Tax Assistant

 

Overview:

This role gives the opportunity for a self-motivated person to start on the road to a career in the tax advisory sector providing superb on-the-job training. It requires excellent communication and numeracy skills along with a willingness to work and study hard to achieve success.

 

There will be some contact within this role with clients and you will need to be able to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally.

 

You will work to build up trust and good working relationships in the client base.

 

Duties:

Managing (under supervision) an allocated portfolio of work Clients are primarily HNWI\'s with a diverse range of UK and international issues Dealing with tax processing and tax returns Liaising with clients Interaction with other accountancy practices and contacts Liaising with the Inland Revenue and other third parties

 

Essential:

ATT studier – either partially qualified or looking to start studying (but must be committed to pursuing a career in tax) A good command of spoken and written English Strong organisational and planning skills Able to work independently

 

In return, the successful candidate will receive:

Competitive salary + pension contributions Benefits package inc. private medical insurance, death in service benefit, Perks at Work membership where you have the option to choose the remainder of your perks and benefits! Full study assistance accompanies the role Develop experience working in a family-feel environment Flexible working patterns available to suit individuals

Tax Manager

 

Overview:

This role gives the opportunity for a self-motivated person to progress their career in the tax advisory sector providing superb on-the-job training. It requires excellent communication and numeracy skills along with a willingness to work hard and forward thinking to achieve success. 

 

There will be some contact within this role with clients and you will need to be able to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally.

 

You will work to build up trust and good working relationships in the client base.

 

Duties:

Managing an allocated portfolio of advisory work Clients are primarily OMB\'s and HNWI\'s with a diverse range of UK and international issues Providing assistance to the Head of Tax with advisory projects in all areas of tax Mentoring members of the tax team Reviewing work from the tax team   Liaising with clients Interaction with other accountancy practices and contacts Liaising with the Inland Revenue and other third parties

 

Essential:

ATT qualified and/or CTA studier – either partially qualified or looking to start CTA A good command of spoken and written English Strong organisational and planning skills Able to work independently Previous advisory experience

 

In return, the successful candidate will receive:

Competitive salary + pension contributions Benefits package inc. private medical insurance, death in service benefit, Perks at Work membership where you have the option to choose the remainder of your perks and benefits Full study assistance accompanies the role Develop experience working in a family-feel environment Flexible working patterns available to suit individuals

 

Corporate & Business Tax Senior

 

Main function of job 

To assist the managers in dealing with the tax affairs of companies, partnerships, and sole traders.  

 

Main duties

The client base includes a significant number of owner-managed businesses, including partnerships, sole traders and private companies and UK subsidiary companies.

 

Responsible for own portfolio of clients and management of compliance cycle Preparing corporation tax computations for larger and more complex corporate clients, including completion of tax provision and deferred tax calculations.  Finalising company tax returns for client approval and subsequent submission.  Review of work and corporation tax computations prepared by junior members of staff, providing training and coaching support where appropriate.   Working closely with the audit and accounts teams to assist them with tax provisions in accounts. Preparation of tax computations and returns for sole traders and partnerships Preparation of tax returns for directors and partners Capital allowance reviews Research & development reviews Drafting correspondence with the client and HMRC Preparation of capital gains tax computations Claims for relief under EIS and VCT and dealing with the relevant elections Preparation/review of P11Ds, ERS, non-resident landlord and ATED returns Providing support in advising clients on tax planning opportunities including on EIS and reconstructions

 

As the role develops the candidate will have the opportunity to become more involved in tax planning and advice to clients. 

 

Experience & Requirements

Preference will be given to candidates who hold the CTA qualification – but not essential. It would be desirable for candidates also to hold or be studying towards an accounting qualification.  Minimum of 2/3 years\' experience working within an accountancy practice, with a Corporate or Mixed Tax background. The successful candidate will be expected to work without the need for constant supervision and to show initiative in dealing with clients\' affairs.  The person will also be expected to take responsibility for monitoring their own time budgets. Experienced and flexible team workers, the strongest candidates will share the firm\'s focused client service ethic and respond proactively and positively to the demands of a growing team Excellent communication, both written and verbal

Audit Assistant Manager

 

I am seeking an experience and qualified accountant and auditor to join a successful and well regarded national practice.

This role will suit someone who has had some experience with leadership and mentoring, but not necessarily a formal managerial background.

My client is a very reputable name within the area, who work with very diverse clients. They are a top 100 practice and have an excellent award-winning track record.

They would be able to train this person to become an assistant manager and progress through the firm in the future.

Their client portfolio varies and most of their audit clients are within the £30-40 million turnover range, however do reach into the £150 Million + area.

Key responsibilities:

Manage and develop a portfolio of clients providing audit and accounts preparation Undertaking training and supervision of more junior team members Professional and friendly communication with clients

Requirements:

Several years practical experience within Audit and Accounts preparation Experience dealing directly with clients ACCA or ACA qualified

 

Depending on experience, my client can pay a salary of approximately £45,000 plus benefits.

For further details, please contact Jason Reynolds at AJ Chambers

Mixed Tax Manager

 

 

The firm, a Top Ranked practice, are looking for a Tax Manager with mixed tax experience to help develop the current team and expand the continuous growth of our current client base. The primary objective of the Tax Manager is to play an integral part within the existing tax team in delivering tax compliance services to our client base. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

 

Provide Tax compliance and advisory services where appropriate  Supporting the tax advisory function, both personal and corporate Identifying opportunities to introduce other service lines within the business  Utilising technology where appropriate  Manage a portfolio of clients, including interaction with clients and colleagues to ensure all deadlines (client & statutory) are met  Plan and manage the tax compliance function to ensure that clients are compliant, and all calculations submitted are accurate and timely  Revision of technical and financial assessments prepared by other members of the team  Identify other opportunities from your review of the company records and preparation of tax calculations

 

About you: 

 

Minimum of 5 years\' experience of working in tax, ideally obtained within practice Minimum ACCA/ATT qualified, working towards CTA qualified would be advantageous Past management/supervisory experience would be beneficial Experience managing and controlling workflows in a practice environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills  Demonstrate a high level of commercial awareness  Strong communication and organisational skills Can work well under pressure, hit deadlines and respond promptly to requests

 

What is on offer:

 

Rewards and incentives Quarterly functions and events Friendly and inclusive working environment Regular training and development

 

For further information on this role please apply direct or contact Jodi King at AJ Chambers.

Audit Senior

 

A leading national practice is currently seeking multiple Auditors to join their Milton Keynes branch.

They are a multiple award-winning firm and have a strong attitude towards work/life balance, including the ability to work from home up to 2 days a week. They have an excellent benefits package which includes vouchers, discounts, and prizes, in addition to other more common things like insurances and pension.

This position would involve auditing both owner-managed businesses and larger corporate clients, as well as putting together the year-end accounts for these firms too. This would be around 80% audit work. The travel involved would not be too intense however as most clients are within short commutable distance.

They are seeking:

Either Qualified or Part-qualified in ACCA or ACA Strong experience of audit Ideally 2 years+ accountancy practice experience

There are strong progression opportunities available across the business, and the opportunity to work with colleagues from other branches.

The salary would be up to £40,000, however this is flexible and negotiable based on experience.

Please contact Jason Reynolds at AJ Chambers for more information.

 

Audit Assistant Manager- Milton Keynes

AJ Chambers are working with a Top 10 Accountancy Practice, who are looking for a Qualified Audit Assistant Manager to join their Milton Keynes office.

As an Audit Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for leading audits on a varied portfolio of clients, supervising Juniors and Semi Seniors. You will be ACA/ACCA Qualified, willing to travel and have previous experience within a similar role.

Key Responsibilities of an Audit Assistant Manager:

Planning Audits and identifying key risk areas. Ability to ensure that all statutory requirements are complied with, and up to date technical knowledge. Ability to ensure that client deadlines are met and to budget Experience of working on more complex aspects of audits. Building strong client relationships and being a point of contact on advice for structuring, systems as well as source of relevant information. Supervising the audit process on site, supporting and managing Audit Team in collaboration with Audit Manager, supporting and developing more junior members of staff. Suggest improvements for audit efficiency and general process internally.

Essential Skills and Experience for this Audit Assistant Manager role:

ACA/ACCA Qualified Previous experience in a Senior Audit or Assistant Manager role for at least 18 months Well-rounded knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to complete assignments within tight deadlines 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.

 

Audit Assistant Manager – Milton Keynes