Audit Semi-Senior - Hitchin

AJ Chambers are currently representing a Large, Independent Firm of Chartered Accountants, who are seeking an Audit Semi Senior, to join their strong Audit and Accounts Team.

You will work as part of the established Corporate team based in Hitchin which will see you performing the accurate and efficient processing of client accounting information.

The Role:

Client audit assignments: in house preparation and attendance at client premises 70% of the role 30% other duties such as preparing accounts, and drafting tax computations Planning of audits for review by Manager/Partner Preparation of compliance tests, required paperwork prior to assignment Undertaking assigned tasks on client premises to agreed plan Regular liaison with office or onsite based supervisor whilst undertaking tasks including problem solving Control of own assignment time within pre-determined budget Professional liaison with client and/or client’s staff Completion of work to the satisfaction Manager Accounts finalisation, file completion and tax computations Responsibility for other team members’ in due course, required to assist new trainees, less experienced members in the team

The Ideal Candidate:

ACA/ACCA part qualified or fully qualified 2-3 years’ experience planning and working on audits of varying sizes Client facing experience Behavioural competencies Good interpersonal and organisational skills A highly professional appearance and attitude Enthusiastic, keen to learn and take on new challenges Highly organised with evidenced ability to manage time

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

Audit Semi Senior - Hitchin

Financial Controller

AJ Chambers are delighted to be exclusively working with a highly successful group of companies based in Essex who are currently looking for a commercial Financial Controller to assist with the phased retirement of the existing Finance Director over 2 years. It is therefore the expectation that the successful candidate would step into a higher-level Finance Director role in a short space of time and become the pivotal person in the running of the organisation over the years to come.

Leading and motivating the team as well as being the link between the finance function and the board of directors. Eventually, the candidate will be key to assisting with the decision making and growth of the group.

The skills requirement, as outlined below, are important in ensuring accurate and timely management information however, the shareholders are also looking for someone that demonstrates strong soft skills, emotional intelligence, and commerciality.

Experience/Skill Requirements:

Given the size of the group and the range of trading activities, the candidate would be expected to have prior experience in a Financial Controller role and ideally experience with group accounting or dealing with a group of companies. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent is preferable. As mentioned above, on top of strong financial ability, the candidate will need to demonstrate strong soft skills. The successful candidate will need to be a dynamic and flexible person who can deal with the day-to-day ad-hoc requirements on top of the finance function and be willing to support the shareholders in all various aspects. Ability to demonstrate commerciality and adaptability. The candidate must have an analytical ability to both understand where there may be errors and to translate what the figures mean to the directors. Experience of working in different settings and well versed in understanding how the business works and translating this into the control and output of quality financial information. Ideally, the candidate would have experience using Sage.

Job Description:

The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day processing and would be supported by the team that is responsible for this. Producing timely monthly management accounts on both an individual and group company basis (4 companies). Formally report to the board quarterly and be required to have a good understanding of the figures. The expectation would be to then present them to the board in a way that they can understand and interpret them to allow focused and commercial decision making that benefits the group. Reflect on the management information produced and the current KPI’s in use to measure performance and see if this can be enhanced to benefit the group. Daily cash management. Preparation of budgets and forecasts for individual companies and group. Have an absolute handle and understanding of any variances from budget/expectations so that they can be explained to the board and rectified where necessary and possible. Although knowledge of FRS102 and current accounting requirements would be a bonus, it is not essential as the accounts and disclosures are prepared by external auditors. Produce annual figures and audit pack to be passed to the auditors. Oversee the 1-week interim audit and 2-week final audit to provide information to the auditors, as necessary. Required to deal with VAT returns and have knowledge of partial exemption. Payroll is processed by one of the team members, but this would be overseen by the Finance Controller who will ensure that standards and regulations are being adhered to. There would also be a requirement to review the payroll process and ensure this is efficient. Review current systems and make suggestions/changes where necessary to improve. Focus balance between the smooth function of financial systems as well as being commercially minded so that you can interact and support the senior leadership team.

Team Management

Work with and oversee the finance team which currently consists of 4 people. The team would report to the Financial Controller who would in turn report to the Finance Director for the first 6-12 months to allow them to fully understand the business and the ad-hoc requirements of the group and the board. Line manager responsibilities would include appraising these team members, annual pay reviews and disciplinary. Eventually, the Financial Controller would also be responsible for managing resources and recruiting. Lead and motivate the team, ensuring the team are organised, understand what is required of them, answer their queries, support, and offer guidance, as necessary. Liaise with the third-party HR consultants where necessary to ensure due process is followed in any areas of employee dispute where necessary.

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

AJ Chambers are pleased to be working with a long-established London based firm of chartered accountants who are looking for an Outsourcing Semi-Senior to join their team.

The role is within their Outsourced Finance team, looking after the day to day accounting for a number of clients and delivering the highest quality professional services possible.

What’s on Offer?

Salary - £24,000 - £28,000 Remote working possibilities – Up to 100% remote if desired! Study support towards completing ACCA/ACA qualification

Duties & Responsibilities

Record day to day financial transactions in Xero Ensure bank reconciliations are performed, including current accounts as well as any petty cash and credit card accounts Proactively managing sales & purchase ledger balances Maintaining records to the trial balance stage, including managing and reconciling control accounts and month-end journals Agree timelines directly with clients & ensure work is completed within these agreed deadlines To produce management accounts to a very high standard Produce VAT returns Preparation and submission of annual P11D’s Keep up to date with changing VAT and accounting knowledge Liaise with the support team to book courses/webinars/etc. for personal development; Collaborating with other departments in the firm concerning accounts preparation, corporation tax and personal tax

The Ideal Candidate

AAT Qualified OR Studying towards ACCA/ACA qualification Able to work effectively with minimal supervision in line with the firm remote working policy Strong interpersonal and team working skills Excellent communication skills, both internally & externally A desire to continue professional growth & development as you progress within the firm

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

Remote Bookkeeper / Outsourcing Semi-Senior – London Based Accountancy Firm

My client, a well-established and successful Accountancy Firm based in London are looking to recruit a remote working Bookkeeper / Outsourcing Semi-Senior to join their Outsourcing team.

This role will be 100% remote – so you can be based anywhere in the UK.

As the successful candidate, you will look after the day to day accounting for a number of the firm’s clients, delivering the highest quality of work to their clients. Your key duties will include day to day bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll and preparing management accounts for a portfolio of clients – experience in all of these areas is essential.

The role will involve:

Recording day to day financial transactions using Xero. Raising sales invoices, recording purchase invoices and posting bank payments. Maintaining records to the trial balance stage including managing and reconciling control accounts and month end journals for: Prepayments Accruals Depreciation Payroll Rent free periods Deferred / accrued income Preparing VAT returns Preparing management accounts Collaborating with other departments in the firm i.e. accounts preparation and personal tax

You:

Will be AAT qualified or a few exams away from completing Level 4 Strong experience in a Bookkeeping / Outsourcing role within an Accountancy Practice Strong communication skills Embracer of technology

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

Outsourcing Semi-Senior | Central London Firm | Opportunities to Work Remotely!

I am pleased to be working with a well-established and friendly firm of Accountants based in Central London, who are looking for an Outsourcing / Business Services Semi-Senior to join their team.

As the successful candidate, your primary duties will include carrying out bookkeeping tasks, VAT, processing payroll and preparing management accounts for your own portfolio of clients. Experience in all 4 of these areas is essential.

You will also be AAT qualified, or very close to completing Level 4.

Key Responsibilities:

Recording day to day financial transactions Performing bank reconciliations which include current accounts as well as any petty cash and credit card accounts Updating records to trial balance stage including: Prepayments Accruals Depreciation Deferred / accrued income Rent free periods Payroll journals Processing invoices and making payments on client’s behalf Producing management accounts Preparing VAT returns Processing payroll

If you have experience using Sage, Xero, or CCH this would be an additional benefit.

This role will be office based when COVID restrictions are lifted, but there will be opportunities to work from home for some of the time.

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

AJ Chambers are recruiting for a Private Client Tax Senior for work in a Top 30 Firms London office

You will be joining a professional, and reputable firm, that has clear structure and realistic opportunity for fast progression. In regards to the client base, this will be focused on sporting professionals, so experience / a keen interest in this field is desired.

Private Client Tax Senior Responsibilities:

Working within the private client department within the sports team Preparation of tax returns Reviewing the work of junior staff Working closely with both clients and partners Suggesting tax planning opportunities for clients Communication and correspondence with HMRC Communication with and answering queries from clients

Private Client Tax Senior Requirements:

3 years personal tax experience in practice Ideally ATT or CTA qualified/studying Good communication skills Knowledge of the following areas will be helpful: income tax, capital allowances, employment taxes, capital gains tax and benefits, and non-doms, capital gains tax, treatment of foreign income and inheritance tax

For further information on this Private Client Tax Senior, please apply direct or contact Thomas Sharland-Harris at AJ Chambers​

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Accounts Manager

The Firm are a specialist Tax Consultants and Chartered Accountants. They provide expert tax advice and the general business support their clients require, particularly for growing companies and their stakeholders.

The client base is principally high-tech companies based in London which are raising funds to develop their product and to prepare for the next stage of their growth, some perhaps to Unicorn status. The Firm continues to win these exciting clients and is expanding. They are essentially a London Firm, but based in Sevenoaks to provide a better work/life balance.

Their high tech clients are growing rapidly and they are providing the advice they need on tax issues and also supporting them to manage this growth and their rapidly changing accounting needs, including bookkeeping, management accounts, VAT returns etc and year end reporting.

Their Offices in Sevenoaks are centrally located within easy walk of the Station and so are accessible by train or by car.

Role

They are recruiting an experienced accountant who is able to work with clients to provide the accounting support they need. This includes:

Bookkeeping using Xero Preparation/review of statutory accounts using IRIS. Familiarity with Microsoft Office. Preparation/review of VAT returns Providing support on payroll and other compliance issues including company secretarial when needed. Working with the Tax team and providing support where appropriate.

The individual will manage junior staff and work under the supervision of the Partners and Senior Accounts Manager.

About you

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) used to being in a professional environment and working with clients. You will need to have the ability to learn to analyse client situations to identify issues and opportunities and apply your experience to help provide solutions to clients. You should also have good communication skills, be systematic, diplomatic and focused, and be a good team player.

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

TAX SENIOR/MANAGER

Main duties and responsibilities:

Manage a portfolio of personal tax clients Responsible for advising on the following taxes: Income tax, Corporate Tax, VAT, Research and Development, P11D, Form 42 Maintain detailed working knowledge of the impact on tax in respect of changes to accounting standards and guidelines Prepare personal, partnership and corporation tax returns, particularly the more complex cases, along with reviewing working paper files prepared by other members of the team Reporting to the Tax Director Follow existing systems, update them, and develop new ones as appropriate

Direct reports:

One trainee

Analytical and judgemental skills:

To formulate reasoned views and recommendations, tempering technical knowledge with commercialism to address complex issues, seeking consultation where required. Good practical judgement Accurate attention to detail. Working to deadlines

Communication skills:

To speak with confidence in all client handling situations To write clear, concise presentations and correspond efficiently with colleagues To identify key issues from file reviews and discussions

Personal qualities:

To demonstrate utmost integrity, tact self motivation and drive. Can do attitude, sense of urgency. Able to gain the trust of clients and fellow professionals and support them Organised and capable of managing several tasks and priorities at once, multi-tasking while keeping goals in sight

Qualifications and experience

ATT and preferably CTA qualified with experience of both personal and corporate tax Up to date knowledge of tax legislation IRIS software ideally

AJ Chambers are currently recruiting for a Trainee Accounts Assistant to join an exciting Construction Company based in Essex. This is a full-time, permanent position and full training will be provided.

Over time, the role will incorporate learning end-to-end purchase ledger at a medium to high volume whilst assisting the Financial Controller and Bought Ledger Supervisor.

The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude, be confident and willing to learn the full Accounts Payable function.

Key Duties:

Assist team with the whole Accounts Payable function. Assist with and learn how to process invoices into the accounting system. Assist with accounts reconciliation. Assist with payment runs. Data Entry and updating files. Assist with month-end duties. Learn and assist with CIS calculations and payments. Learn current processes and assist with implementing new, improved methods of working and efficiencies. Reporting into the Financial Controller and Bought Ledger Supervisor.

Person Requirement:

Minimum of 5 GSCE’s (A-C or equivalent) – Essential. AAT Level 2 or above – Desirable. Competent with Microsoft Packages – Desirable. Willing to learn accounting systems (Sage Professional) – Essential. Excellent attention to detail Ability to work in a focused manner. Excellent communication skills. Able to work to strict deadlines.

Package:

Salary – Competitive. Benefits – Free medical. Company Pension.

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

AJ Chambers are working alongside a well-known firm of accountants based locally to Beaconsfield who are seeking an Audit Senior.

Our client is offering great training in a supportive environment, alongside excellent progression opportunities within 12-18 months.

The Role:

Planning, conducting, and finalisation of Audit assignments, across a variety of business sectors; working closely with client managers and directors to meet reporting deadlines Preparing accounts and corporation tax computations for corporate clients across a variety of sectors and reporting to assignment managers Develop relationships with clients and professional contacts, as well as other team members Developing own technical skills and professional competencies Control of assignment cost budgets Supervision and development of junior team members, ensuring standards are met

The Ideal Candidate:

ACCA or ACA part qualified/qualified would be ideal but is not essential 2 years’ audit and accounting experience, within a small or medium-sized general practice environment Experience with supervising and developing more junior staff members Able to work to deadlines, and are focused enough to want to exceed the most unreasonable customer demands

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

Audit Senior - Beaconsfield

AJ Chambers are working alongside a reputable accountancy firm in the Beaconsfield area who are actively seeking an Audit and Accounts Semi Senior.

Our client is a family-friendly accountancy firm, who is well known in the area as being a supportive place to grow and learn.

The Role:

Preparation of accounts from client records Carrying out fieldwork on audits Working in a client-facing position, supporting senior members of the team when required Visiting client premises Developing and maintaining client relationships Assisting with the supervision and training of the more junior members

The Ideal Candidate:

2 years+ in an accountancy firm ACA/ACCA part qualified Good technical knowledge of accounting and audit standards Experience with a variety of accounting software's

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

Audits & Accounts Semi Senior - Beaconsfield

Personal Tax Manager

AJ Chambers are recruiting for a Personal Tax Manager to join an established accountancy practice in North Birmingham

The Highlights:

Friendly firm with a family feel to it Secure role with appropriate amount of autonomy Support available from the firm’s other tax specialists Ability to grow the role if you like, but equally no pressure to do so

Responsibilities:

General compliance work Dealing with: HNWIs, Capital gains tax calculations, investment portfolios for tax returns, trust returns, LLP and Partnership returns Liaising with HMRC Suggesting potential tax planning opportunities Providing timely and accurate delivery of tax services whilst adhering to the firm’s quality standards

About you:

Ability to independently manage a portfolio Experience with a portfolio as described above Qualifications valued but not essential Can complete work in an accurate and timely manor

Interested in hearing more about Personal Tax Manager jobs? Apply directly, or contact Tom Sharland-Harris at AJ Chambers