A great opportunity to join the friendly and sociable team at a Leading Independent Firm in Central London, as our client are looking for a Mixed Tax Senior for their Westminster offices.

The role is approximately 75% personal tax and 25% corporation and other taxes, with the main focus of the role being To assist with the annual tax compliance work as well as identifying tax planning opportunities for a portfolio of clients.

What’s on Offer?

Salary - £35,000 - £45,000 per annum Small, independent team with lots of hands on exposure Genuine opportunities for development and progression within the firm

Duties & Responsibilities

Preparation of personal tax returns for a portfolio of clients which includes sole traders, partners, HNWIs, non UK domiciliaries, partnerships, non-residents and trusts Preparation, review & submission of corporation tax returns Preparation of Sole Trader & Partnership Accounts & Rental Income Statements Advising individuals and companies of their tax liabilities Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients Assisting on tax advisory projects for existing clients and prospects Identifying tax planning opportunities within individual and corporate client portfolios Meeting with clients and potential clients

The Ideal Candidate

ATT / CTA Qualified (or Qualified by experience) Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Tax focused role in Accountancy Practice Good knowledge of private tax compliance and exposure to planning/advisory work Knowledge of corporation tax compliance Experience using IRIS software would be beneficial, though not essential

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

AJ Chambers are currently recruiting for a Mixed Tax Semi-Senior / Junior for an award-winning firm to work in their North London office.

 

This is a great opportunity to join a firm that is dedicated to your professional development. The Tax Manager has described that his style of management is to identify your comfort zone and give you work that is slightly outside of this to ensure you are continuously developing.

 

The goal at this firm is to grow talent and promote within. For example one of their partners started with the firm at a junior level, and through hard work and success in development, has become a partner within 8 years.

 

To give you an idea of the more technical aspects of this role, you will be working an even mix of Personal and Corporate Tax. The role will be compliance-based, however as you progress there will be an opportunity to move into a more advisory role.  Full study support is available for tax professional qualifications.

 

Mixed Tax Semi-Senior / Junior responsibilities

 

General compliance work; Preparation of personal and corporate tax returns; Preparation of VAT returns; Preparation of  annual P11D forms Dealing/assisting with HM Revenue & Customs\' enquiries; Dealing/assisting with clients enquiries; Assisting with advisory projects;

 

Mixed Tax Semi-Senior / Junior requirements

 

ATT fully / part qualified or equivalent Experience within VAT, Personal Tax, Corporate Tax, Inheritance Tax Trusts and Estates Minimum 18 months practical personal tax experience, including technical experience relating to non-domicile and international tax matters Excellent written and verbal communication skills. High organisation skills with the ability to plan and prioritise tasks A positive and committed approach to work that is extended to clients, colleagues and external stakeholders.

 

For further information on this Mixed Tax Semi-Senior / Junior, please apply direct or contact Thomas Sharland-Harris at AJ Chambers​

AJ Chambers are currently recruiting for a Personal Tax Semi-Senior to work within a Top 30 firm\'s Central London office 

Semi-Senior opportunity in a fast growing division A dynamic, and entrepreneurial team Excellent progression Full study support with both ATT and CTA qualifications

You will be a part of the Personal Tax team, working mostly within compliance. You will be able to assist in delivering a great variety of tax services, to a diverse portfolio of clients. Your hard work will contribute to help maintain the firms already great reputation, and will put you on the path for an exciting career.

Personal Tax Semi-Senior responsibilities:

Preparing annual tax returns (individuals. Partnerships, companies, trusts and forms p11Ds/PSAs) Preparing basic capital gains computations Preparing/amending and/or approving letters and emails Assisting with HMRC enquiries Obtaining missing information from the client, third parties or elsewhere in the firm Reviewing tax returns and accompanying workings as drafted by junior staff Completing posting for complex or missing areas of tax returns Drafting replies to client or third party correspondence, seeking further input as appropriate

Personal Tax Semi-Senior requirements: 

Ideally studying towards ATT or CTA 2 years\' experience working within a tax environment Commercial awareness and a professional manor Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

For further information on this Personal Tax Semi-Senior role, please apply direct or contact Thomas Sharland-Harris at AJ Chambers

AJ Chambers are currently recruiting for a Corporate Tax Semi-Senior to work within a Top 30 firm\'s Central London office 

Semi-Senior opportunity in a fast growing division A dynamic, and entrepreneurial team Excellent progression Full study support with both ATT and CTA qualifications

You will be a part of the Corporate Tax team, working mostly within compliance. You will be able to assist in delivering a great variety of tax services, to a diverse portfolio of clients. Your hard work will contribute to help maintain the firms already great reputation, and will put you on the path for an exciting career.

Corporate Tax Semi-Senior responsibilities:

Preparing corporate tax returns Reviewing corporate tax returns Completing work within deadline Preparing/amending and/or approving letters and emails Assisting with HMRC enquiries Obtaining missing information from the client, third parties or elsewhere in the firm Drafting replies to client or third party correspondence, seeking further input as appropriate

Corporate Tax Semi-Senior requirements: 

Ideally studying towards ATT or CTA 2 years\' experience working within a corporate tax environment Commercial awareness and a professional manor Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team Excellent verbal and written communication skills

 

For further information on this Corporate Tax Semi-Senior role, please apply direct or contact Thomas Sharland-Harris at AJ Chambers

AJ Chambers are working with a Top 10 Practice, whom are currently looking for a qualified and experienced Senior Manager Investigations in their Birmingham office.

As Senior Manager of the forensics team, you will be responsible for leading high profile assignments, which will have high level of complexity covering areas such as fraud, anti-bribery, corruption, financial misconduct and compliance.

You will be ACA/ACCA Qualified for at least 4 years, willing to travel and have previous experience within a forensic accounting role.

The firm are looking for a future leader, with clear progression path to Directorship dependent on ability and performance.

Key Responsibilities of an Senior Manager Investigations:

Lead and take ownership of assignments from start to finish, including planning. Assist in developing and implementing strategies to solve complex technical challenges and identify any data or calculation issues. Review and input into financial models Present and explain findings in a clear and concise manner. Attend and actively participate in meetings internally and externally. Supervise teams and junior staff members. Actively involved in business development activities and pipeline work.

Essential Skills and Experience for this Senior Manager Investigations role:

ACA/ACCA Qualified for at least 4 years Previous experience in forensic accounting Fraud and financial crime related qualifications preferable (ACFS, CFE, CAMS) Strong interest in business development and ability to generate new ideas to expand forensic service lines Willing to travel locally, nationally and internationally Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Please note that candidates without practice experience will not be considered for this role.

For more information or if you wish to apply for this role, please send your CV and details to James Gosling at AJ Chambers. If the role in question interests you, but you do not match the required specification, please contact me to discuss other roles that may be available.

 

Senior Manager Investigation- Birmingham

A Top 50 Firm of Chartered Accountants are currently looking for a Business Tax Manager for their office located in the heart of London.

The Role:

You will work in the firm\'s Business Tax Group, which provides a number of tax services for businesses of a variety of sizes. You will be managing a portfolio, with the responsibility of meeting clients and reviewing work. 

Business Tax Manager Responsibilities:

Corporation tax compliance work on a portfolio of clients Technical research into a variety of tax issues Reviewing work prepared by other members of staff Monitoring WIP and liaising with managers/directors on client billing Providing tax advisory work on a variety of issues including; restructures, international tax problems, share schemes, R&D, Due diligence etc. Full training and support will be provided on all aspects of the role including: tax advisory work, letter and report writing and managing a portfolio of clients.

You: 

Experience managing a portfolio of corporate clients Exposure to advisory work Excellent communication skills Effective time management and able to complete tasks to tight deadlines Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently with colleagues and clients Strong teamworking skills Self-driven, pro-active and motivated to succeed

For further information on this Business Tax Manager role, please apply directly or contact Tom Sharland-Harris at AJ Chambers

An award winning Top 30 Firm in London are looking to recruit an Audit Manager or Senior Manager to join their team.

You will look after a portfolio of clients from various sectors including Media and Technology, Hospitality and Financial Services. In particular, experience working with Financial Services clients (such a fund managers, brokers, corporate finance companies) would be an additional benefit.

Duties:

Building and maintaining excellent client relationships Managing the overall service delivery to your portfolio of clients General business advice to clients Client billing and job recoverability Managing the audit staff including coaching and development of team members Business development activities Assisting with the general running of the Audit department

You:

Fully ACA / ACCA qualified Experience in Manager position, managing both a portfolio of clients and a team of staff Ability to multitask and handle multiple clients simultaneously Team player

On Offer:

Competitive salary depending on experience Benefits package including income protection & death in service cover

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

An award winning Top 30 Firm in London are looking to recruit a specialist Not For Profit Audit Manager or Senior Manager to their team.

You\'ll be working closely with their Charity partners, managing a busy portfolio of various not for profit clients which includes high profile charities, professional institutes, schools, membership bodies.

Duties:

Managing overall service delivery to clients Attending and leading client meetings Business development in the charity sector Tendering for new charity and not-for-profit clients Supervision, mentoring and training of audit staff members

You:

Fully ACA / ACCA qualified Experience in Manager position, managing both a portfolio of clients and a team of staff Ability to multitask and handle multiple clients simultaneously Experience, and an interest, in working with clients in the not-for-profit sector

On Offer:

Competitive salary depending on experience Benefits package including income protection & death in service cover

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

A leading, medium sized Practice in North London are seeking an Audit Semi-Senior or Senior to join their growing team in a role split approximately 80% Audit, 20% Accounts.

This will be a very hands-on role requiring you to work under your own initiative working primarily on year-end accounts and audit work for a varied portfolio of clients. You will also be involved in supervising more junior members of the team, with plenty of responsibility from day one.

Your Duties Will Include:

Preparation of accounts for corporate and non-corporate entities Review of accounts drafted by junior staff, providing assistance when necessary Audit of accounts for clients of various sizes from planning stage through to completion for Partner review Training / supervision of junior staff members whilst on site for Audits

You:

The firm will consider ACA / ACCA finalists or qualified candidates Ideally, you will be coming from a role that has at least 50% Audit involvement It is essential that you have experience leading Audits all the way through from planning to completion, ideally with some experience taking juniors on audits with you

On offer is a competitive salary alongside study support for your qualification if required.

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

My client, an expanding Accountancy Firm based in Central London is seeking a Semi-Senior Accountant to join their friendly team. 

This is a great position for someone seeking a role where they can take on more responsibility and develop their existing skills. On offer is a competitive salary as well as the opportunity to progress within the team. You will work directly beneath a client portfolio Manager, assisting with all necessary accounting work related to their clients and receiving excellent hands on training.

The firm also offer a full study package. 

The Role:

Preparation and finalisation of statutory accounts for limited companies and sole traders Tax returns Preparation of VAT returns Dealing with client queries

You:

A minimum of 2 years\' experience in a small-medium sized accountancy firm Strong technical ability Able to work in a team and use own initiative Able to work under minimal supervision

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

An excellent opportunity for an experienced and skilled Bookkeeper to join the team at a well-established and ambitious accountancy practice, as out client are looking for a Client Bookkeeper for their East London office.

What’s on Offer?

Salary - £22,000 - £28,000 dependent on experience Excellent CPD opportunities Generous benefits package

Duties & Responsibilities

Complete client bookkeeping using Xero and other software Assist the team with Xero queries together with clients as and when required Analyse and reconcile VAT returns, preparation of VAT returns Calculate accruals and prepayments and supporting schedules Prepare or check fixed asset registers Assist with production of management accounts monthly and quarterly for reporting and projection purposes Dealing with general client queries Opportunity to be involved in ad-hoc client projects

The Ideal Candidate

Prior experience working within accountancy practice in a Bookkeeping role Experience working on various accounting softwares (Xero, Sage, FreeAgent, etc.) Proven double entry bookkeeping skills Good up-to-date technical knowledge Client focused & Commercially aware

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