or looking to complete their ACCA qualification.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Undertaking bookkeeping on behalf of clients (in house or at client premises), including processing transactions from documents provided by the client and reconciling control accounts, including Bank, Sales ledger, Purchase ledger and VAT
• The preparation and completion of client VAT returns, including liaising with the client to provide the required information, producing supporting schedules and completing the VAT return by the deadline
• Completing small accounts and management accounts assignments, with appropriate training, guidance and supervision. To include completion of the accounts file, in accordance with procedures and production of accounts on CCH Central Software for review by Managers.
• Ad-hoc arrangements, either in house or at a client’s premises covering any of the above areas or general book keeping and accounts work
• Record time spent on each client’s affairs using the relevant computer software to submit weekly timesheets, ensuring that work is completed within budget
• Attend and participate in team meetings and attend training such as seminars and CPD updates as necessary
• Other ad hoc duties as may be required from time to time in order to assist the smooth running of the Accounting Solutions Department or to provide additional assistance to clients

Essential skills:

• Previous experience in book keeping, completing VAT returns and accounts preparation, having completed the AAT qualification (Professional Diploma in Accounting) or equivalent
• Ideally we are looking for a minimum of 18 months to 2 years’ relevant experience
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines
• Good organisation skills with the ability to multi task and assist on ad hoc assignment
• Ability to communicate information clearly, concisely and accurately, both in person and when using the telephone and email
• Ability to check for accuracy and give good attention to detail

Desirable skills:

• Prior experience of using CCH software packages, Sage, Quickbooks and/or Xero Account
• Good IT skills, including experience of accounting software programs, Word, Excel and other Windows based systems

Senior Accountant – Award winning firm

March

Up to £40,000

AJ Chambers are please to be working with a leading top 60 firm of Chartered accountants and advisors who are seeking a s Senior accountant to join their progressive and growing team in Cambridge

You would be working in a role that offers a great opportunity to gain experience within a prestigious team that has gained significant recognition, with a number of prestigious awards being won recently.

You will be part of a thriving Business Services team, providing accountancy, taxation and business support services to a wide variety of small and medium sized businesses including limited companies, partnerships, sole traders, not for profit organisations/charities, and professional firms, operating across a variety of sectors.

The role

This is a newly created role which provides great opportunities for personal and career development, growth, and progression. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Preparing accounts, including the accompanying tax computations.
• Assisting with the development of trainees, including reviewing their work and providing feedback.
• Liaising directly with clients to clear queries.
• Adhering to deadlines and pre-determined budgets.
• Working closely with managers and other team members.

You would ideally hold the ICAEW/ACCA qualification or be able to demonstrate that you are qualified by experience to a similar level. You would need to have previous recent experience within a UK practice environment preparing accounts and tax returns for both unincorporated and corporate clients. Previous exposure to medical sector clients would be advantageous – but is not essential. To be suited to this role, you would need to be Tenacious, thorough, with a self-motivated attitude, expert eye for detail and good organisational skills.

Whats in it for you

You will be offered an attractive salary with many benefits in a friendly working environment, including:

• Generous Annual leave
• Tax Efficient Pension
• Private medical insurance (including immediate family members if applicable)
• Health Cash Plan – enables you to claim back costs for routine medical treatments
• Agile working
• Employee Assistance programme
• Free car parking
• Extensive in-house training programme for all staff.
• Social events
• Flu vaccinations
• Enhanced sick pay
• Life assurance

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply direct or contact Danny Brown at AJ Chambers.

Senior Accountant – Award winning firm

March

Up to £40,000

Audit Semi-Senior | 80% Audit | Smart Working Culture – flexible working hours – hybrid working

This Top 30 firm are offering a progressive opportunity with training and support to help you develop skills as an Auditor. You will receive exposure to a large variety of clients including property, media, not-for-profit, retail and financial services.

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary up to £40k (depending on experience)
• 20 days (increasing to 23 days) annual leave with option to buy more
• Flexible working and opportunity to work from home
• Social Activities/Charitable Events
• 2 days paid to volunteer
• Sociable, friendly working environment

Main Duties of the Role:

• 80% Audit focused, with the remainder Accounts and some involvement in Corporation Tax

• Assisting with planning audit engagements and progressing into leading onsite teams
• Preparation of final statutory accounts from client records
• Reviewing team members’ work for Manager
• Starting to coach junior team members

As the ideal candidate, you will be part ACA / ACCA qualified and will have experience working in a similar Audit position.

If you would like to be considered then please apply or contact Danielle O’Hara at AJ Chambers for more information.

Audit Manager OR Senior Manager – Opportunities for Partnership!

Are you currently sitting in an Audit Manager or Senior Manager position and seeking a new challenge, or perhaps you have “hit the ceiling” in your current firm and cannot see the next step in your career?

My client, a firm in London, are seeking an experienced Audit Manager or Senior Manager to join their expanding team.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of varied clients on behalf of an Audit Partner, whilst overseeing junior staff members in the team.

There is genuine opportunity in this firm for this individual to gain RI status and/or progress to Partnership in the future if they wish.

On Offer:

• A competitive salary depending on your level experience, among other benefits
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Very sociable firm, with internal social committee

The Role:

• Managing a portfolio of clients across various sizes and sectors
• Managing overall service delivery to clients; delegating work to junior staff members, reviewing work
• Involvement in mentoring / appraisals of junior staff
• Offering support to Partners

You:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with experience at Manager level – running a portfolio of clients and supervising junior staff
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent client relationships

If you are interested then please apply with your CV or contact Danielle O’Hara at AJ Chambers.

Accounts Semi Senior – Leading Independent advisory firm

St Albans

Full time | Permanent

Up to £30,000 (DOE)

Do you want to develop your career in an established accountancy and advisory practice with a reputation for fresh thinking and flexibility?

Are you highly motivated and looking for responsibility for a full portfolio of SME general practice clients? This may be the role for you!

This role would require you to be commercial and proactive in fee development and regularly attend networking and BD events/functions with senior members of the team.

To be successful in this role, you would be positive, organised and detail-oriented, managing your time effectively and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong IT skills are required; however, all in-house systems training will be provided.

You will be working in the team that looks after entrepreneurial and owner-managed businesses as well as the firm’s larger non-audit corporate clients. This team provides services which include bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts, statutory accounts and corporation tax returns. You will report to more senior members in the team as well as directly to clients. As the team grows you will also supervise other team members. You will be in direct contact with clients face-to-face, over the phone/video meetings and by email, and so excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing statutory accounts
• Preparing VAT returns
• Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Preparing corporation tax returns

Experience Required:

• ACA/ACCA part Qualified
• Up to date knowledge of corporate taxes
• Strong time management skills
• Commercial and proactive approach to client engagement

This firm takes a refreshingly modern approach to accountancy. They work closely and proactively with clients to help them remain compliant, manage their finances and achieve their ambitions. Their team pride themselves on being approachable and offering ‘down to earth’ advice. Working from their contemporary office in the heart of St Albans, Hertfordshire, you will be welcomed into their ever-growing team. Regardless of your role you can expect to be fully supported in developing your career.

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working pattern with the opportunity to combine office and client working with some home working.
• Social committee
• Pension with optional salary exchange scheme
• Life Insurance at four times basic annual salary
• Income Protection Insurance
• Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus Statutory Bank Holidays), increasing with length of service
• Professional subscription fees paid
• Benefits platform offering discounts, wellness platform, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme
• Generous recruitment referral scheme
• Social committee organising numerous subsidised events
• Casual dress
• Kitchen stocked with fruit, snacks and breakfast items plus hot and cold drinks
• Flu vaccination

If you feel you would be suitable for this role and would like to be considered, please apply direct, or contact Danny Brown at AJ Chambers.

Accounts Semi Senior – Leading Independent advisory firm

St Albans

Full time | Permanent

Up to £30,000 (DOE)

Semi-Senior Accountant – Award winning regional firm – Top 40 Firm

Peterborough

Full-time, Permanent

Up to £35,000 (dependent on experience) + benefits

AJ Chambers are pleased to be working with a very progressive and modern firm of Chartered Accountants who have a fantastic opportunity for a Semi-Senior accountant to join their growing practice.

You would ideally have a couple of years’ experience within Practice and have good all round knowledge of general practice accounts, including outsourcing and year end. This opportunity will allow you to continue formal training and qualify as an accountant moving forward, but if you do not wish to continue studies, you will still be considered.

You would sit within a team of experienced Seniors, supporting them with their workflows and slowly preparing yourself to take over a portfolio of clients.

Typical Duties:

Some of your duties would include but not limited to Bookkeeping, VAT compliance and Preparation, (MTD, VAT Returns, MOSS Returns), Preparation of end of year accounts for limited companies and sole-traders, Corporation tax, Reconciliations, Management accounts, budgets, cashflows and other reports to meet client requirements

The following would also be preferred, but are not essential:

What’s in it for you?

You would be offered in return a competitive salary, to start between £25,000 - £35,000 (Depending on experience), as well as full study support towards professional qualifications, free parking on site, flexible working policy (Including flexible hours and working from home) and exposure to a varied and growing client base.

You would also receive Hybrid working (Woking from home) as well as flexible hours, health care, holiday entitlement of 22 days plus Bank Holidays, going up to 25 days when you become a senior. You will also receive an extra day off for your Birthday

If you feel you would be suited to this role and would like to be considered, please apply direct or contact Danny Brown at AJ Chambers.

Semi-Senior Accountant – Award winning regional firm – Top 40 Firm

Peterborough

Full-time, Permanent

Up to £35,000 (dependent on experience) + benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ACA Audit Junior to join a friendly, sociable and supportive firm of Accountants in London.

If you have 12 months\' experience in an Audit role and are interested in a new role then please apply!

The Role:

• Providing on site assistance on Audit assignments, reporting to Audit Senior / Manager
• Carrying out Audit tests as part of a team
• Preparing Audit planning documentation for review by the Senior and carrying out internal control, system and walkthrough tests as well as attending simple stock takes
• Preparing annual accounts

You:

You will have 12 months\' experience in a similar role, with strong Audit exposure. You\'ll be studying your ACA qualification and full study support will be on offer.

If you are interested then please apply with your CV or contact Danielle O\'Hara at AJ Chambers.