AJ Chambers are working with a modern and progressive firm of accountants in Ipswich that are looking for a Payroll Administrator or Payroll Senior.

Our client is looking for an attentive payroll professional, ideally from a payroll bureau or public practice background, that can aid the Payroll Manager in delivering a first-class service to the wider portfolio.

 

Benefits:

Salary - £18,000 - £28,000 Private medical insurances and life cover available after probation Flexible working hours Well-established and highly reputable firm with an employee focused culture

Payroll Administrator OR Payroll Senior - Responsibilities

Processing payroll information and maintaining accuracy and integrity of data for a variety of clients that differ in size, complexity and industry sector Ability to handle queries and liaise effectively with management and clients direct when required Keep up to date with payroll legislation changes as well as any other changes affecting payroll processing Experience with auto-enrolment and associated responsibilities Processing CIS returns

The Candidate

Between 1-5 years of payroll bureau or public practice experience would be ideal You will be computer literate and able to demonstrate strong organisational skills, along with accuracy and attention to detail Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills are required as you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders at all levels Ability to work to strict deadlines Knowledge of either STAR, Sage or Xero would be beneficial but not essential

For more information on this Payroll Administrator OR Payroll Senior position, please contact Scott Golding at AJ Chambers.

AJ Chambers have an instruction from a Top 10 Accountancy Firm in Cambridge to join their audit division as an Audit Senior, where you will lead corporate audits including AIM listed businesses.

Our client is focused on client and employee care and is keen to offer exceptional service

Audit Senior – Core Responsibilities:

Assists in the planning, execution, and finalisation of all areas of the audit assignment, including statutory and CASS audits, for manager or partner review. Take primary responsibility for monitoring progress against budget, and when the actual differs from the budget then gain a full understanding for the Manager. Active engagement with senior client staff in order to gain a good understanding of their business and ensure the efficient execution of the audit Identifies risk matters and raises with a manager and/or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters. Ensure on the job training and mentoring is provided to junior members of the team both in the office and at client site.

When you join us, we\'ll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We\'re looking for someone with:

Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS Qualified or overseas equivalent. Educated up to degree level or CTS. Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site. Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends.

Benefits Package includes but not limited to:

25 days\' holiday – option to buy up to 10 further days. access to a personal pension scheme, with matched employer contributions. life assurance cover and income protection insurance. Add on private medical, personal accident, dental insurance or travel insurance. Leisure facility discounts such as gyms. Bike to work scheme. Access to childcare vouchers.

For further information on this Audit Senior position, please do not hesitate to contact Scott Golding from AJ Chambers Recruitment or feel free to apply to this advert.

A fantastic opportunity for a Bookkeeper to join a modern, forward-thinking and technology focused Accountancy Firm in London!

Your main focus in this role will be to provide the firm\'s clients with bookkeeping services and support. The main duties will include:

Bookkeeping on Xero EC Sales Lists   Preparing VAT returns Providing advice / support to clients Potentially, involvement with Payroll

You\'ll be able to develop strong relationships with clients as many of the firm\'s clients are owner-managed businesses.

As an ideal candidate for this role you will:

Have at least 3 years\' experience in a bookkeeping role within Practice Have at least 1 years\' experience using Xero Be personable, and will enjoy speaking with clients and other team members Enjoy problem solving and will be a self-starter

The firm can consider offering flexible and remote working, but ideally you will have some office time to be around the team and to enjoy the social side of work!

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

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

 

Mixed Tax Semi Senior vacancy within Top 100 firm – Central London

 

AJ Chambers are seeking a Tax Semi-Senior for a Mixed Tax role.

 

This is an opportunity to join a well-regarded firm that ranks within the Top 100.

 

The office is in Central London and is close to good transport links.

 

This role will be a combination of general tax work, with high level international work mixed in.

 

The responsibilities for Mixed Tax Semi-Senior:

 

Managing a portfolio of clients Management includes frequent client communication Working on a variety of Personal Tax matters, including but not limited to: NRL returns, non-dom / non-res returns, CGT… Preparing Corporate Tax returns for both domestic and international clients Producing monthly reports for corporations Processing ATED returns Preparing research for cross boarder tax issues Learning from the mentorship of senior member of the team

 

Preferred criteria of Mixed Tax Semi-Senior:

 

2+ years of tax experience A willingness to develop Ambition to complete CTA Great multi-tasking skills A keen eye for detail

 

Interested to know more? Apply directly or contact Tom Sharland-Harris at AJ Chambers.

 

We are working closely with an impressive, chartered accountancy firm in Wickford, Essex who are looking to appoint a Newly Qualified Accountant with audit experience.

 

Our client is a progressive firm and is keen to employ a newly qualified or finalist, to lead on larger audit jobs whilst working on accounts, corporate tax and consolidated accounts.

 

Remuneration Package

£30,000 - £38,000 (DOE) 23 days annual leave + bank holidays Full study support package including paid courses and study leave Company pension Free parking

 

Newly Qualified Accountant - Duties:

Preparation of accounts for limited companies CT600s Working on audits projects from planning through to completion Working with personal tax returns for Directors and self-assessment returns for individuals and sole traders Providing detailed discussion notes for client meetings on accounting and tax related aspects Direct client involvement – working with the client to solve queries and provide recommendations. Management accounts preparation and cash flow projections This role will be around 70% Accounts and client management and 30% audit lead and management.

 

For further information on this Newly Qualified Accountant position, please apply direct or contact Scott Golding from AJ Chambers.

 

Newly Qualified Accountant - Wickford, Essex

AJ Chambers are currently looking for an energetic Accounts Assistant who is keen to progress their career in a dynamic business with a clear progression plan.

 

For the right individual, future opportunity to become Head of Finance is available. There is also study support available for those who are still in process of undertaking a professional accounting qualification.

 

It is essential that the job holder knows their way around a balance sheet, experienced in job costings (and use of a job costing program, such as EasyBuild, for example), comfortable with bank reconciliations and CIS returns and also fully conversant in Payroll. Someone who has this experience in a Manufacturing or Engineering environment would be looked upon favourably.

 

The role encompasses:

Setting up new jobs on our accounts package. Inputting and running weekly and monthly payroll from job costed time sheets along with associated submission of RTI files to HMRC and year end reporting. Submitting Furlough claims. Posting of employee expenses. Posting of credit card payments. Raising sales invoices and chasing payment, including sales retentions held by clients. Looking after sub-contract payments, including CIS tax status verifications. Transmission of monthly CIS returns. Raising and inputting journals. Monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Dealing with motor penalty notices.

 

The package includes:

Basic salary up to £32,000 3% employer contribution to company pension scheme. 21 days + Bank Holidays (29 total). Free Parking.

 

Working pattern:

08:00 – 16:00 – Monday - Friday, with 1 hour lunch Can also accommodate 09:00 – 17:00 if preferred.

 

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

Senior Manager (Audit)

Top 30 firm

London

Our client provided a personal, partner-led service aimed at entrepreneurial small and medium enterprises (SMEs), large corporates and high-net worth individuals.

Their clients come from many different backgrounds and are active in all branches of commerce and industry, with a reputation that is grounded in quality, delivering premium advisory services efficiently and cost-effectively.

Comprised of over 20+ partners and approximately 300 staff, they supply a range of services spanning audit, corporate taxation, private client services, VAT and forensic accounting, together with a range of sector groups offering specialist industry knowledge.

Client portfolio

Varied from all branches of commerce and industry, ranging from substantial corporations to small businesses. This also includes some charities, trade unions, trade associations, professional societies, and other organisations in the not-for-profit sector. As well as the statutory audit, they also conduct internal audits for a growing number of organisations.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for a portfolio of corporate clients across varied industries. This will include managing the client relationship and ensuring that expectations are managed accordingly. The main duties of this role include:

Planning, supervising, and reviewing audit, accounts, and corporation tax work Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP and FRS102 Supervising junior staff and providing assistance regarding technical queries and professional development, including conducting periodic appraisals Performing billing management Some staff-related administration duties Ad hoc business consultancy Assisting in generating new business Other ad hoc duties in line with the role

As the role progresses, there may also be the opportunity to assist with staff recruitment.

The Candidate

An ACA/ACCA qualified candidate, with a minimum of 5 years\' post qualified experience within a professional services environment.

The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate:

Proven audit experience with a wide range of clients Experience of UK GAAP, FRS102, and IFRS Experience in managing audits Proficient technical ability An awareness of corporate tax, personal tax, and indirect tax Proven leadership and supervisory skills A proven ability to prioritise workload Excellent communication skills A good working knowledge of Microsoft packages

The Benefits

Group Life Cover 25 days holiday on commencement Buying and Selling Holiday Scheme Flexi-time PHI (Permanent Health Insurance) Contributory Private Health Scheme Non-Contributory Health Cash Plan Season Ticket Loan (after qualifying period) Discounted Gym Membership Pension Scheme Cycle voucher scheme

 

 

Graduate Audit Trainee Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate to join a Chartered firm of Accountants based in North West London.

The role would be predominantly focused within Audit, with some exposure to Accounts work too. We are looking for a candidate that has a strong interest and commitment to a career in the Accountancy profession.

Requirements:

A 2:2 above degree, ideally related to Accountancy but other disciplines will be considered 3 A Levels at BBB or higher Grade B or higher in GCSE Maths and English Language

You will be fully trained on the job and will also receive fully study support towards the ACCA or ACA qualification.

This truly is a brilliant opportunity to gain broad experience in a busy Accountancy firm and a great place to start your Accountancy career.

If interested then please apply with your CV.

A leading accountancy practice within Kent are currently looking to hire a Part Qualified Accountant to join their Orpington office.

The firm have a long-standing reputation across Kent and are able to offer full study support to help get you to the end of your qualification. There will be opportunities to develop and progress your career further once you are qualified.

For the right person, they will look to pay up to around £30,000.

The role will include:

Statutory accounts production for limited companies and sole traders Corporation tax computations Personal tax returns Management Accounts preparation on a monthly and quarterly basis Reviewing the bookkeeping and VAT work produced by juniors

Experience/Skills required.

Three years\' experience working within practice Excellent communication skills ACCA/ACA part-qualified or soon to be part-qualified

For further information on the Semi Senior Accountant position, please apply direct or contact James Young at AJ Chambers.

PERSONAL TAX SENIOR

 

PURPOSE OF ROLETo manage a varied personal tax portfolio dealing with all routine personal tax compliance, preparation of tax returns and ad hoc advisory work. The role requires an individual who takes ownership/responsibility of the portfolio under the guidance of a Supervisor/Manager. JOB CONTENT Dealing with correspondence from clients and HMRC, via letters, email and telephoneCompletion of personal tax returns, liaising with clients/third parties to collate information, Data preparation and data entry, preparation of simple income/expenditure/letting accountsExcellent understanding of UK tax compliance cycle and planning for key deadlines/setting targetsChecking tax statements of accounts - advising tax payments and payments on accountElectronic filing of tax returnsChecking tax statements of accounts Assisting with P11D deliveryAssisting at client meetings Dealing with new client set up procedures, letters of engagement and client ID procedures

 

ESSENTIALUnderstands the personal tax compliance cycle (with around 3 years` experience) Assisting with ad hoc personal tax advisory workPractical experience in Share schemes, residency/remittance/split year, capital gains tax, trust & estates, EIS/SEIS, pension chargesDESIRABLEWorking knowledge of CCH personal tax softwareKnowledge of HNWI and UK residency and domicile rules useful P11D preparation but not essential