We are excited to be working with a Top 30 UK firm who are looking for an Accounts & Tax Manager to join their business solutions department!

The role will include a variety of general practice work, and include a split of approximately 70% Accounts work & 30% Personal Tax work.

What’s on Offer?

Salary - £50,000 - £55,000 Flexitime working 25 days holiday + a buy/sell holiday scheme Work with a highly varied & interesting client portfolio, Including Authors And Journalists, Media, Politics, Sports, and Property, amongst others

Duties & Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role are varied and will include overseeing the following:

Limited company accounts preparation Corporation tax returns preparation Personal and partnership income tax return preparation Sole trader, partnership and rental accounts preparation VAT return preparation Assisting with tax planning Communicating and corresponding with clients Communicating with HMRC Training junior staff Assisting in the billing of clients Attendance at networking events Liaising with specialist departments in the Firm Other ad hoc duties in line with the role

The Ideal Candidate

ACA/ACCA/Equivalent qualified 3 - 4 years post-qualified experience within a practice environment Excellent organisational and communication skills The ability to work independently and be able to take responsibility for own work Experience in supervising & managing a team of staff

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

Assistant Manager Expat Tax

UK Tax Compliance and preparation of UK Tax Returns. Tax Advisory. Expatriate Payrolls. Managing Client relationships. Liaison with HMRC.

Key tasks

Supporting the Senior members of the team. Working closely with the Admin team. Managing and monitoring junior staff.

Key results/objectives

Successful management of UK Compliance, paying attention to statutory deadlines. Developing close relationships with clients and establishing first point of contact where applicable. The potential to develop knowledge of US Expat tax.

Skills/competencies

Excellent communication skills with clients and the team – written and verbal. Proficient in IT preferably Word & Excel. Well organised. Ability to work to deadlines. Previous experience of tax preparation software e.g. CCH or Digita. Payroll experience – expat payroll in particular.

Knowledge

UK Tax compliance essential. US Tax Compliance desirable but not essential.

Previous experience or Experience required

2 years plus experience of Personal Tax/ Tax Return Preparation Expatriate Tax experience desirable.

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

Manager – Accountancy Practice

Cambridge

Up to £60,00 (DOE)

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

This role would see you responsible for the smooth running of a client portfolio and for ensuring that technical work under your control is carried out in accordance with the firm’s standards and procedures. Managers are expected to assist in meeting the firm’s strategic aims, marketing and commercial objectives, assisting Partners/Directors and overall performance of their group.

This role would give you the opportunity to really initiate change and continuous improvement in a very well respected and established firm.

The Role:

This role would offer varied and general accounting assignments, including associated tax compliance work. Assisting with billing, debt collection, and reduction of write-offs. Maintaining group work programmes and monitoring jobs awaiting completion. Assisting with job control diary systems. Monitoring own and team compliance with chargeable hours targets. Planning and budgeting of assignments prior to commencement, for partner agreement. Monitor progress during course of assignment and apprising partners of progress and problems. Carrying out detailed file review on completion of assignment, prior to final partner review. Keeping control of jobs and WIP within the office. Ensuring that job budgets are completed and compared to actual time, and that explanations are obtained and recorded for any variances. Responsibility for the maintenance of team standards, setting SMART objectives, and increasing morale in the group including communication to partners/senior managers of specific concerns, assisting in the performance appraisal scheme, assistance in identifying strengths and weaknesses and training needs, ensuring formal communication between partners and the team is optimised, including highlighting the future direction of the organisation Supervision and motivation of team members.

The Ideal Candidate:

Previous experience in a similar role At least 4 years’ experience in an accountancy firm Comfortable working with a number of partners and managers across the office/practice and traveling to other offices, and clients ACCA/ACA Qualified

What you get in return:

Very 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 25 Days Holiday Private Health Care Flexible working options / Patterns (Post COVID) And much more!

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

Manager – Accountancy Practice

Cambridge

Up to £60,00 (DOE)

We are currently working with a highly regarded and well established independent firm of accountants & business advisors who are looking for a Part Qualified Accountant to join their Business Services department.

What’s on offer?

Salary - £28,000 - £35,000 Full study support to complete your ACCA qualification 35-hour week + Flexitime working

Duties & Responsibilities

Daily book-keeping for a variety of clients across all sectors Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts VAT returns Reporting key performance indicators and variances to clients Assisting with the management of client’s files Liaising with HMRC Help with ad-hoc tasks

The Ideal Candidate

ACCA Studier / Part Qualified OR AAT Qualified Two to three years relevant work experience Experience using Sage and Xero Experience in preparing Management accounts Excellent communication skills – verbal and written?£?

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

We are currently working with a highly regarded and well established independent firm of accountants & business advisors who are looking for a Trainee Accountant to join their Business Services department.

What’s on offer?

Salary - £23,000 - £28,000 Full study support to complete your ACCA qualification 35 hour week + Flexitime working

Duties & Responsibilities

Assisting in daily bookkeeping for a variety of clients across all sectors using Xero and Sage accounting software Process transactions, prepare and post journals, update ledgers, perform bank reconciliations and cash book analysis Working towards managing own portfolio of clients VAT returns preparation and submission. Ensuring all deadlines are met by clients. Assisting with the management of clients’ files Liaising with HMRC Work as a part of a team to provide ad-hoc accounting assistance and ensure clients are provided with excellent service

The Ideal Candidate

Accounting related degree (2:1 or above) OR equivalent work experience (2 years minimum in a similar role) Wants to study to gain professional qualifications Xero knowledge would be an advantage but not essential Excellent communication skills Ability to deal with different clients and manage a busy workload

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

A great opportunity for an experienced accountant to join a firm based in North West London, as our client are looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team.

Duties & Responsibilities

The main duties of this role will include time split primarily between the following areas;

Management Accounts Statutory Accounts Bookkeeping VAT Corporation Tax

The Ideal Candidate

Qualification is not necessary for this role as the firm is happy to consider candidate Qualified by Experience Strong prior experience in a mixed and varied accountancy role Experienced user of QuickBooks or Xero software

For more details on this role please either apply, or contact Kieron Whitehead at AJ Chambers

We’re currently working with a Top 30 firm based in the City of London who are seeking a Senior Audit Manager to join their Creative, Media & Technology Audit team.

They are looking to recruit a Senior Manager to build upon a period of strong growth and support new audit and advisory clients.  Working closely with Partners running a busy portfolio and working with a range of clients within the Creative, Media & Technology sector, you will focus on managing larger and higher risk engagements, particularly the firms listed and international audit clients.

 Clients in the CMT sector are varied, including fashion and beauty businesses, digital media and digital marketing agencies, and a range of technology companies from start-ups to international publicly listed groups.

Duties & Responsibilities

Being a key point of contact throughout the year Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients as well as prospective clients Provision of general business advice to clients Managing the overall service delivery to clients Client billing and job recoverability Prospective client meetings Assist in managing the audit staff, including having responsibility for the coaching and development of the team members reporting directly to you, and taking responsibility for the career development of others Business development activities such as building relationships with target clients or involvement in pitch situations Assist where required in the general running of the audit department

The Ideal Candidate

Experience working with clients in the Creative, Media & Technology sectors Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP and international standards of auditing ACA / ACCA qualified Ability to manage a portfolio of clients People management skills/experience managing a team Ability to develop and maintain excellent client relationships Presentation skills for tendering for new clients

If you would like to be considered for this role then please apply with your CV or contact Kieron Whitehead at AJ Chambers.

We’re currently working with a Top 30 firm based in the City of London who are seeking an Audit Manager to join their Charity & Not for Profit audit team.

You’ll be working closely with their Charity partners, managing a busy portfolio of various not for profit clients which includes high profile charities, professional institutes, schools, membership bodies.

What’s on Offer?

Salary - £58,000 - £62,000 25 days annual leave Opportunities for further development & progression within the team

Duties & Responsibilities

Managing overall service delivery to clients Attending and leading client meetings Business development in the charity sector Tendering for new charity and not-for-profit clients Supervision, mentoring and training of audit staff members

The Ideal Candidate

Experience working with NfP & Charity clients ACA / ACCA qualified Ability to manage a portfolio of clients People management skills/experience managing a team Ability to develop and maintain excellent client relationships Presentation skills for tendering for new clients

If you would like to be considered for this role then please apply with your CV or contact Kieron Whitehead at AJ Chambers.

We’re currently working with a Top 30 firm based in the City of London who are seeking an Audit Manager to join their Real Estate audit team.

The key feature of this role will be to run a busy portfolio of clients, working closely with Partners to provide a top-class service.

What’s on Offer?

Salary - £58,000 - £62,000 25 days annual leave Opportunities for further development & progression within the team

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for statutory audit; planning, completion, attending client meetings Building and maintaining strong client relationships Client billing and job recoverability Assisting in managing the audit staff including taking responsibility for coaching and developing team members that report into you directly Business development activities such as building relationships with clients or involvement in pitching for new business Being a key point of contact

The Ideal Candidate

Experience working with Real Estate clients Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP and international standards of auditing ACA / ACCA qualified Ability to manage a portfolio of clients People management skills/experience managing a team Ability to develop and maintain excellent client relationships Presentation skills for tendering for new clients

If you would like to be considered for this role then please apply with your CV or contact Kieron Whitehead at AJ Chambers.

We’re currently working with a Top 30 firm based in the City of London who are seeking an Audit Manager to join their Financial Services audit team.

The key feature of this role will be to run a busy portfolio of clients, working closely with Partners to provide a top-class service.

What’s on Offer?

Salary - £58,000 - £62,000 25 days annual leave Opportunities for further development & progression within the team

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for statutory audit; planning, completion, attending client meetings Building and maintaining strong client relationships Client billing and job recoverability Assisting in managing the audit staff including taking responsibility for coaching and developing team members that report into you directly Business development activities such as building relationships with clients or involvement in pitching for new business Being a key point of contact

The Ideal Candidate

Experience working with Financial Services clients Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP and international standards of auditing ACA / ACCA qualified Ability to manage a portfolio of clients People management skills/experience managing a team Ability to develop and maintain excellent client relationships Presentation skills for tendering for new clients

If you would like to be considered for this role then please apply with your CV or contact Kieron Whitehead at AJ Chambers.

AJ Chambers are currently working with a well-established Accountancy Firm in North West London, who are seeking a Bookkeeping Manager to join their team.

What’s on offer?

Modern, forward-thinking practice Flexible remote working opportunities post-COVID Competitive salary

Duties & Responsibilities

Managing a team of 3 Running the Bookkeeping team – ensuring a high-quality bookkeeping, VAT and management accounts service is provided to clients Reviewing the work of junior members in the team Quoting for new client work Client onboarding process

The Ideal Candidate

Excellent knowledge of Xero Experience in supervising a team of juniors and reviewing work AAT/ACCA Qualified, or Qualified by experience (QBE) Extensive experience working in a Bookkeeping role within an Accountancy Practice setting

If you are interested in this position then please apply with your CV, or contact Kieron Whitehead at AJ Chambers Recruitment.

We are currently working with a highly regarded and well established independent firm of accountants & business advisors who are looking for a Part Qualified Accountant to join their Business Services department.

What’s on offer?

Salary - £28,000 - £35,000 Full study support to complete your ACCA qualification 35-hour week + Flexitime working

Duties & Responsibilities

Daily book-keeping for a variety of clients across all sectors Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts VAT returns Reporting key performance indicators and variances to clients Assisting with the management of client’s files Liaising with HMRC Help with ad-hoc tasks

The Ideal Candidate

ACCA Studier / Part Qualified OR AAT Qualified Two to three years relevant work experience Experience using Sage and Xero Experience in preparing Management accounts Excellent communication skills – verbal and written?

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