AJ Chambers are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join a leading independent accountancy firm based in Southampton.

This is an incredible opportunity for a driven and technically strong accountant to step up into a rewarding role that offers a high level of responsibility at a leading firm.

The Role:

Completing sets of accounts for review by the supervisor, manager, or partner Preparing management accounts, cash-flow forecasts, and other reports Managing time to ensure that jobs are finished within budget and schedule Completing corporation tax computations and returns for review Assisting with various duties such as occasional VAT returns

The Ideal Candidate:

4 years of public practice experience Motivated and willingness - genuine opportunity to grow and prosper in the firm QBE and ACA/ACCA Qualified will be considered Solid accounts preparation and corporate/personal tax knowledge Ability to review work and supervise trainees Very good communication skills

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

Senior Accountant - Southampton

Private Client Tax Senior Manager

 

A leading independent accountancy practice looking for an ambitious, motivated and highly technical Tax Advisor.

 

The role will involve managing the private client team and overseeing all compliance matters with the primary focus of the role being to deliver tax advice to clients.

 

The successful candidate should be CTA qualified and will have at least five years\' post-qualification experience, with some management responsibilities already.

 

Reporting to the Tax Partner, the role will include:

 

Managing the team and process to deliver all compliance matters; personal and partnerships tax returns, and P11ds. Maintaining a portfolio of high net-worth individuals and clients with more complex tax matters. Delivering comprehensive advice and tax planning for clients. Good report writing and communication skills are essential. Supporting Partners engaging with potential clients. Assisting with the development of the tax practice by working with the tax partner on client seminars, press articles, newsletters, networking and internal training.  Training and developing the private client tax team. Managing department KPIs. 

 

The successful candidate will be technically astute, personable, commercial and a good communicator. 

 

An ambitious candidate looking to take the next step in their career would be considered.

 

This is an exciting role with excellent prospects for progression within a substantial, ambitious and growing independent practice.

 

Remuneration will be competitive and commensurate with skill sets and experience.

AJ Chambers are working with a great firm based in Sidcup who are currently looking for an Semi-Senior Accountant to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for a for the ideal candidate to join an independent, forward thinking practice who are offering a competitive salary and great progression opportunities.

The Role:

Accounts preparation and review, for sole traders, partnerships, and SME limited companies for subsequent partner review Supporting Junior Members of the team when necessary Ad Hoc Preparation of Management Accounts Preparation of VAT Returns Simple Tax returns

Role Requirements:

AAT Qualified/ACA/ACCA Part Qualified 1-2 Years UK Practice Experience

If you are interested in this role, please contact Chloe Scott at AJ Chambers

Semi-Senior Accountant – Sidcup

A brilliant opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join the team at an exciting and dynamic Accountancy Practice.

What\'s on Offer?

Salary - £38,000 - £45,000 Genuine opportunities for progression to Manager Working on a exciting, international client base

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties will be split approximately 80% Statutory account, 15% Management Accounts, & 5% review of Bookkeeping Preparation of financial statements for FRS 102 and more complex FRS 102 1A companies and FRS105 accounts Preparation and review of VAT returns Working closely with colleagues to ensure quality of output and efficiency of procedures Actively engaging with senior staff/partners to gain a good understanding of the business and clients Offer support and training to clients using cloud accounting software and helping them to transition from their current systems Attending client meetings as required Review and submission of company secretarial work and statutory books as required

The Ideal Candidate

ACA/ACCA/Equivalent Qualified 5 years+ experience working within Accountancy Practice A working knowledge of Italian would be beneficial, though not essential, as a large portion of the client portfolio of the firm are Italian based companies Excellent and up to date technical knowledge

For be considered for this role please apply, or contact Adam Munro at AJ Chambers Recruitment

AJ Chambers are currently representing a Top 20 firm who are seeking a US/UK Tax Manager for their office in Central London.

 

Excellent opportunity to join one of the UK\'s most successful firms Opportunities for career progression The chance to work on a varied portfolio of clients Excellent benefits

 

US/UK Tax Manager Responsibilities

 

Providing US Tax services Organising the compliance process Management of a portfolio of clients Advisory work as required Assisting your team and managers to service clients Ensure client files are in order and contain all required information Dealing with the international dimension to clients affairs. To develop and maintain professional relationships with clients and within the firm

 

US/UK Tax Manager requirements

 

EA and/or CPA qualified Practice experience in US Tax Experience working on advisory projects Have worked at a similar level in previous role

 

For more information on this US/UK Tax Manager role, please apply directly or contact Tom Sharland-Harris at AJ Chambers.

AJ Chambers are working with a fast-growing firm of chartered accountants who are looking to recruit a new Accounts and Audit semi-senior to join their Winchester based office.

If you believe you are a motivated, ambitious individual and wish to be part of an outstanding Accounts and Audit team and you have experience in preparing accounts, organising audit work and have a positive client focused attitude, then this job role is for you.

 Accounts and Audit Semi-Senior roles and responsibilities:

Happy to travel depending upon client commitments (travel expenses paid for) Statutory accounts preparation from complete and incomplete books and records Audit work – planning, fieldwork and completion, corporation tax Able to form good relationships with clients and colleagues alike Assessing and obtaining information needed for the preparation of corporate tax returns Reporting to Seniors, Managers and Partners within the Accounts and Audit Team

Accounts and Audit Semi-Senior qualities and qualifications:

ACCA or ACA qualified or part-qualified At least three years\' experience in general practice  Must be competent in preparing accounts (sole trader, partnership and company accounts) based on incomplete books and records Must have experience with audit work – experience of fieldwork to review stage an advantage Ability to work closely with Accounts and Audit Seniors and Managers Exemplary team player with a positive, client focused attitude Competent on computers and associated software. Working knowledge of CCH Accounts Production, CCH Audit Automation, Xero and MS Office products, especially Excel Excellent administrative, organisational and communication skills, good spoken and written English Ability to work efficiently to strict deadlines

If you would like to be part of a team who constantly strives to exceed our clients\' expectations by delivering a high quality, client focused service then all you need to do is apply directly or contact Alfie Thomson at AJ Chambers.

If you believe you possess many of the above qualities but do not wish to apply for this role, do get in touch to enable us to find you a more suited job role. 

A brilliant opportunity to join one of the UK\'s largest and most prestigious firms, as our client are looking for an Audit senior to join their Natural Energy & Shipping team in the London office.

What\'s on Offer?

Salary - £45,000 - £50,000 per annum 25 days annual leave, plus ability to buy and sell days Interest free season ticket loan Great opportunities for development and progression within the firm

Duties & Responsibilities

Assists in the planning, execution and finalisation of all areas of the audit assignment for manager or partner review Identifies risk matters and raises with a manager or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters Active engagement with senior client staff in order to gain a good understanding of their business and ensure the efficient execution of the audit Ensuring that all jobs run to on schedule and to budget Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements Supervise, coach and develop junior members of staff within teams, on client premises and in the office

The Ideal Candidate

ACA/ACCA/equivalent qualified Strong experience working within an audit focused role within accountancy practice Experience in the Natural Energy or Shipping industyr is preferable, but not essential Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site

For more information on this role please apply, or contact Adam Munro at AJ Chambers Recruitment.

A brilliant opportunity to join one of the UK\'s largest and most prestigious firms, as our client are looking for an Audit senior to join their Public Sector team in the London office.

What\'s on Offer?

Salary - £45,000 - £50,000 per annum 25 days annual leave, plus ability to buy and sell days Interest free season ticket loan Great opportunities for development and progression within the firm

Duties & Responsibilities

Assists in the planning, execution and finalisation of all areas of the audit assignment for manager or partner review Identifies risk matters and raises with a manager or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters Active engagement with senior client staff in order to gain a good understanding of their business and ensure the efficient execution of the audit Ensuring that all jobs run to on schedule and to budget Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements Supervise, coach and develop junior members of staff within teams, on client premises and in the office

The Ideal Candidate

ACA/ACCA/equivalent qualified Strong experience working within an audit focused role within accountancy practice Experience working with clients in the Public Sector is preferable, but not essential Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site

For more information on this role please apply, or contact Adam Munro at AJ Chambers Recruitment.

A brilliant opportunity to join one of the UK\'s largest and most prestigious firms, as our client are looking for an Audit Semi-Senior to join their Public Sector team in the London office.

What\'s on Offer?

Salary - £28,000 - £36,000 per annum 25 days annual leave, plus ability to buy and sell days Support to complete or undertake ACA/ACCA studies Great opportunities for further development and progression within the firm

Duties & Responsibilities

You will assist within the wider team by obtaining audit evidence necessary to support opinions given Prepare analysis of accounting data from client\'s books and records Ensure audit files have all relevant documentation on the appropriate section; review appropriate and sufficient documentation obtained to support the opinion and conclusions Active engagement with client staff in the gathering of appropriate audit evidence Active adherence to budget and timetable, bringing matters to the attention of the Senior or Manager, particularly when actual time is in excess of budget Involvement in the planning, execution and finalisation of the audit assignment supporting the Audit Manager Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements Identify and understand client needs, including providing initial solutions to client challenges, then communicating these needs and solutions to your Senior or Manager Build strong relationships with new and established clients Carry out ad hoc assignments as reasonably required by your group Undertake any training or development co-ordinated by your group Coaching and assisting more junior trainees on the team, both at client premises and in the office

The Ideal Candidate

Studying towards or Part Qualified ACA/ACCA/equivalent Prior experience working within an audit focused role within accountancy practice Experience working with Public Sector clients would be beneficial, though not essential Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements A keen interest and desire to develop and progress in your role

For more information on this role please apply, or contact Adam Munro at AJ Chambers Recruitment.

Client / Team Manager – Accountancy practice BarnetUp to £65,000 (Depending on Experience)

AJ Chambers Recruitment is very happy to be working with an independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Barnet, on their requirement for a Client / Team Manager. This is a full-time, permanent role.

Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage clients\' accounts, tax and value-added services assignments, to include monitoring progress against budget and established timeframe, review of work completed by junior team members and resolving all issues prior to Partner review; Assist in the management of the overall team on a day to day basis; Manage a portfolio of clients including client take-on procedures to include the preparation of accounts and tax returns for companies, sole traders, partnerships and individuals; Act as a major point of contact within the firm for client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided and maintaining regular contact with clients; Provision of general tax advice to clients; Develop, retain and motivate junior members of staff (includes ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for appraisees) Work as part of the management team on issues such as resources planning, staff retention, improving our tools and processes and efficiency gains Keep up to date with all technical developments to ensure continued excellent services with the client

 

What will you need to be successful in this role?

ACCA/ACA qualified would be ideal although suitable experience qualified by experience would be seriously considered Strong IRIS, Xero, Sage and QuickBooks experience A proven track record in this kind of role Good commercial acumen Excellent time management and priority setting An understanding of the pressures and importance of effective portfolio management Ability to communicate well with clients and understand their requirements

What will you get in return?

Competitive salary (DOE) Own Portfolio of varied and interesting clients A fun and supportive working environment Extensive benefits package Management title and a team to manage On site parking

If you believe you have what it takes to be successful in this Client / Team Manager role based in Barnet and you would like to be considered, please do apply direct and we will be in touch if short-listed.

 

Client / Team Manager – Accountancy practice BarnetUp to £65,000 (Depending on Experience)

 

AJ Chambers are currently representing an R&D Tax Manager to Join a Top 10 Firm\'s London Office  

 

The Role:

 

As an R&D Tax Manager, you will be responsible for providing specialist advice to clients on R&D tax reliefs, including the technical, tax and financial aspects of the relief schemes. A key aspect of the role will be the management and preparation of written reports supporting claims for R&D tax reliefs. 

 

In addition, you will be expected to maintain excellent client relationships across a portfolio of cases and may also be asked to support the sales team in business development, proposals and other sales activities.

 

R&D Tax Manager duties will include:

 

Meeting with clients/targets at all stages of the sales and production process in order to discuss R&D reliefs. This is likely to include both finance and senior technical contacts Interviewing in-house technical staff in order to gain an understanding of their activities so as to permit an assessment to be made as to whether the activity is eligible R&D for the purposes of the reliefs being sought Working with the relevant client contacts to gather detailed financial, HR and any other data to facilitate the calculation of the relief, including where necessary designing methodologies for quantifying the eligible R&D expenditure Preparing and reviewing structured reports in support of the claims made, including descriptions of the R&D projects identified and setting out why the projects are considered eligible for relief Contacting and liaising directly with HM Revenue and Customs on behalf of clients to discuss and obtain agreement of the claims, including attending meetings, telephone calls and drafting written correspondence

 

Ideal requirements for R&D Tax Manager:

 

Science or Engineering Postgraduate Degree Excellent knowledge of UK R&D tax relief schemes and claim quantification Proven experience of managing several projects simultaneously, and experience working within a business unit with internal and external clients Proven experience of working independently on R&D tax relief claims for both small and large companies Willingness to train, supervise, manage and take responsibility for new staff joining the team

 

For more information on this R&D Tax Manager role, please apply directly or contact Tom Sharland-Harris at AJ Chambers

Accounts Semi Senior- Oakham

 

AJ Chambers are currently working with an well established and growing independent firm of Chartered Accountants, who are looking for an ambitious Accounts Semi Senior to join their dynamic team in the Oakham office.

 

This practice is one of the best environments for your development, their approach is committed, caring and conscientious and a big emphasis is placed on employees maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

 

As you can tell, this is an incredible opportunity for a driven candidate to join a great firm, which focus on development and nurturing talent from within. The role will include you servicing SME clients on their Year End Accounts, Management Accounts and Bookkeeping requirements.

 

Accounts Semi Senior Duties:

Producing Year End accounts for clients

Producing Management Accounts for clients

Bookkeeping Duties

Working with Seniors to ensure that jobs are completed on time.

Drafting client letters

Preparing VAT Returns

Preparing Corporation Tax computations

 

Accounts Semi Senior Requirements:

AAT Qualified or Part Qualified ACA/ACCA

At least 4 years of experience gained in a practice setting

Accounts preparation experience gained in practice

Strong communication skills and ability to liaise and form relationships with clients

Accuracy, deadline focused and the ability to work on their own initiative is crucial

Experience with accounts software e.g. Xero, Quickbooks etc.

 

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 company in question interests you, but you do not match the required specification, please contact me to discuss other roles that may be available.

 

Accounts Semi- Senior- Oakham