Audit & Accounts Senior

AJ Chambers are working closely with an award-winning regional chartered accountants that have seen incredible growth in their Corporate Division. As such, they are looking for a Corporate Services Senior or Newly Qualified Accountant to focus on a diverse audit portfolio (70% Audit | 30% Accounts & Corporate Tax).

Our client boasts an impressive staff retention rate due to the fantastic culture the Partners/Managers have been able to create. An all-inclusive, relaxed, and vibrant atmosphere with a great variety of team building exercises throughout the year in modern office space are available to you.

Further benefits include:

• Potential signing on bonuses/performance bonuses
• 23 Days holiday (option to buy a further 5 days)
• Free parking, private medical, life assurance, pension and enhanced sick pay benefits are all available
• Flexible working arrangements including 2 days working from home if desired
• Leadership development programmes and management training. There are fantastic opportunities to progress within this team to Manager and beyond

For further information on this Corporate Services Senior role, please apply direct or contact Scott Golding from AJ Chambers.

AJ Chambers are partnering with an ambitious regional firm in East Anglia that is looking to appoint a Client Manager (70% Audit | 30% Accounts/Corporate Tax).

Location: Ipswich AND/OR Bury St Edmunds

You will enjoy an incredibly modern working environment, with a culture that encourages success and a healthy work-life balance.

• Signing bonus
• 23 Days holiday (option to buy 5 extra days)
• Flexible working and home working available if desired
• Very social firm with team bonding events, parties, and fundraising/charity days throughout the year
• Personal / Professional Development programmes available
• Private Medical, Life Assurance, and enhanced sick pay benefits are available
• Free Parking Available
• Mental Health Support

The Role:

You will have the opportunity to work closely with the Partners, delivering a first-class service to a diverse and growing portfolio of clients. Clients will range from commercial entities with over £100m turnovers, as well as solicitors, LLPs, charities, and other specialist sectors. You will manage a client portfolio and act as the first point of contact for your clients. You will support the partners and managers in mentoring the team, driving team success, and attending networking events.

For further information on this Client Manager position, please apply direct or contact Scott Golding from 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 Hertfordshire.  

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. 

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 role

The 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 awareness

What⣙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)

The Firm

Top 10 accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today⣙s changing world.

The Team

You⣙ll be joining a dynamic and forward thinking team that forms an imperative part of the firm. Working on-site at clients, and in the office, ensuring that all aspects of the audit are completed on time and within budget. The will support you so that you can continue growing and will push you to excel in your audit career with us through professional qualifications and mentoring.

International Travel

There will be a need for international travel of up to 10 â£" 12 weeks overseas, as soon as Government restrictions due to COVID-19 make it safe and permissible to do so.

The Role

• Assists in the planning, execution and finalisation of all areas of the audit assignment, including statutory and CASS audits, for manager or partner review, seeking input for areas of concern and judgement.
• Identifies risk matters and raises with a manager and/or partner, while exercising judgement within agreed parameters.
• Active engagement with senior client staff in order to gain a good understanding of their business and ensure the efficient execution of the audit
• Take primary responsibility for monitoring progress against budget, and when the actual differs from the budget then gain a full understanding for the Manager.
• Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements
• Supervise, coach and develop junior members of staff within teams, on client premises and in the office.
• Project manage the global engagement and gain experience of systems and controls testing

Key Requirements

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS Qualified or overseas equivalent.
• Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site.
• Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements.
• Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering.
• Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends.

Accounts Assistant â£" Fantastic and genuine scope for career progression!

The firm are a highly reputable and forward-thinking firm of Chartered Accountants specialising in the areas of rural business, landed estates, property, renewable energy and private client matters. They have grown significantly over the past 10 years and are looking for a talented individual to join the team.

Salary Range
£24,000 â£" £26,000

They are looking for someone who is AAT qualified or qualified by experience of working in a firm of accountants. As part of this role, you will be required to:

• Report to the Partners and Accounts Managers
• Assist Management in the preparation of accounts under FRS 102 (sole trade, partnership and limited company accounts)
• Assist in the preparation of corporate and income tax computations
• Undertake ad hoc work as requested by management
• Liaise with clients as necessary

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have:

• Good planning / time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• A good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Prior experience of working with Caseware / IRIS Accountancy would be advantageous, but is not essential

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

Management Accountant â£" Highly varied and diverse role!

The firm are a highly reputable and forward-thinking firm of Chartered Accountants specialising in the areas of rural business, landed estates, property, renewable energy and private client matters. They have grown significantly over the past 10 years and are looking for a talented individual to join the team.

Salary Range
£35,000 - £40,000

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced management accountant to become part of their growing outsourcing team. They are looking for someone who is forward thinking, adaptive and willing to implement change.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation and review of Management Accounts, including budget vs actuals and forecasting
• Review work of the junior team.
• Development and training of the junior team
• Payroll reviews.
• Maintain and update client\'s accounting records.
• Accurately prepare and review VAT Returns.
• Assisting clients with improving their internal processes and procedures.
• Interim financial controller support to our clients as required.

The successful applicants will need:

• Sound experience of bookkeeping and preparation of VAT Returns.
• A good knowledge of VAT would be advantageous.
• Ability to prepare management accounts, including key performance indicators, cash flows, budget vs actuals, for example.
• Good payroll experience and knowledge.
• To be confident meeting and working closely with clients.
• Experience of Xero, Sage and Key accounts would be ideal.

This is a very varied role and would suit someone who is AAT, ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with previous experience in industry as a financial accountant or with similar experience gained in practice â£" someone who is looking for a bit more variety and a challenge working with different clients. An interest in farming, land and estates and renewables would also be desirable.

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

Assistant Manager - Management Accountant â£" London

Up to £55,000

We are looking for a highly motivated and talented individual to join an award winning and growing International Financial Outsourcing team as an Assistant Manager

Our client has a particular focus on the international tech sector and advise some of the most exciting and fastest growing companies in the world.

You will provide direct assistance to the management team, supervise and review monthly management accounts.

Key Accountabilities

⣢ Control of a portfolio of clients, ensuring all client reporting & payment deadlines are met

⣢ Full review of management accounts, ensuring technical accuracy and that any anomalies are investigated and resolved before submission to the client

⣢ Review of VAT return submissions and Intrastat returns

⣢ Supervision of Management Accountants and Financial Administrators, ensuring they are completing their work correctly and providing guidance

⣢ Maintaining excellent relations with clients, acting as the main finance point of contact, responding effectively to reporting or ad hoc technical queries and resolving any issues

⣢ The review of payment runs and online BACs payment submissions

⣢ Liaising with teams across the firm together with international local service providers for completion of UK and global compliance tasks

⣢ WIP & billing control: ensuring a thorough understanding of the contracted scope of work, agreeing special fees & assisting with contract reviews and fee negotiations

⣢ Overseeing costings on client portfolio and reporting / explaining monthly recovery to management

⣢ Identifying and implementing enhancements to the existing compliance routines and control systems

⣢ Managing the onboarding of new client accounts from an accounting and administrative perspective

⣢ Contributing to the wider team and assisting the Management team in the day to day running of the team, with responsibility for a selection of management tasks

⣢ Assisting in researching and implementing new accounting initiatives for efficiency purposes

⣢ Keeping up to date with technical developments affecting work. Carrying out proactive research (tax & financial reporting related)

⣢ Ensuring full compliance with anti-money laundering obligations

Knowledge and Experience

⣢ You must be an ACA / ACCA qualified accountant with post qualification experience

⣢ Experience of working in an Outsourcing team within practice, looking after a portfolio of clients

⣢ You must have strong experience of reviewing monthly management accounts prepared by junior team members and good VAT knowledge

⣢ Experience of supervising staff, building presence and inspiring confidence

⣢ Accuracy and good attention to detail

⣢ Be completely conversant with Cloud accounting software, with strong IT skills and excellent knowledge of Excel

⣢ Ability to manage own tasks, good time management and able to work under pressure to tight deadlines, working with limited supervision

⣢ Excellent communication skills and confidence when dealing with clients, able to make and justify own decisions

Management Accountant â£" London

£35,000 - £37,000 + ACCA study support

We are looking for a highly motivated and talented individual to join an award winning and growing International Financial Outsourcing team as a Management Accountant.

Our client has a particular focus on the international tech sector and advise some of the most exciting and fastest growing companies in the world.

This role will be dedicated to performing day to day accounting and reporting operations for those companies, so you will need strong experience in preparing full monthly management accounts and working to strict monthly reporting deadlines.

Key Accountabilities

⣢ Control of a portfolio of clients

⣢ Preparation of monthly journals including comprehensive multi territory and departmental salary journals, prepayments, accruals and depreciation

⣢ Preparation of accurate departmental monthly financial reporting packs

⣢ Preparation of compliant VAT returns

⣢ Delegating tasks to Financial Administrators with full review of their work

⣢ Review of payment runs

⣢ Maintaining excellent relations with clients, acting as a key point of contact

⣢ Understanding client contracts, ensuring a thorough understanding of the contracted scope of work

Knowledge and Experience

⣢ Strong experience in preparing full monthly management accounts within practice

⣢ AAT qualified (or ACCA PQ) with at least 2 years of practical experience

⣢ Excellent IT skills and strong accounting system experience

⣢ Ability to manage own tasks, good time management and able to work to tight deadlines

⣢ Good understanding of VAT reporting requirements

⣢ Very strong communication skills, an engaging personality and confidence when dealing with clients