Mixed Tax Junior

AJ Chambers are currently seeking a Mixed Tax Junior for a Central London accountancy practice

The Firm: The firm was founded in London and has been established for 100 years. They serve a wide ranging mix of both personal and corporate clients

The Role:

You will be joining a team consisting of: 2 assistants, 1 senior, 1 manager and 1 partner. The role reports directly to manager / senior level, both will guide you in assisting with tax work for a portfolio of mixed tax clients. You will be developing you compliance skill, as you progress, you will also get opportunities to work on advisory.

Duties:

Assisting with a portfolio of personal and corporate clients Preparing and filing both personal and corporate tax returns Covering a wide range of tax issues including but not limited to; Residency, Domicile, CGT, R&D, EIS and SEIS Completing some admin tasks as required To begin / complete ATT studies

Requirements:

Ideally studying ATT Dedication to a career in tax

AAT Accountant

St Ives

Up to £32,000 (DOE)

Are you AAT qualified and looking for your next role, with progression and support into ACA/ACCA? If you are, AJ Chambers may have the perfect role for you!

We are currently looking for an AAT qualified candidate, or someone at the early stages of ACA/ACCA who wants to prosper in a well-established accountancy practice.

The Role:

Accounts preparation General bookkeeping duties General payroll duties Preparation of VAT returns Some taxation work

The Ideal Candidate:

Practice experience is essential Have an interest in accountancy, and looking to progress Excellent communication skills Good computer skills and ideally experienced with Excel, Xero and/or Sage

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

AAT Accountant

St Ives

Up to £32,000 (DOE)

Audit Executive

A Top 20 award winning firm are seeking an experienced Audit Supervisor for their Thames Valley Region. They will also consider newly qualified auditors or those ready to step up to Assistant Manager.

While they work with a range of clients within multiple industries, this region is recognised for the excellent quality of its schools and they offer specialist expertise within the education sector. They also have strong links to the manufacturing and professional practices sectors and appreciate a regular flow of new work from local business as well as several London based companies due to their convenient location.

Main Responsibilities:

Produce a detailed audit planning memorandum, including details of any potential difficulties that may have been encountered during previous audits and ensure correct tests are applied to produce sufficient audit evidence, discuss with Partner/Manager Allocate sections to junior staff and brief on what is expected of them Answer queries from juniors throughout the audit Complete audits in accordance with MHA MacIntyre Hudson audit procedures, with assistance from more senior members of staff Monitor the progress of jobs, ensure that budgets are met, address any problems that are encountered to ensure that the audit is finished within budget and timeframe Check and supervise the work of more junior staff both on-site and in-office and complete any sections as necessary Ensure all hours worked on any client are recorded correctly, enabling a true reflection of the profitability of the job to be shown Complete analysis of items for tax Sign off audit sections, address any problems and/or queries and complete the file before passing it on to the Partner/Manager for review Prepare draft financial statements for manager review

Qualifications and Skills:

ACA or ACCA, qualified with practice experience 3+ years of Auditing experience Excellent audit analysis skills Previous experience of mentoring junior members of staff Good up-to-date technical knowledge including recent developments in accounting standards

The Offering

Genuine work-life balance Accredited Investor in People New and improved programme for Succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential Employee Recognition awards and bonuses Amazing employee referral scheme, paying up to £4000 for a successful referral Paid CSR time And much more!

AJ Chambers are currently working with a well-established and forward-thinking firm of chartered accountants, based in Milton Keyens, who are seeking a Semi Senior Accountant.

This is an excellent opportunity that offers full study support and a clear, structured career pathway.

Duties:

Preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies Corporation Tax returns Annual accounts for sole-traders and partnerships VAT returns Review of Bookkeeping Filing year-end accounts online with Companies House Communicating with clients via phone and email

Requirements:

ACCA/AAT Studier 2 years' experience within accountancy practice Able to prepare full statutory accounts Strong inter-personal and communication skills

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

Semi Senior Accountant - Milton Keynes

We are very excited to be working with a UK Top 100 firm who are looking for a highly skilled and experienced individual to join them as Head of Audit & Accounts in their London offices.

In this role you will be responsible for overseeing the Audit & Accounts department, focusing on the attraction, training, development & progression of colleagues, as well as acting as a technical go to for all queries from within the team

What’s on Offer?

Salary - £80,000 (Negotiable) Highly engaged team with a people-centred culture across the firm 35-hour week + Flexitime working

Duties & Responsibilities

Oversee the Audit & Accounts Department Manage Supervisors within the department, ensuring their roles are defined, optimised and impactful, as well as providing them with development opportunities Manage the performance of the department in terms of WIP, billing and chargeable time Take ownership of all recruitment within the department, to include trainee/graduate recruitment Oversee, develop and manage audit and accounts Trainees on their career path to becoming Seniors Design and implement Auditing and Accounting training protocols Take ownership of larger client audits to ensure an excellent level of professionalism and experience is applied to this chargeable work Be in the position, as an R.I. to sign off audit reports Lead the department in establishing the firm as an ‘Audit Centre of Excellence’ Involvement in ad-hoc projects such as the implementation of the next generation audit software

The Ideal Candidate

Registered Responsible Individual with ICAEW ACA or ACCA qualified Substantial experience at Senior Manager or Director level Previous experience in training and developing colleagues Previous experience managing projects and implementing new systems & ideas IFRS, SRA and Charity or other regulated audit work exposure

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

We are very excited to be working with a UK Top 100 firm who are looking for an Accounts & Audit Manager to join the team in their Central London offices!

What’s on Offer?

Salary - £60,000 - £65,000 Highly engaged team with a people-centred culture across the firm 35-hour week + Flexitime working

Duties & Responsibilities

Working directly with two Partners to oversee a portfolio of audit and non-audit clients, ensuring that all compliance requirements are met Provide high level technical guidance on audit, accounts and tax matters Client management and commercial awareness Consider and explore opportunities for winning new work Maintaining a sound technical knowledge and awareness of emerging issues Overseeing specific client assignments Majority of work will currently be focussed on accounts statutory compliance under FRS102/FRS102 1A with some reporting under IFRS and undertaking specialist audits such as Charities Liaising and meeting with clients in relation to audit planning, progress and conclusion Assessing tax treatments to ensure tax efficiency and supervising & filing tax returns Providing proactive advice as to technical aspects and solutions to accounting, financial reporting and tax computation Assessing performance of audit staff allocated for review and mentoring Organising and participating in audit meetings to discuss topical issues Perform any special professional work as requested by partners Completing and updating client due diligence forms as and when required

The Ideal Candidate

ACA or ACCA qualified Experience at Manager level in an accountancy practice setting Previous experience in supervising and reviewing work of junior colleagues Strong working knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS

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

Senior Accountant – Cloud focused TringUp to £45,000 pa (Depending on Experience)

AJ Chambers are pleased to be representing an Independent and tech savvy cloud based chartered accountancy firm in Tring who are looking for a fully qualified, or Finalist Accountant to join their small but growing and forward-thinking business.

The business growth and success is due to a passion for seeking new and innovative ways to support SME's achieve their goals. An integral part of their plans includes using Xero as a driving force for their firm.

The ideal candidate would be Xero certified, or have a very good working knowledge of the inner workings of Xero and /or other cloud focused softwares and how they can be used to streamline services and businesses.

Job Description

Managing a varied range of clients including sole traders, limited companies, partnerships and groups Reviewing the work performed by other team members Enjoy and be available to attend business networking events and work on new business development ideas and opportunities Providing training and support to new and existing team members as needed within the firm Work and plan to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the development of the overall business. Be responsible for improving processes and implementing new systems to benefit the overall running of the business. Work closely with the Managing partner in driving the business forward

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will share the ambitious and entrepreneurial mind set of the owner and work together to expand their services and provide new integration of apps to support the client's individual needs.

Have experience of working in practice (preferably 2 years + PQE) Experience of using cloud software, preferably certified with Xero Confident leader who enjoys networking and development of new business Energetic self-starter who is happy to take responsibility Excellent time management and organisation skills Comfortable working to deadlines Excellent IT skills

What's on Offer

Flexible working including working from home Relaxed dress code Modern offices and independent working style Competitive salary Free parking Profit share Scheme Pathway to partnership with Equity on offer after 1 year of service

If you believe you have what it takes to be successful in this Senior Accountant role based in Tring 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!

Senior Accountant – Cloud focused TringUp to £45,000 pa (Depending on Experience)

AJ Chambers are recruiting for a Tax Senior to join a medium sized firm in London

Friendly firm with a family feel to it Secure role with appropriate amount of autonomy Support available from the firm’s other tax specialists

Tax Senior responsibilities:

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

Tax Senior requirements:

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

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

Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

AJ Chambers are excited to be representing a diverse, family-run business that has branched out to become a multidisciplinary company with an evolution that has been fuelled by a forward-thinking approach. The business embraces the newest technologies and resources to add real value to the services they offer their clients.

We are looking for a proactive Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger) to work with our Client in their brand-new high spec office and to join our friendly growing team in Hertfordshire.

The successful candidate will be assisting the Financial Controller with day-to-day financial administrative tasks, you must be a self-starter with problem-solving skills and be able to turn your hand to anything that is thrown at you. Ideally, you will have had some experience using Xero or similar accounts packages.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with accounts experience seeking a permanent position.

Please note: Due to the rural office location you must be a car driver as there are no public transport links nearby.

Key Responsibilities:

Your duties will include (but are not limited to):

Entering and uploading sales and purchase invoices into Xero. Maintain accurate and up to date customer and supplier information on Xero. Raise Purchase Orders, cross reference, and code invoices with the relevant purchase orders. Credit control including chasing late payments. General administration and ad-hoc finance projects.

Key Requirements:

The ideal person will have:

Some financial experience or be a recent finance graduate. Be a problem solver. Good communication skills. Have excellent Microsoft office skills, particularly Word and Excel. Experience using an accounts package such as Xero. Have your own car and be able to commute to a rural area. Able to work full time in an office.

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

Accounts Assistant

AJ Chambers are currently working with a locally based Construction Company that is looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant to work within their busy team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and self-motivated Accounts Assistant to join a business that is currently on a huge growth trajectory in a varied position that will give great exposure in the busy accounting function for a very successful company.

Study support for AAT qualification available and/or ACCA/CIMA support thereafter.

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Responsible for the integrity and maintenance of the purchase ledger, including posting purchase ledger invoices. Month-end duties including the posting of journals, accruals, and prepayments. Monthly sales invoicing. Statement reconciliations. Supplier and subcontractor payment run processing. CIS returns. Credit Control. Raising sales intercompany invoices. Credit cards. Supporting the wider finance team with any ad-hoc duties. Systems: Sage 200

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the following skills and experiences:

At least 2 years previous experience within an all-round Accounts Assistant role. Experience in a Construction and CIS. Experience in a Manufacturing or Engineering environment will also be considered. Sage 200 experience. Strong Excel skills. Self-motivated and target focused. Strong communication skills (verbally and written).

Contracted Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:00 with an hour unpaid lunch.

Annual Salary: £22,000 - £26,000 (Depending on experience)

Holidays: Statutory 20 days plus bank holidays.

Benefits: Private medical subject to successful completion of probation. Free gym membership. Study support for AAT and/or ACCA/CIMA.

If you match the specified criteria and are interested in discussing the position in more detail, please apply direct or contact Darren Buckley at AJ Chambers