AJ Chambers are currently working on a fantastic opportunity with a cloud focused accountancy firm based in the City of London. Our client is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their team and are seeking a fun individual who is confident and interested in using cloud software, more specifically Xero.

The firm are very modern and forward-thinking and you will be joining a social and collaborative team.

The main duties of the role will be:

Client bookkeeping up to Trial Balance Completing VAT and similar returns Review of records maintained by clients Successfully and efficiently dealing with client queries Potential exposure into statutory accounts preparation

To be considered for this role, you must have experience using Xero in a Practice environment. Ideally, you will be AAT qualified but this is not an essential requirement.

The role will be client facing so a professional and approachable manner alongside excellent communication skills are key.

For more information on this role, or to be considered, please apply with your CV or contact Danielle O\'Hara at AJ Chambers.

AJ Chambers are working alongside a modern, forward-thinking accountancy firm, based in Norwich, who are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their growing team.

A wide array of benefits will be associated with this role including AAT/ACCA block release study support, excellent client exposure, memberships and CPD courses covered, free parking, modern and open plan working environment and free parking on site.

The Role:

Preparation of accounts for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships up to £3M Prepare corporate tax computations for managers review Prepare personal tax returns Involvement in the review of bookkeeping and VAT returns Answering client queries over email and phone calls

The Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for someone with 2+ years practice experience Previous experience working with Xero and/or Sage would be desirable but not essential Ideally you will be an AAT qualified accountant or part qualified ACCA, with a desire to obtain full professional qualification (full support will be provided)

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

Accounts Assistant – Norwich

Part Qualified Accountant – Leading Independent & Training Firm

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join this leading practice as a Part Qualified Accountant. Due to organic growth, the firm are searching for an ambitious individual with previous experience in an accountancy practice to join them and progress within the firm.

Benefits:

£25,000 - £30,000 (DOE) AAT/ACCA/ACA full block release study package provided Excellent exposure to client contact and progression opportunities longer term Scope for promotions as firm continues to grow Free Parking

Location:

Wymondham, Norfolk

Day-to-day duties include:

Preparation of management and statutory accounts for partner review Preparation of corporate tax and self-assessment tax returns Preparing and submitting VAT returns Various bookkeeping duties Attending and preparing for client meetings Liaising with HMRC

The Candidate

A minimum of 3 years\' experience in Public Practice AAT/ACCA/ACA Part Qualified – study support will be provided Excellent interpersonal, written and presentational skills

For more information on this Part Qualified Accountant position, please apply directly or contact Scott Golding at AJ Chambers.

 

AJ Chambers are currently representing a well-established and highly reputable firm of chartered accountants who, due to recent growth, are seeking a Private Client Tax Manager for their office in Orpington.

The Role

As Private Client Tax Manager, you will provide a range of tax services for a variety of private clients and directors/owners of the corporate clients. You will manage your own portfolio, of differing levels of complexity. Advisory work includes capital gains tax advice, inheritance tax planning, trust work and disclosures.

Day-to-day duties include:

Be responsible for all day to day tax compliance affairs of the clients in your portfolio, ensuring professional standards are met Identify and consult with colleagues and the partner on complex technical and risk matters, whilst exercising judgement within agreed parameters Undertake related advisory matters for clients Draft letters, emails and reports and prepare key client reporting documents Ensure WIP is monitored and liaise with the Partner on client billing Support the marketing and development of the firm\'s services and identify selling opportunities within existing client accounts Working with the Partner, identify relevant tax projects and subsequently lead and deliver these Coach and mentor more junior members of the team, reviewing work and managing professional and performance standards Pay attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within the firm

The Candidate

CTA qualified, study support can be provided if you are part qualified Good understanding of personal income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax Competent on routine compliance work with a good understanding of process and procedures Experience of advising on personal taxes Trust advisory experience would be beneficial Knowledge of CCH would advantageous Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

 

For more information on this Private Client Tax Manager position, please contact Jodi King at AJ Chambers.

AJ Chambers are recruiting for a Mixed Tax Junior to join a Top 100 firm in their Central London Office. You will be supported in your studies, with a clear structure for progression

 

If you have between 6 - 18 experience within Tax, this could be your chance to step into a new junior role. This is a great role to start, or to continue in your ATT studies (with full support). You will be joining the mixed team in the firms impressive London office, and you will now share the responsibility of delivering tax compliance to a diverse portfolio of clients. They are an ambitious team, and will assist in providing you with excellent training. 

 

Tax Junior responsibilities:

Working on a mixed portfolio of clients General compliance work Liaising with HMRC Suggesting potential tax planning opportunities Providing basic advice where possible Providing timely and accurate delivery of tax services whilst adhering to the firm\'s quality standards Supporting the partners, managers and other senior staff with general ad-hoc and administrative duties such as preparing spreadsheets etc

 

Tax Junior responsibilities: 

Ideally working towards ATT qualifications Strong GCSE\'s and A-Levels 6 – 18 months tax experience gained in practice Ability to use MS Word and Excel Able to organise and prioritise and monitor workload effectively.   Effective communication skills Self-motivated with ability to produce results under pressure

 

 

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

Accounts Assistant

AJ Chambers are currently representing a leading independent firm of chartered accountants who are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant for their office in Saffron Walden. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly reputable firm that offers first-rate career prospects and a generous remuneration package, which includes full study support.

Benefits:

£25,000 - £35,000 depending on experience AAT and/or ACCA study package provided Flexible working hours Excellent exposure to client contact and progression opportunities longer term

Responsibilities

Preparation of management and statutory accounts for partner review Preparation of corporate tax and self-assessment tax returns Preparing and submitting VAT returns Various bookkeeping duties Attending and preparing for client meetings Liaising with HMRC Ensure the efficient use of appropriate software packages internally and supporting clients\' accounting systems Maintain good working relationships with client staff

The Candidate

AAT qualified – study support will also be provided for this or the ACCA Experience of assisting in the preparation of client accounts Experience of using Iris, Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage preferable but not essential Proven ability to adapt quickly to changing deadlines and priorities Excellent communication skills

For more information on this Accounts Assistant position, please apply directly or contact Scott Golding at AJ Chambers.

 

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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. Your portfolio will be a real mix of UHNWI\'s, HNWI\'s, Politicians, TV personalities, Sports professionals and various other high profile clients. You will not be restricted or pigeonholed in the kind of work you can carry out, but will be encouraged to be a general expert for your private clients.

 Private Client Tax Senior Responsibilities:

Working within the private client department assisting with client issues 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 CTA qualified/studying Good communication skills Good general knowledge of the following areas:  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​

Audit Assistant Manager- Milton Keynes

AJ Chambers are working with a Top 10 Accountancy Practice, who are looking for a Qualified Audit Assistant Manager to join their Milton Keynes office.

As an Audit Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for leading audits on a varied portfolio of clients, supervising Juniors and Semi Seniors. You will be ACA/ACCA Qualified, willing to travel and have previous experience within a similar role.

Key Responsibilities of an Audit Assistant Manager:

Planning Audits and identifying key risk areas. Ability to ensure that all statutory requirements are complied with, and up to date technical knowledge. Ability to ensure that client deadlines are met and to budget Experience of working on more complex aspects of audits. Building strong client relationships and being a point of contact on advice for structuring, systems as well as source of relevant information. Supervising the audit process on site, supporting and managing Audit Team in collaboration with Audit Manager, supporting and developing more junior members of staff. Suggest improvements for audit efficiency and general process internally.

Essential Skills and Experience for this Audit Assistant Manager role:

ACA/ACCA Qualified Previous experience in a Senior Audit or Assistant Manager role for at least 18 months Well-rounded knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to complete assignments within tight deadlines Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Please note that candidates without practice experience will not be considered for this role.

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

 

Audit Assistant Manager – Milton Keynes

Senior Accountant – Salary up to £39,000

AJ Chambers are currently representing a Top 100 firm who are seeking a Senior Accountant for their Ipswich office. This highly reputable and long-established firm offers excellent opportunities for progression and a generous remuneration package.

We are looking to speak with a commercially minded accountant, with considerable statutory/management accounts experience. You may be qualified or qualified by experience, but you will be client focused.

The Role

As a Senior Accountant, you will be required to work closely and support senior members of the team in the timely delivery of services You will work independently and be accountable for the delivery of the project to the manager for review, being the first point of contact for our clients throughout the project In addition to accounting capabilities, you will analyse client data, make recommendations and talk credibly to clients on the issues they face such as current trading position, future outlook and legislative changes

Day-to-day duties include:

Review and management of management accounts process for individual and groups of companies to timetables agreed with client including if needed calculation of adjusting entries Preparation of statutory accounts under UK GAAP and other accounting frameworks Preparation of consolidations and cash flows for yearend statutory accounts Prepare year end accounting files ready for audit either by internal or external auditors Proactive analysis of client data and communication directly with client e.g. current issues, future trading, relevant legislative change Organises work efficiently to meet project deadlines and client expectations Network with clients, attending seminars and events

The Candidate

Strong experience in preparing statutory accounts and some experience within management accounts A minimum of 3-4 years\' experience gained within an accountancy or practice or similar professional services firm Excellent communication skills Demonstrate the ability to delegate duties to staff, sharing knowledge and providing guidance as needed

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

Personal Tax Assistant

AJ Chambers are representing a highly reputable, independent firm of chartered accountants who are seeking a Personal Tax Assistant for their office in Cambridge. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced team which is offering full study support and excellent career prospects.

The Role

The role involves working with a wide variety of clients, including employees, entrepreneurs and high-net worth individuals. The day-to-day work will be mainly compliance with opportunities to progress onto a more advisory role in the future.

Responsibilities

Looking after the day to day running of a portfolio of clients Providing timely and accurate delivery of tax services Building and maintaining strong client relationships Liaising with clients and HMRC Resolving client concerns and queries Technical research, preparing client documents including annual tax returns for clients and ensuring all are compliant with tax regulations Assist with P11D preparation

The Candidate

Strong academic background Relevant personal tax experience gained within accountancy practice Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal A proactive and analytical approach with a desire to progress Possess a well-developed sense of client service and quality orientation Good attention to detail and pride in work produced

For more information on this Personal Tax Assistant position, please apply directly or contact Scott Golding at AJ Chambers.

 

Audit Manager

AJ Chambers are currently representing a highly reputable, mid-tier firm of chartered accountants who are seeking an Audit Manager for their experienced team in Letchworth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with audit experience to step up from a supervisory capacity to a managerial role.

Our client is offering a great route to develop their career whilst offering flexibility and autonomy to manage your team and clients.

The Role

As Audit Manager, you will be responsible for liaising with clients, managing relationships, organising and managing audit seniors and juniors and reviewing working papers. In addition, you will work closely with and report into the Senior Audit Manager, and the Head of Audit and will work closely with the partners and the wider audit team.

Duties include:

Planning Audits and identifying key risk areas Ensure that all statutory requirements are complied with, and up to date technical knowledge Ensure that client deadlines are met and to budget Working on more complex aspects of audits Building strong client relationships and being a point of contact on advice for structuring, systems as well as source of relevant information Supervising the audit process on site, supporting and managing Audit Team in collaboration with the Senior Audit Manager, supporting and developing more junior members of staff Suggest improvements for audit efficiency and general process internally

The Candidate

ACCA or ACA qualified Significant audit experience, gained within an accountancy practice or similar professional services firm Good IT skills, and knowledge of CCH Pro Audit and Accounts Production would be an advantage An ability to review existing systems and processes and to make suggestions for improvements would be desirable

For more information on this Audit Manager position, please contact Scott Golding at AJ Chambers.