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
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.
A top Legal 100 Law firm in Cambridge has a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate who is looking to support a team of Legal Secretaries in all administration duties.
The role requires the individual to be articulate and highly organised with a keen drive to pursue a career with a firm that will offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Main duties will include but not limited to:
Supporting the Executive Assistants with inputting expenses, booking meeting rooms and catering Scanning daily post Filing and scheduling of deeds Scanning documents to clients Arranging documents to be posted via special delivery or courierCandidates will ideally have previous administration experience along with a good understanding of Microsoft Office Systems including word and outlook.
For further information please contact Ella Britton
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 maintenanceSkills 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 siteIf 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 CPDPlease 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)
Corporate Finance Executive
Cambridge
Up to £45,000 + (DOE)
AJ Chambers are pleased to be working alongside a leading independent, growing firm, based in Cambridge, who are seeking a Corporate Finance Executive to join their growing successful team.
The Role:
This new position of Corporate Finance executive would suit someone proactive & ambitious to join the high performing and supportive Corporate Finance (CF) team in Cambridge. This new position of CF Executive is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and ambitious Practice, working with business owners, management teams and private equity firms on transactions valued from £1m up to £50m. The ideal candidate will be a newly or recently qualified individual who is eager to make a move into Corporate Finance. You may, or may not, have any experience of Corporate Finance, but what is key is a desire to progress and own your career and show an interest and enthusiasm in people and business. You will work closely with the team and gain experience in the work we do with business owners and leaders, working principally on company sales, management buy-outs and private equity fundraisings. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a commercial and proactive mind-set whilst working collaboratively as part of a team.
Analysing financial statements, management information, financial forecasts, and market intelligence Preparing key client deliverables including Information Memorandum and financial models Undertaking research on potential buyers, market trends, comparable transactions, and potential new clients Managing and acting as deal leader on smaller transactions. Attending client meetings and working closely with the Partners and Directors. Developing deal insights for marketing purposes Managing initiatives in targeting and winning new business Preparing competitive bid proposals and formal presentations Maintaining an appropriate network of peers in intermediaries, banks, and private equity houses. Other ad-hoc consulting assignments, especially with regards due diligence. Carrying out other duties as are within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the roleThe Ideal Candidate:
Fully qualified Accountant Awareness of full M&A cycle. Strong inter-personal skills and emotional intelligence Technical excellence in accounting Good general business awarenessWhat⣙s in it for you?
Competitive salary Hybrid 3:2 working office: remote working and flexible hours available Modern, spacious office in perfect Cambridge location, with bar in the office and a coffee machine Peloton onsite Free parking Pension Private healthcare for all and cashback scheme Health and wellness care programme (eye costs, individual counselling, GP, Wellbeing) Discretionary bonus Employee Referral Scheme 25 (depending on role) days holiday + Bank Holidays. This increases with promotion and/ or service. Perks at Work platform offering multiple discounts and freebies Ongoing, completely funded training Unending CPD (including payment of professional membership fees) A committed local community CSR programme
If you feel you would be suitable, please apply direct or contact Danny Brown at AJ Chambers.
Corporate Finance Executive
Cambridge
Up to £45,000 + (DOE)
A top Legal 100 Law firm in Cambridge has a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate who is looking to support a team of Legal Secretaries in all administration duties.
The role requires the individual to be articulate and highly organised with a keen drive to pursue a career with a firm that will offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Main duties will include but not limited to:
Supporting the Executive Assistants with inputting expenses, booking meeting rooms and catering Scanning daily post Filing and scheduling of deeds Scanning documents to clients Arranging documents to be posted via special delivery or courierCandidates will ideally have previous administration experience along with a good understanding of Microsoft Office Systems including word and outlook.
For further information please contact Ella Britton