AJ Chambers are excited to be working on a retained basis with a UK Top 60 Firm based in the City of London, who are looking for an experienced & qualified Audit Senior / Supervisor to join their team

What’s on Offer?

Salary - £48,000 - £55,000 depending on experience Remote & Flexible working confirmed post-COVID Excellent progression routes on offer, with a proven track record of internal promotion within this team right up to Director & Partner level A personally tailored approach to Learning & Development Opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of exciting client sectors & specialisms

Duties & Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the planning of the audit file right through to completion Supervise and effectively delegate work to less experienced members of the audit team Perform 'accounts preparation’ jobs either from the client’s trial balance or from their original accounting records Audits will be across a variety of different sectors, giving you a wide range of exposure to different clients

The Ideal Candidate

ACA/ACCA/Equivalent qualified Strong work experience in an audit focused role with a UK based Accountancy Practice Working knowledge & experience with Accounts Preparation & Consolidations Ambitious & motivated individual, keen to build and progress a career with the firm Able to work on own initiative under minimal supervision when required

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

An exciting opportunity for a Part Qualified individual to join a well renowned and quickly growing Independent firm in Central London, as they are looking for a Semi Senior Accountant to join their team.

What’s on Offer?

Salary - £26,000 - £28,000 Study support for ACA / ACCA qualification The opportunity to develop your career within a growing business committed to promoting & developing talent internally

Duties & Responsibilities

Preparing company accounts for FRS 105 and FRS 102 Limited companies Preparing corporation tax computations for FRS 105 and FRS 102 Limited companies Auditing of Limited companies Assisting with personal tax compliance work as required Responsible for a portfolio of monthly bookkeeping and VAT return jobs Training and reviewing the work of junior members of staff Handling day to day enquiries and queries from clients

The Ideal Candidate

ACA / ACCA Studier 3 years’ experience of working in a small/medium size practice Keen and ambitious individual looking to further develop their career in accountancy Knowledge of CCH & Xero accounting software Good team player able to interact at all levels of organisation

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

A great opportunity for a Part Qualified individual to join one of Harrows leading firms, as our client are looking for an Accounts Semi Senior to join their team.

What’s on offer?

Salary - £27,000 - £36,000 dependent on experience Study support for ACA/ACCA/Equivalent qualification Excellent progression opportunities within the firm

Duties & Responsibilities

The split in the role is around 75% Accounts and 25% Audit Prepare, deliver statutory accounts and filing of corporation tax Communication with clients and to make sure work is completed in a satisfactory and timely manner To prepare larger non-audit accounts (LLPs and limited companies) for review directly by a portfolio holder To deliver statutory accounts – FRS 102 accounting standard Filing of corporation tax returns (reviewed by Tax Department) Carry out ad hoc Audit tasks by themselves (e.g. stock counts, client money audits etc.) Assist senior staff on larger more complex accounts and audit assignments Manage smaller less complex audit assignments

The Ideal Candidate

ACA/ACCA Part Qualified or AAT fully Qualified 2-3 years+ experience working in a small to medium-sized accountancy practice Knowledge of CCH, Pro Audit, Virtual Cabinet, or any other accounting software’s would be beneficial Motivated team player, able to effectively organise your workload in line with Managers instructions and deadlines Excellent communication skills, both written & verbally, as client liaison is a key part of this role

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

My client, a friendly, well-established and growing Accountancy Firm based in Central London is seeking a Semi-Senior Accountant to join their sociable 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 are offering a competitive salary alongside full study support for your qualification.

The Role:

Preparation and finalisation of statutory accounts for limited companies and sole traders under FRS 105 and FRS 102 Preparing both corporate tax computations and personal tax returns Preparation of VAT returns and monthly bookkeeping Dealing with client queries

You:

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a small-medium sized accountancy firm AAT qualified or studying ACA / ACCA 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.

Audit Senior – Contract Position – Initial 3 Months with potential to extend!

I am currently working with a medium sized firm based near to Harrow, who are looking for a Temporary Audit Senior to join them. Initially, the contract will last for 3 months but there is the possibility for this to be extended, or perhaps even made permanent.

The role will be 100% Audit focused and as the successful candidate, you will be expected to be able to complete work to a standard that could be reviewed directly by the Audit Manager / Director.

You will have responsibility for a portfolio of clients and will be expected to plan, execute and finalise all areas of the audit assignment.

The Firm are looking for someone that is ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 3 years’ experience in Practice, and 1 year experience of leading Audits. Knowledge of CCH Pro Audit software would be a huge bonus, but it is not essential.

On offer is a salary of £40-50k pro rata, depending on experience!

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

Accounts Semi-Senior – Harrow

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Semi-Senior Accountant to join a leading firm of Accountants based in Harrow. The role will be predominantly focused within statutory accounts (75%) but there will also be involvement in Audit too (25%). Audit experience is not necessary.

The main duties in this role will be:

Preparing statutory accounts for both LLPs and limited companies, for review by the Portfolio Manager Preparation of corporate tax returns for review by the Tax department Assisting on Audits including stock counts, client money audits Some bookkeeping / VAT tasks

As the successful candidate, you will:

Be either ACA or ACCA part qualified or qualified OR AAT qualified Have at least 2-3 years’ experience within an Accountancy Firm – ideally small to medium sized Ideally have some knowledge of CCH / Sage / Quickbooks / Xero Be able to work well as part of team, and take instructions from senior members of staff Be able to organise and prioritise your workload

On offer is a very competitive salary as well as study support if required.

If you would like to be considered for this role then please apply with your CV.

Senior Accountant

An impressive, market leading firm of chartered accountants are currently looking to recruit a Trainee Accountant to join their growing practice in Beaconsfield. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a firm with an excellent reputation in the local area.

The company have experienced year-on-year growth and are still growing through the pandemic. With this comes great routes for progressing your career within the firm.

Job Purpose:

To undertake a wide variety of audit, accounting and tax assignments to a high standard of technical competence, delivered with a good degree of autonomy, and within budget and client expectations.

Key Activities:

Timely and efficient completion of tasks assigned, in line with firm operating procedures and processes. Attending technical courses, undertaking technical reading to ensure own technical competence, awareness of internal procedures and communications. Agreement of budget with manager as job commences, regular monitoring of progress against budget and feedback to supervisors. Regular, proactive communication with managers, Principals and other colleagues to update on progress with assigned work.

Education and Training:

Should possess a minimum of 3 years practical experience in a similar practice-based role. Technical Research and other training as required

Qualifications:

Hold either ICAEW or ACCA qualification with a strong academic background

Skills, knowledge and competencies:

Proven experience planning, undertaking and completing a wide variety of accounting assignments under FRS 102 Section 1A and FRS 105, of varying sizes and complexity A degree of exposure to group/consolidated accounts essential. Exposure to FRS 102 and IFRS desirable, but not essential. Proven experience planning, undertaking and finalising a variety of statutory audit assignments, compliant with ISAs Exposure to specialist audit assignments desirable, but not essential. Proven experience in drafting and finalising corporation tax computations for a variety of companies Good awareness of other aspects of OMB taxation (VAT, employment and personal taxes) Exceptional level of personal organisation, and a proven ability to manage own time and deadlines Demonstrate strong analytical and logical skills Technically up to date with awareness of relevant regulatory frameworks Unquestionable integrity, with excellent communication skills and a flexible, adaptable and committed attitude

For further information on this position, please apply direct or contact Jodi King from AJ Chambers.

Semi-Senior Accountant

An impressive, market leading firm of chartered accountants are currently looking to recruit a Trainee Accountant to join their growing practice in Beaconsfield. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a firm with an excellent reputation in the local area.

The company have experienced year-on-year growth and are still growing through the pandemic. With this comes great routes for progressing your career within the firm and the opportunity to gain experience and training in a wide variety of accounting disciplines, including audit and taxation, in order to display increasing skills in the working environment and achieve qualification as either ACCA or ACA.

Key Activities:

Timely and efficient completion of tasks assigned, in line with firm operating procedures and processes, increasing to whole accounts/audit/tax/other projects with increasing independence as experience allows Devoting sufficient time to professional studies in order to meet all study objectives set by tutors or the Line Manager and to achieve the best possible exam results. Attending technical courses, undertaking technical reading to ensure own technical competence, awareness of internal procedures and communications. Agreement of budget with manager as job commences, regular monitoring of progress against budget and feedback to supervisors. Regular, proactive communication with Managers, Principals and other colleagues to update on progress with assigned work.

Education and Training:

Semi-Senior hires should possess between 1 and 2.5 years relevant practice based experience Where optional papers are permitted under a qualification, it is expected that all trainees will undertake the practice focussed options Technical Research and other training as required

Qualifications:

A level of progression towards qualification as ACCA or ACA, commensurate to practical experience achieved

Skills, knowledge and competencies:

A good level of personal organisation, and a proven ability to manage own time and deadlines. Whilst the role comes with study leave, a significant amount of personal focus required to dedicate efforts to working full time and achieving the required practical experience whilst also dedicating sufficient time to exam preparation Analytical and logical skills, particularly an ability to absorb high level concepts and apply them to different contexts/situations Technically up to date with awareness of relevant regulatory frameworks appropriate to level of experience/qualification Professional and ethical skills, displaying integrity Good communication skills with a flexible, adaptable and committed attitude and an ability to work within a team Able to cope with pressure – during the contract the complexity of both the practical role and exams will increase at a similar rate

For further information on this position, please apply direct or contact Jodi King from AJ Chambers.

Trainee Accountant

An impressive, market leading firm of chartered accountants are currently looking to recruit a Trainee Accountant to join their growing practice in Beaconsfield. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a firm with an excellent reputation in the local area.

The company have experienced year-on-year growth and are still growing through the pandemic. With this comes great routes for progressing your career within the firm and the opportunity to gain experience and training in a wide variety of accounting disciplines, including audit and taxation, in order to display increasing skills in the working environment and achieve qualification as either ACCA or ACA.

Key Activities:

Timely and efficient completion of tasks assigned, in line with firm operating procedures and processes. Initially completing specific tasks with close supervision but increasing to whole accounts/audit/tax/other projects with increasing independence as experience allows Devoting sufficient time to professional studies in order to meet all study objectives set by tutors or Line Manager and to achieve the best possible exam results. Attending technical courses, undertaking technical reading to ensure own technical competence, awareness of internal procedures and communications. Agreement of budget with manager as job commences, regular monitoring of progress against budget and feedback to supervisors. Regular, proactive communication with senior mentor, managers, Principals and other colleagues to update on progress with assigned work. Facilitating teamwork and spirit within the team

Education and Training:

Progression towards qualification as ACCA or ACA Where optional papers are permitted under a qualification, it is expected that all trainees will undertake the practice focussed options Technical Research and other training as required

Qualifications:

Graduate candidates considered with a University honours degree (minimum 2:2) School leaver candidates considered with a minimum of 3 A Levels (equivalent to C grade or higher) Other candidates considered with a relevant NVQ qualification (level 3 or above) or alternative suitable practical experience gained in other accounting roles

Skills, knowledge and competencies:

A good level of personal organisation, and a proven ability to manage own time and deadlines. Whilst the role comes with study leave, a significant amount of personal focus required to dedicate efforts to working full time and achieving the required practical experience whilst also dedicating sufficient time to exam preparation Analytical and logical skills, particularly an ability to absorb high level concepts and apply them to different contexts/situations Technically up to date with awareness of relevant regulatory frameworks appropriate to level of experience/qualification Professional and ethical skills, displaying integrity Good communication skills with a flexible, adaptable and committed attitude and an ability to work within a team Able to cope with pressure – during the contract the complexity of both the practical role and exams will increase at a similar rate

For further information on this position, please apply direct or contact Jodi King from AJ Chambers.

AJ Chambers are currently helping a mid-tier firm find a Tax Junior for their Stevenage office

New role from growth within the department You will be mentored by a CTA qualified individual Ability to progress into complex work Support with studies

Tax Junior Responsibilities

A mixed role with a heavy focus on personal taxes Preparation of self-assessment tax returns Preparation of P11Ds and ATEDs Calculation on CGT Liaising with clients in respect of their tax liabilities Assisting with HM Revenue & Customs’ enquiries Assisting with clients enquiries

Tax Junior Requirements

Around the 1 year mark of experience working in a tax role within an accountancy practice

For more information on this, or other roles, contact Tom Shalrand-Harris at AJ Chambers

Graduate Recruitment Consultant

 

The Chambers Group are an award-winning specialist recruitment consultancy, based in Rochford.

We believe in providing an unrivaled and high-quality, detail-oriented approach to our clients, making us leading recruitment partners in our fields.

We have two core business areas, Accountancy Practice and Finance, and Legal Private Practice

The group are looking to expand by hiring graduate trainees to join across both business areas.

As a graduate opportunity, full training would be provided, which is delivered via a mixture of online learning, where we have access to a market-leading recruitment training platform, and in-person training delivered by one of our Directors. Training is ongoing throughout your time in the business, and not just for the initial induction period.

Our consultants all have the opportunity to develop their own small business niche within our framework, and this opportunity would suit someone ambitious and entrepreneurial.

As a group, we have a social culture and one of our core values is “Collaboration” - it is encouraged that you get to know everyone in the business for both professional and social reasons. To that end, we have sports teams including football and netball, and regularly have team bonding events including nights out

For this position, Recruitment experience is not necessary, but you need to fit one of the following criteria:

Experience in an outbound sales environment Demonstrable knowledge of either accounting and finance, or the legal sector

Salary will be discussed based on experience and skill set. The Chambers Group also operate a commission scheme, which has the potential to see you double your base salary when hitting and exceeding targets.

 

If you're interested in finding out more, please apply direct or get in touch with Jess Dodman at The Chambers Group.

Client Manager - Business Services Department

Cambridge

Up to £42,500 (DOE)

AJ Chambers are proud to be representing a very well respected and ambitious firm of Chartered accountants based on the outskirts of Cambridge, who are looking to find a new Client Manager to join their growing team. This is a full time permanent role.

As a client manager in the Business Services Department you will be the main point of contact for a portfolio of between 100 and 150 clients. The role will be a mixture of hands-on accounting duties and managerial duties. You will be responsible for training, supervising and reviewing the work of trainees, who rotate through various departments. You will have support from the department head and your work will usually be passed straight to a director for review. Typical duties include the preparation of year-end statutory accounts, corporation tax returns and personal tax returns for owner-managed businesses. You will work closely with your clients assisting with ad-hoc queries, also performing year-end tax planning advisory services. The portfolio largely consists of small owner-managed businesses and micro entities in a variety of industries with varying turnover levels. The successful candidate will ideally be ACA/ACCA qualified, have strong communication skills and have had previous experience of managing a client portfolio and the associated deadlines. Past experience of using Caseware, Xero and other accounting software is preferable but not essential. This is the perfect role for a Senior Accountant who wants to take the next step uo into a more managerial role, or a proven client manager looking for their next move.

What will you get in return?:

Pension scheme with increased employer contributions if desired 25 Days Annual leave, with the ability to buy/sell 5 days, and carry 5 days over if not used to the next year. Flexible working - The standard working week is 37.5 hours, which may be flexed as long as a minimum of 6.5 hours are worked each day and core hours of 10am to 4pm are observed. Free parking And more!

If you believe you have what it takes to be successful in this Client Manager role based in Stevenage and you would like to be considered, please do apply direct or contact Danny Brown at AJ Chambers and we will be in touch if short-listed.

Client Manager - Business Services Department

Cambridge

Up to £42,500 (DOE)