Assistant Account Manager â£" Outsourcing, Virtual Finance Office

Cambridge

Up to £30,000

Are you an Outsourcing Accountant, looking for a new, exciting opportunity?

AJ Chambers are happy to be partnered with a leading Firm of advisors in Cambridge who have a need for an experienced outsourcing accountant.

You will be working in the capacity of assistant account manager and will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of the service, working closely with the account managers to ensure all aspects of accounts preparation and management reporting for clients is delivered accurately and on time.

You will be AAT PQ/Qualified and enjoy working on a varied portfolio of clients. From data entry, ledger management to bookkeeping and management reporting â£" this role will suit you if you like being busy, have great customer service and communication skills and a high level of IT literacy, particularly within accounting software.

The Ideal Candidate:

AAT Part qualified/fully qualified Have previous experience of a similar role in an Outsourcing / Business Services department Have a good knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS Be a proficient user of various accounting packages Have excellent analytical and research skills.

What⣙s in it for you?

Being a leading firm in the industry, the benefits and perks on offer are comparable to competitor and offer:

Attractive Salary Package Flexible and Agile working Additional Holidays at Christmas, Study Support (If needed) Holiday Purchase Scheme Private Health Insurance Management development program Free onsite parking Dress for your diary Social events Dry cleaning Service Discounted Arts Tickets And Many More⣦

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

Assistant Account Manager â£" Outsourcing, Virtual Finance Office

Cambridge

Up to £30,000

Financial Controller (Property Investment)

We are currently working with a Property Investment Company that has an exciting opening to lead their Finance Team in Cambridgeshire.

With over 50 years of experience in property investment, our client\'s core focus is on the quality of service they provide. They have an enviable portfolio covering Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for all financial aspects of the group and the major client. You will have one direct report (Finance Manager) with a strong finance team to support.

Your Objectives:

You will provide the Board with financial information and insight You will organise and lead the work associated with financial and management accounts You must ensure that all regulatory taxation requirements are adhered to You must ensure borrowings are reported on and compliance returns are completed You will be the main point of contact for the major client regarding financial reporting for their portfolio You will have responsibility for the design and implementation of internal controls and processes

Your Duties & Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting:

You must ensure that all financial accounting is completed in a timely fashion, including liaison with the group\'s auditors You will manage the cash flow and treasury You will manage tenant arrears and quarterly reporting You will sign off prospective tenant credit checks

Management Accounts:

Responsibility for the design and implementation of internal controls and processes You must ensure that monthly accounts are produced including variance analysis, P&L and Balance sheets accurately and in a timely fashion You will support the Finance Manager with management of the wider finance team as required You will manage the budgeting process for the group and the major client You will manage the accounts software and ensure that we are utilising it to its maximum capacity

Banking:

You will establish and maintain good relationships with funders to support the needs of the group and major client You must ensure that all funders receive accurate and timely compliance returns based on their requirements You will work with financial institutions to obtain financing for new purchases, developments, and refinancing

Taxation:

You must ensure that all regulatory requirements are adhered to for VAT, Corporation tax etc and effective tax planning is undertaken You will liaise with the external auditors and other professionals over Corporation tax and maximisation of capital allowance claims You will prepare accounting information for our major client⣙s personal taxation working closely with their accountants and tax advisers

Management:

You will look for opportunities to develop finance team staff and regularly assess their abilities based on business needs, in conjunction with the Finance Manager You must ensure there are regular one to one meetings with the Finance Manager and they conduct the same with the wider finance team

Other Tasks:

You have oversight of utility contracts and the renewal process You have oversight of weekly and monthly payrolls You are the Bank signatory and payment processer You will undertake any additional tasks and responsibilities necessary to achieve the objectives of the role

Remuneration and Reward

Highly Competitive Salary (Market Rate) Private Healthcare Contributory Pension Scheme Salary Exchange

For further information on this exciting Financial Controller position, please apply directly or contact Darren Buckley at AJ Chambers

Finance Director (Property Investment)

We are currently working with a Property Investment Company that has an exciting opening to lead their Finance Team in Cambridgeshire.

With over 50 years of experience in property investment, our client\'s core focus is on the quality of service they provide. They have an enviable portfolio covering Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for all financial aspects of the group and the major client. You will have one direct report (Finance Manager) with a strong finance team to support.

Your Objectives:

You will provide the Board with financial information and insight You will support the MD in running the business as part of the Executive Team You will organise and lead the work associated with financial and management accounts You must ensure that all regulatory taxation requirements are adhered to You must ensure borrowings are reported on and compliance returns are completed You will source funding for refinancing and new purchases. Maintaining banking relationships and expanding to new funders as required You will be the main point of contact for the major client regarding financial reporting for their portfolio You will have responsibility for the design and implementation of internal controls and processes

Your Duties & Responsibilities:

Board Duties: 25%

You will present the monthly finance pack to the board You are a knowledgeable and proactive member of the board You will design and present other financial information as required You will make financial recommendations based on business needs and improve investment returns You will support the MD in running the business as part of the Executive Team You will assess the viability of projects and purchases and analyse the return on investment You must ensure that the profitability of each of the properties is reviewed and presented

Financial Accounting: 15%

You must ensure that all financial accounting is completed in a timely fashion, including liaison with the group\'s auditors You will manage the cash flow and treasury You will manage tenant arrears and quarterly reporting You will sign off prospective tenant credit checks

Management Accounts: 20%

Responsibility for the design and implementation of internal controls and processes You must ensure that monthly accounts are produced including variance analysis, P&L and Balance sheets accurately and in a timely fashion You will support the Finance Manager with management of the wider finance team as required You will manage the budgeting process for the group and the major client You will manage the accounts software and ensure that we are utilising it to its maximum capacity

Banking: 15%

You will establish and maintain good relationships with funders to support the needs of the group and major client You must ensure that all funders receive accurate and timely compliance returns based on their requirements You will work with financial institutions to obtain financing for new purchases, developments, and refinancing

Taxation: 5%

You must ensure that all regulatory requirements are adhered to for VAT, Corporation tax etc and effective tax planning is undertaken You will liaise with the external auditors and other professionals over Corporation tax and maximisation of capital allowance claims You will prepare accounting information for our major client⣙s personal taxation working closely with their accountants and tax advisers

Management: 10%

You will look for opportunities to develop finance team staff and regularly assess their abilities based on business needs, in conjunction with the Finance Manager You must ensure there are regular one to one meetings with the Finance Manager and they conduct the same with the wider finance team

Other Tasks: 10%

You have oversight of utility contracts and the renewal process You have oversight of weekly and monthly payrolls You are the Bank signatory and payment processer You will undertake any additional tasks and responsibilities necessary to achieve the objectives of the role

Remuneration and Reward

Highly Competitive Salary (Market Rate) Private Healthcare Contributory Pension Scheme Salary Exchange

For further information on this exciting Finance Director position, please apply directly or contact Darren Buckley at AJ Chambers

AJ Chambers are pleased to be working alongside a firm of specialist accountants and tax advisors on their search for a Senior Accountant to join their highly supportive and successful team. This is a full-time permanent position based in their Ely offices.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a team that prides themselves on delivering exceptional service, where you will benefit from exposure to an expansive client portfolio, playing an integral role in the firms growth strategy.

If you are looking to join a small boutique cloud based practice based in a scenic location, who have recently invested in new technologies to modernise their way of working, this could be the perfect role for you.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Accountant you will hit the ground running and will work closely with the Partners of the business to deliver exceptional quality service to clients. Your day-to-day responsibilities will likely consist of:

Accounts preparation, reviewing and completing year end accounts. Management accounts Tax returns and tax planning Bookkeeping on cloud based software and providing training to clients Managing relationships with clients and dealing with queries Assisting in the continued growth of the firm by acting for new clients

What⣙s in it for you?

Highly competitive salary Generous holiday package, 25 days holiday + bank holidays A rare opportunity to join a practice with industry only experience Flexible working outside of core hours and the option to work from home 2 days a week Enhanced pension scheme, auto-enrolment 5% employer 3% employee. Full study support package towards your professional qualifications if desired. Free onsite parking 25 days holiday + bank holidays.

Requirements

Xero and Digita experience desirable AAT qualified and/or ACCA/ACA part qualified Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word Full UK driving license, or in the process of learning to drive.

If you feel like this role would be of interest and would like to be considered, please apply direct, or contact Danielle Daymond at AJ Chambers.

AJ Chambers are delighted to be working alongside a forward thinking and progressive firm or chartered accountants on their search for an Accounts Assistant to join their highly supportive and fast growing team in Cambridge.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a well-established firm offering a great opportunity to develop your career with high quality training and a full study support package on offer.

If you are looking for a role with more responsibility which will see you undertaking high quality accounts preparation services for a range of business clients, within a practice who have a modern way of working and a great social atmosphere, then this could be the perfect role for you.

What will you be doing?

Setting up new accounts files and listing books received, noting any missing information Processing client records to draft accounts stage Completing file sections and cross referencing schedules Completing work programmes and administration paperwork Processing transactions using Cloud software Processing client records to draft VAT return Complete VAT return form when checked Communicate with client when VAT return is complete and submit to HMRC

What are they looking for?

At least 1 years⣙ experience working in practice. AAT qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience Good communicator, able to work within a team effectively and demonstrate excellent attention to detail Self-motivated and ability to work well under pressure

What⣙s in it for you?

Highly competitive salary and benefits package Flexible working and the option to work from home up to 3-4 days a week Full study support package towards your professional qualifications. Free on-site parking Very friendly and supportive team with regular social events

If you feel like this role would be of interest and would like to be considered, please apply direct, or contact Danielle Daymond at AJ Chambers.

Audit and Accounts Semi-Senior

Cambridge

Up to £30,000 (DOE)

Are you an Audit/Accounts Semi-Senior looking for a practice that will support your development and help your progress towards become a Chartered Accountant?

AJ Chambers are delighted to be working alongside a forward thinking and progressive firm or chartered accountants on their search for an Audit/Accounts Semi-Senior to join their highly supportive and fast growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Auditor/Accountant to join a well-established firm offering a great opportunity to develop your career with genuine partnership prospects for the right individual.

What will you be doing?

Attend pre audit meetings Liaise with relevant Partner and client to plan assignments Lead and coach junior staff Plan a risk based audit approach and design audit tests Carry out relevant work to meet audit objectives Manage and control job budgets Finalise files for review Accounts and tax computation preparation Management accounts

What⣙s in it for you?

Highly competitive salary and benefits package Flexible working and the option to work from home up to 3-4 days a week Full study support package towards your professional qualifications. Free on-site parking Very friendly and supportive team with regular social events

What are they looking for?

Ideally ACA/ACCA Part-Qualified Good technical knowledge of accounting and auditing standards including FRS 102 Experience with a variety of software\'s, preferably Xero and QuickBooks Hungry for progression and development, the firm are growing so long-term career prospects are on offer for the right candidate.

If you feel like this role would be of interest and would like to be considered, please apply direct, or contact Danielle Daymond at AJ Chambers.

AJ Chambers are delighted to be working alongside a forward thinking and progressive firm or chartered accountants on their search for an Audit and Accounts Manager to join their highly supportive and fast growing team in Cambridge.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Auditor/Accountant to join a well-established firm offering a great opportunity to develop your career with genuine partnership prospects for the right individual.

What will you be doing?

Day to day management duties; training, mentoring and developing team members. Managing a varied portfolio of clients, to involve communicating engagement progress, problems, financial information and other business concerns Participating in networking and building client relationships Reviewing assignments and working papers, providing constructive feedback to team members Taking responsibility for achieving engagement profitability - billings and collections Supporting the partners with business development activities, client tender processes Supporting team members and clients, at times across multiple offices, in a role that has a requirement for flexible working hours including additional hours when required

What are they looking for?

ACA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience, with at least 5 years⣙ experience working in an audit/accounts focused role in a practice environment Strong technical knowledge of corporate accounting and audit matters (e.g UK GAAP, FRS102, IFRS) Proven ability to act as a technical resource and point of first reference for other team members Ambitious and motivated individual, keen to build and progress a career within the firm, playing a key role in the firm⣙s growth strategy.

What⣙s in it for you?

Highly competitive salary and benefits package Flexible working and the option to work from home up to 3-4 days a week Free on-site parking On-going training and regular CPD Genuine route to Partnership

If you feel like this role would be of interest and would like to be considered, please apply direct, or contact Danielle Daymond at AJ Chambers.

Audit and Accounts Senior

Cambridge

Up to £42,000 (DOE)

AJ Chambers are delighted to be working alongside a forward thinking and progressive firm or chartered accountants on their search for an Audit and Accounts Senior to join their highly supportive and fast growing team in Cambridge.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Auditor/Accountant to join a well-established firm offering a great opportunity to develop your career with genuine partnership prospects for the right individual.

What will you be doing?

The role will be split between approximately 50% Audit & 50% Accounts. Your day-to-day duties will consist of:

Responsible for the planning of the audit file right through to completion Supervising and effectively delegating work to less experienced members of the team Performing accounts preparation jobs either from the client⣙s trial balance or from their original accounting records Audits will be across a variety of different sectors, giving you a wide range of exposure to different clients

What are they looking for?

ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist with the ability to lead Audits Strong work experience in an audit focused role within a UK based accountancy practice Working knowledge and experience with accounts preparation and consolidations Ambitious and motivated individual, keen to build and progress a career with the firm Self-motivated and ability to work on own initiative

What⣙s in it for you?

Highly competitive salary and benefits package Flexible working and the option to work from home up to 3-4 days a week Full study support package towards your professional qualifications. Free on-site parking Very friendly and supportive team with regular social events Genuine route to Partnership

If you feel like this role would be of interest and would like to be considered, please apply direct, or contact Danielle Daymond at AJ Chambers.

Payroll Administrator â£" very flexible working patterns

Cambridge

Up to £30,000 (DOE)

Do you want to develop your career in an established accountancy and advisory practice with a reputation for fresh thinking and flexibility? This may be the role for you.

AJ Chambers are pleased to be working alongside a leading regional Practice, with a large Payroll Bureau, looking for a motivated individual with a skillset in Payroll to join their growing team.

Due to continued growth in the last 2 years they are looking for a full time Payroll Administrator.

You will be a positive, organised and details-oriented, able to manage your time effectively, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong IT skills & some basic payroll experience are required; however all in-house systems training will be provided.

The client base is made up of a range of SME⣙s and includes, manufacturers, a wide range of professional service firms, IT developers, property investors and developers, hospitality businesses and not for profit entities. You will be in direct contact with clients face-to-face, over the phone/video meetings and by email, and so excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities:

Accurate data entry into Payroll database of sensitive and confidential client information in a timely manner and process payroll efficiently Maintain master payroll records for Real Time Information purposes Dealing with client enquiries in relation to payroll, benefit and expenses Upload of pension files to the relevant providers Completing payroll journals General database maintenance

Skills and experience

Experience of working within an accountancy practice / Payroll Bureau is preferable with previous experience of both elements of the role.

Personal skills

You will have good communication skills that are essential for dealing with clients, colleagues and in your written work.

Good organisational skills are also required as you may be working with multiple clients at any time.

What⣙s in it for you?

Hybrid working after a successful completion of the training period. Highly competitive remuneration package Ability to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year. Auto enrolled pension scheme EE5% ER3% . Perkbox and EA Programme. Free Parking on site

If you would like more information or would like to be considered, please apply direct or contact Danny Brown at AJ Chambers

Payroll Administrator â£" very flexible working patterns

Cambridge

Up to £30,000 (DOE)

Corporate Finance Associate / Assistant Manager

Cambridge

Up to £65,000 (DOE)

Are you a corporate finance professional looking for a Corporate Finance Senior Manager role? AJ Chambers are pleased to be working with a leading Advisory firm, who are expanding their Corporate Finance offering.

This role is available due to ongoing growth, and this dynamic firm enjoys exceptionally high levels of staff retention. Whilst this advert is for an Associate/assistant manager, the firm would consider talented candidates at all levels from Exec.

The primary function of this role will be to lead fieldwork for TS and M&A engagements, inclusive of project and team management, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive data and acting in accordance business⣙ values and competency framework at all times.

Reporting to the Corporate Finance Partner, your duties and responsibilities will include:

Assume responsibility for the day-to-day management of specific corporate finance engagements Manage project timetables and resourcing Coach and train junior members of staff Effective and appropriate delegation to junior members of staff Interact across the business to form a strong management peer group that communicate and share knowledge around key issues impacting business performance Develop own network of contacts that are accretive or incremental to existing firm relationships Demonstrate an ability to win work for corporate finance and the wider business through client portfolio (new existing) and personal network (new new) Maintain CPD

Please do apply for this Corporate Finance role if you can satisfy the following:

Professional accounting qualification (eg ACA, ACCA) with a minimum 4 years⣙ post-qualified experience with at least 2 years in Corporate Finance (TS or M&A) Have successfully managed projects across teams from planning to completion Understanding of CF deal structures and completion mechanisms along with CF research systems and how to use them Knowledge and understanding of the Thames Valley and London Private Equity community Proficient in Excel (data analysis), Word and PowerPoint Ability to communicate with senior management and explain points clearly and concisely, and with client personnel at all levels and explain points clearly and concisely Ability to train, coach and develop other team members Highly commercial with excellent communication and rapport building skills Willing to embrace change and new ideas Analytical with precise attention to detail

This expanding firm will offer the successful candidate a competitive salary, depending upon experience, plus bonus element, a good benefits package, flexible and agile working, and a supportive working environment, within which you can thrive a progress.

We can only accept applications from candidates that have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

If you feel you would be suitable for this role and would like to be considered, please apply direct or contact Danny Brown at AJ Chambers.

Corporate Finance Associate / Assistant Manager

Cambridge

Up to £65,000 (DOE)