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

Are you looking for a role that offers extensive client exposure, genuine progression, and a competitive remuneration package?

This is an ideal job opportunity for an accountant who has three or more years\' experience at an accountancy practice and wants to join a Top 10 firm to continue their development in Southampton.

My client is a family-orientated practice that values their employees above all else. Along with flexible working hours, you will have full autonomy over your workload and the chance to manage your own portfolio of clients.

Study support is available for a candidate looking to work towards qualification.

Core Duties:

Preparing statutory accounts for partner review for sole traders, limited companies and corporate entities Preparing Personal and Corporation tax returns Preparing VAT Returns Liaising directly with clients Training and mentoring junior members of the team

Requirements:

3-4 years\' experience in accountancy practice Strong double-entry bookkeeping knowledge Good standard of education to GCSE and/or A-Level ACA/ACCA Qualified or close to completion Excellent communication skills

For further information on this Accounts Senior role, please apply direct or contact Alfie Thomson at AJ Chambers.

Part-Qualified AccountantCambridgeUp to £26,000 pa (Depending on Experience)

AJ Chambers Recruitment is very happy to be working with a highly regarded, independent Accountancy Practice based in Cambridge, on their requirement for a Part-Qualified Accountant. This is a full-time, permanent role.

 

Responsibilities:

Performance and completion of Accounting and related tax assignments. Personal & Corporation tax computations Assisting managers Supervision of junior members of the team Client interaction

 

What will you need to be successful in this role?

General Accountancy & Tax background Currently studying for ACA/ACCA qualification Willing to take on a portfolio of clients in the future Minimum 2 years practice experience Proficient in word & Excel A general knowledge of accounting software\'s such as Caseware, Digita & CCH (Desirable but not essential)

What will you get in return?

Study Support (Financial) Competitive salary (DOE) An increased pension scheme Flexible working hours A fun and supportive working environment On-Site Parking 25 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays) Option to buy an additional 5 days holiday

If you believe you have what it takes to be successful in this Part-Qualified Accountant role based in Cambridge and you would like to be considered, please do apply direct and we will be in touch if short-listed.

Part-Qualified AccountantCambridgeUp to £26,000 pa (Depending on Experience)

Corporate Tax Manager

A leading independent firm seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to join their growing team.  The firm pride themselves on offering a collaborative and friendly environment, and put their people at the heart of everything they do.

A solid background and knowledge in Corporate Tax Working directly with the Partners on adhoc advisory projects Reviewing more complex compliance matters General oversight of the Tax department, although no micro-management required as the team is fairly self-sufficient Working on an interesting and varied client base from all different industries

The firm offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and there is genuine scope for partner potential for the right candidate.

Trust Assistant

 

The firm, a Top 10 practice, has provided tailored financial and professional services to private clients and their business interests for over a century. They serve clients including individuals, families, entrepreneurs, charities, trustees, professional advisers and businesses from multiple offices in the UK.

 

The Guildford office provides a range of services: to private clients, medium sized companies typically owner managed or family owned business, HNWIs/UHNWIs, non-doms and family offices.

 

Purpose of role:

Assist with the compliance, trust accounting and annual administration process for a client allocation and deal with technical and administrative issues. 

 

Key responsibilities:

 

Client Work:  

Prepare trust tax returns and trust accounts Prepare IHT returns/calculations Manage HMRC enquiries Responsibility for compliance work on clients Monitor time limits and elections for compliance portfolio Draft or review HMRC correspondence Prepare technical research Contribute at client meetings Responsible for billing and monitoring budgets

 

Training & Development:

Study towards a further professional qualification (not essential) Maintain technical knowledge Attend internal training sessions

 

Compliance

Ensure relevant client deadlines are met Ensure Smith & Williamson procedures are adhered to Dealing with some departmental administrative tasks

 

Key Competencies:

Planning and Organising: must be able to plan workload in order to prioritise work to meet conflicting deadlines and cope with pressure. Written and verbal communication: good written communication skills are necessary to draft correspondence with clients and HMRC to explain technical issues in an easily understandable manner. Must have good inter-personal skills to be able to liaise with clients and other staff members. Customer Focus: meeting deadlines and responding to client needs.

 

Candidate Profile

ATT or AAT qualified Private client/ trust tax experience

Private Client Semi-Senior or Senior

 

The firm, a Top 10 practice, has provided tailored financial and professional services to private clients and their business interests for over a century. They serve clients including individuals, families, entrepreneurs, charities, trustees, professional advisers and businesses from multiple offices in the UK.

 

The Guildford office provides a range of services: to private clients, medium sized companies typically owner managed or family owned business, HNWIs/UHNWIs, non-doms and family offices.

 

Purpose of role:

To ensure that the annual tax compliance work is completed and planning opportunities are identified for a portfolio of mixed clients.

 

Key responsibilities:

Client compliance work

Delivering high quality service to clients Responsible for a mixed portfolio of clients which may including sole traders, partners, partnerships or small corporates and trusts Liaising with third parties and the clients in respect of the collation of tax return information Ensuring administration of the portfolio is completed including all aspects of compliance, accounts, tax returns and tax computations Ensuring clients are notified of their tax liabilities in a timely manner Drafting correspondence for a managers review

Client planning work

Identifying possible planning possibilities, e.g. beneficial elections and claims Answering client ad-hoc questions and enquiries in respect of the clients\' personal tax affairs

 

Yearly routine checks and compliance

Ensuring S&W procedures on annual tax cycle are complied with Collating and maintaining client information Client billing and time analysis

 

Supervising trainees

Assisting tax trainees with department procedures. Assisting other group members in professional work.

 

Key Competencies:

Planning and Organising: must be able to plan workload in order to prioritise work to meet conflicting deadlines and cope with pressure. Written and verbal communication: good written communication skills are necessary to draft correspondence with clients and HMRC to explain technical issues in an easily understandable manner. Must have good inter-personal skills to be able to liaise with clients and other staff members. Team work: provide link in chain to supervise staff members below and support managers above. Technical Expertise: maintain technical knowledge obtained from exam qualifications

 

Candidate Profile

 

Education/Qualifications:

Part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA) and/or ATT qualified

 

Key Experience/Skills:

Significant experience gained within a professional services firm. Good knowledge of private tax compliance and possibly some exposure to planning/advisory work. Technical knowledge to include CGT, IHT, business tax aspects. Partnership and corporate experience will be useful. Ability to write letters explaining planning issues as well as verbal communication skills. Computer literate using a range of applications/programmes ideally including Digita software.

Private Client Tax Senior Manager

 

The firm, a Top 10 practice, has provided tailored financial and professional services to private clients and their business interests for over a century. They serve clients including individuals, families, entrepreneurs, charities, trustees, professional advisers and businesses from multiple offices in the UK.

 

The Guildford office provides a range of services: to private clients, medium sized companies typically owner managed or family owned business, HNWIs/UHNWIs, non-doms and family offices.

 

Private Client Tax Services

Our Private Client Tax team deal with compliance obligations and reporting requirements for a range of individuals while also offering high level planning advice on a domestic and international level.

 

Purpose of role:

To manage own portfolio of clients; working with senior staff on consultancy and advisory personal tax planning and offshore projects. Line management and development of other members of the team.

 

Key responsibilities:

Manage a portfolio of personal clients with complex tax affairs, including non-UK domiciled individuals, HNWIs, and some trusts. Day to day responsibility for meeting both client and compliance deadlines, monitoring time limits and elections. Liaise proactively with clients on advisory matters. Manage HMRC enquiries and disclosures and dealing with HMRC correspondence of both compliance and advisory nature. Assisting Partners in, and where appropriate, lead tax planning projects such as non-domicile issues, onshore and offshore trusts (and other structures) and, capital gains and inheritance tax issues. Responsible for billing and monitoring budgets. Review compliance and basic advisory work prepared by more junior members of staff Assist with managing junior member of staff including helping them with technical and personal development. Engage in personal business development activities and support business development activities of the team. Present at technical training sessions. Ensuring internal procedures are adhered to and responsible for some departmental administrative tasks.

 

Key Competencies:

Planning and Organising - must be able to plan workload in order to prioritise work to meet conflicting deadlines and cope with pressure. Must be able to instruct others, delegate appropriately and control delegated work. Written and Oral communication - good written communication skills are necessary to draft reports and correspondence with clients and HMRC to explain technical issues in an easily understandable manner. Must have good inter-personal skills to be able to liaise with clients and other staff members. Technical Expertise - maintain technical knowledge. Need to be able to understand issues, spot potential problems and provide solutions. Team work - provide link in chain to supervise staff members below and support Partners above. To be a reference point for technical and other queries to motivate staff and liaise with Partners when difficulties arise. Account Management - maintain portfolio of clients and able to retain and develop relationship with existing clients. Responsible for preparing budgets on jobs, time chargeability and WIP and debtor management. To be commercially astute.

 

Candidate Profile

 

Education/Qualifications:

CTA or qualified by experience

 

Key Experience/Skills:

Significant relevant experience gained within a professional services firm. Sound knowledge of private client tax issues with particular experience of advising non domiciled individuals and dealing with complex capital gains tax and inheritance tax matters. Demonstrable experience of delivering tax planning/advisory projects. Demonstrable experience of managing complex compliance issues. People management and organisational skills.

Audit Senior

£38,000 - £45,000 + fantastic benefits package

Guildford

One of the most reputable accountancy firms in the UK is currently looking to expand their Guildford office further, with the need for an Audit Senior to join on a permanent basis.

Anyone looking for flexibility and autonomy in the near future, with a highly successful international accountancy firm will not want to pass up on this rare opportunity.

Why join this firm?

• Varied client base spanning across a range of sectors; making every project different than the last!

• You will be leading audits from planning to completion, being the main point of contact for clients throughout the audits

• You will have a tailored, personal learning and development program - designed to get you into Management as soon as possible!

• Fantastic social events - quarterly events, Christmas parties, and much more

• Corporate benefits package includes private pension, private medical and dental cover, buy/sell annual leave, and much more

• Relaxed work environment - casual dress code in the office

The ideal candidate will possess the following criteria:

• ACA/ACCA qualified

• Prior audit experience, leading them from planning to completion

• Recent experience in IFRS/FRS102/UK GAAP

• Experienced in working in Medium/Large sized audit teams

• Track record of maintaining strong client relationships

If you would like to be part of a team that constantly strives to exceed 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 role. 

An exceptional opportunity has arisen with a leading chartered accountancy firm in Romford, Essex, that are looking to appoint an experienced Portfolio Manager to work directly below the Directors and assist the continued growth of their impressive business.

Your role can be tailored towards your previous experience and exposure, including the types of clients you are keen to work with. You will have autonomy and ability to manage staff as you see fit depending on the demands of the portfolio. A great opportunity to progress to Director is available for the right candidate.

Salary/Benefits:

Very competitive – equal to Central/City of London package 28 days annual leave + bank holidays Early finish on Friday\'s Sociable team with regular team events and team bonding exercises Pension, parking and other benefits available

Job role:

Manage a diverse client portfolio of 75-100 limited company clients allocated based on the experience of the candidate. Allocation of client assignments and team members on the work planner Review and feedback of accounts and supporting file You will work together with the Directors to continually improve client experience and be on hand for day to day queries for clients and colleagues Be part of a management team responsible for the efficiencies and mentoring of the accounts department Budgeting and WIP management of client portfolio Weekly meetings and reporting with Directors Although the role is primarily office based, client visits are encourage and will be attended where necessary Ensure technically up to date with latest accounting and tax aspects Taking on small short-term internal projects as they arise

Our client is looking for an IT literate individual with strong Microsoft Excel knowledge and a strong working knowledge or corporate tax and VAT.

As mentioned above, this is a great chance for an individual who cannot currently see a route to Partner in their current firm to work with a reputable business and climb to that position.

For further information on this Manager vacancy, please apply direct or contact Scott Golding from AJ Chambers.

We are recruiting for a small independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Orpington, who are currently looking to hire due to a period of growth. The firm pride themselves on having an outstanding reputation and offer a high quality service to their clients.

They are looking for a Senior Accountant with a minimum of 4 years practice experience. The ideal candidate will be someone who has experience managing a portfolio, is ACCA/ACA Qualified and somebody who has previously managed junior members of staff.

For this role they will up to £45,000 depending on the individual.

Senior Accountant Responsibilities:

Statutory and management accounts preparation Managing juniors and ensuring their development Ability to complete full set of accounts to completion Discussing and resolving accounts queries with clients Review work

Requirements:

ACA/ACCA qualified 4+ years practice experience Excellent communication skills Knowledge of Sage and Xero is advantageous

For more information on this Senior Accountant role, please either apply directly or contact James Young at AJ Chambers. If this role isn\'t for you but you do possess many of the requirements then please do get in contact with us, as we may be able to offer a more suitable role.

Senior Accountant- Leicester

 

An opportunity has arisen for a bright and enthusiastic individual to join a growing, forward thinking Accountancy Firm local to Leicester. Alongside offering flexible working hours, the practice prides themselves on allowing their employees to grow, progress and achieve their full potential, while taking home a competitive salary and maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

 

In this position, you will begin as an Senior Accountant, working largely digitally with a heavy focus on accounts preparation and management accounts.

 

A good understanding of accounts, management accounts, cloud accounting and VAT is required. Our client is looking for a safe pair of hands, with good experience of accounts preparation with a variety of sectors. You will be closely involved in assisting with the on-boarding of clients to cloud based accounting software.

 

Responsibilities:

Preparing statutory and management accounts

Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Management of own workflow within scheduled time

Keeping up to date technically

Liaising with clients to resolve any issues

 

Requirements:

Prior experience in Public Practice

Experience with accounting software such as Xero

Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team

Detail orientated and organised

Able to conduct and utilise research

ACCA/ACA Qualified

 

If this Senior Accountant role is of interest or you would like to know more, please apply direct or contact James Gosling at AJ Chambers.

 

Senior Accountant