AJ Chambers are pleased to be recruiting for a medium sized Accountancy Firm in Central London who are seeking a Trainee Payroller / Bookkeeper to join their firm.

This is a fantastic role for a candidate educated to A Level standard, who is looking for their first step into Accountancy.

What’s on offer?

Full training & development in your first accountancy role Study support for AAT Qualification Salary - £20,000 Excellent opportunities to progress within the firm

The Ideal Candidate

Educated to A-Level standard (or equivalent) Keen to pursue a career in accountancy A passion to larn and develop new skills 2 years' work experience, ideally within Accountancy/Finance with some Payroll experience Knowledge / use of Sage Payroll would be ideal

Duties & Responsibilities

Sales and purchase ledger processing Reconciliation of accounts Bank reconciliations VAT and month end reporting Processing Payroll

We have real life examples of candidates who have joined this firm, progressed within the team and taken on further qualifications so if you are looking to start your career in Accountancy, please get in touch!

If you would like to be considered, then please apply directly or contact Kieron Whitehead at AJ Chambers for more information about this opportunity

AJ Chambers are recruiting for a Personal Tax Senior to join a long established mid-tier firm in their London Office.

This role will offer full study support, with the opportunity to progress within the firm.

35 Hour working week Full study support Opportunity to progress within the firm Diverse portfolio of clients

 

You will be joining a leading UK accountancy firm, as a Personal Tax senior. As well as being commercially successful, this firm has built a reputation for valuing their staff by supporting them with excellent training, promoting a healthy work life balance and providing a comprehensive benefits package.

Whilst the role is predominantly private client, you will also have a small portfolio of corporate tax clients. 

Personal Tax Senior responsibilities:

Responsible for a portfolio of personal tax clients Responsible for a small portfolio of corporate tax clients Managing personal and corporate tax compliance for all assigned clients Supporting managers in the provision of advisory work Identifying planning opportunities Attending client meetings Corresponding regularly with HMRC

 

Personal Tax Senior responsibilities:

Ideally ATT or CTA Qualified Experience working within Personal Tax in practice Knowledge of Corporate Tax will be highly advantageous Able to organise and prioritise and monitor workload effectively.   Effective communication skills Self-motivated with ability to produce results under pressure

 

For further information on this Personal Tax Senior role, please apply direct or contact Thomas Sharland-Harris at AJ Chambers

AJ Chambers are working closely with a Top 20 Firm of chartered accountants that are looking to appoint an experienced Corporate Tax Senior in their Ipswich office.

Our client\'s portfolio is diverse, and you will gain valuable exposure to impressive, growing start ups as well as larger, corporate multinational businesses and deal with personnel at every level. Our client invests heavily into their staff and proudly boasts a fantastic retention record, with the ability to swiftly promote, with many newly qualified or senior staff being upgraded to Assistant Manager/Manager with 12-18 months.

Benefits – Corporate Tax Senior:

25 days\' holiday with an option to buy up to 10 extra days Access to a personal pension scheme, with matched employer contributions Life assurance cover and income protection insurance Add on private medical, personal accident, dental insurance, or travel insurance Enrol in our Bike to Work scheme Enjoy discounts off cinemas, dining, and gyms Receive an interest free season ticket loan or interest free graduate loan Access childcare vouchers

General Specification – Corporate Tax Senior:

Understanding of and previous experience within corporate tax compliance, dealing with the annual tax return process of both small clients and those with a much more extensive number of assignees. Experience providing some tax advisory and compliance services to a variety of clients. Ability to undertake tax audits for clients under UK GAAP, IFRS and US GAAP Ability to prepare proposals for new work, including researching target client companies and on technical issues to identify new solutions Ability to actively seek opportunities for selling new services to existing clients Some experience of dealing with client senior management and key stakeholders Educated to degree level, and CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent

For further information on this Corporate Tax Senior position, please apply direct or contact Scott Golding from AJ Chambers Recruitment.

Corporate Tax Semi-Senior – Bournemouth

 

The Corporation Tax team are looking for a Semi-Senior who is confident with Partners and clients, possesses excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide accurate work in a timely and cost-effective manner. With this role come the pre-requisites that the candidate is motivated, committed and flexible, with the ability to meet deadlines.

 

The Role

A Tax Semi Senior/Senior (level of appointed will depend on experience of the applicant) is being sought to join and complement the Bournemouth tax group.

 

The role will report directly to the Manager/Senior Manager and will involve assisting the team with the day-to-day responsibilities of managing a large portfolio of both personal and corporate clients.

 

The corporate tax portfolio is made up of a number of medium to large companies with a variety of businesses, including a professional football club, property investment and development, manufacturing and E-commerce. The personal tax portfolio is made up of high net worth individuals, including company directors, self-employed individuals, small to medium sized partnerships and trusts.   The role will also provide the opportunity to gain experience on advisory projects.

 

Duties:

Preparation of corporation tax computation and corporation tax returns Liaising with clients on a variety of corporate tax compliance issues  Liaising with audit and accounts teams, and dealing with workflows between departments Involvement on advisory assignment including capital allowance reviews, R&D tax relief claims, share transactions and more Attendance and involvement on regular team meetings to further corporate tax team goals, and also those of the local office, and the firm as a whole.

 

The Team

Our Corporation Tax team consists of two Directors, two Senior Managers, one Manager & two Assistant Managers.

 

The Office

The services of the Bournemouth office extend across the full spectrum of commercial accounting, tax and business advisory disciplines. As well as operating within the local area, we are involved with a wide range of regional and national clients and projects.

 

You

The ideal candidate should be hard working, show initiative and be self-motivated, with the ability to organise and manage their own workload. They should display a flexible, professional approach and have the confidence and ability to communicate effectively with partners and clients. They will be a natural team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude and an excellent eye for detail.

 

Salary/Benefits

The firm also offers a market leading benefits and remuneration package, which includes - but not limited to; flexible and agile working, annual profit share bonus plus individual performance related bonus, paid overtime and access to a flexible benefits platform.

Audit Semi-Senior | Top 30 Practice

A fantastic opportunity for a part-qualified ACA / ACCA Auditor to join one of the largest Practices in the country, who can offer support and growth up to and beyond the completion of your qualification.

The Role

Carrying out Audits using a bespoke risk based approach for a range of clients across a variety of sectors including media, technology, property, hospitality and not-for-profit. Act as assistant on larger clients, completing relevant sections of the Audit file as discussed with Senior staff at the planning meeting. Acting as Senior on smaller Audits, reporting directly to the Manager. You would be responsible for planning the Audit file through to the completion sections. Supervising and delegating work to less experienced members of the Audit team. Appraising less experienced member of the team following completion of jobs worked on with them. 90% Audit focused.

The successful candidate will have at least 18 months\' experience working within a similar sized Practice in the Audit or Audit & Accounts department. Ideally, you will be studying either your ACA or ACCA qualification, and this firm will continue study support for this, as well as assisting with exit fees from your current firm if required. 

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please apply with your CV, or contact Danielle O\'Hara at AJ Chambers for more information.

We are working with a modern and progression regional firm of Chartered Accountants in Colchester who are looking to appoint an AAT qualified or part ACA/ACCA qualified Audit Semi Senior.

Our client is one of the leading firms in the region and are experiencing exceptional growth in the current market, with a very stable and ever-expanding corporate client base. They can offer full study support for each set of exams and cover exit fees you may have with an existing employer should that be required.

Core Responsibilities – Audit Semi Senior:

Reviewing year end accounts and financial statement preparation Undertaking fieldwork on statutory audits Being part of audit teams of up to 4 people working for our clients based across East Anglia Leading smaller audit assignments Assisting all members of the audit team and supporting the audit lead/ manager to complete audit work Maintaining and developing strong client relationships

Personal Specification – Audit Semi Senior:

Have at least two years\' experience in a similar audit role Have achieved AAT qualification and be working towards, or wanting to progress their studies by gaining either ACA or ACCA qualification Have a full driving license and access to independent transport Be a team player who enjoys working as part of a busy team to achieve team targets Be organised, efficient and able to prioritise their own workload Be a good communicator Be competent using Microsoft Office and other software applications.

For further information on this Audit Semi Senior position, please apply direct or contact Scott Golding from AJ Chambers.

Trainee Payroller / Bookkeeper | Accountancy Practice

AJ Chambers are pleased to be recruiting for a medium sized Accountancy Firm in Central London who are seeking a Trainee Payroller / Bookkeeper to join their firm.

This is a fantastic role for a candidate educated to A Level standard, who is looking for their first / next step into Accountancy.

As the ideal candidate, you will have 2 years\' work experience, ideally within Accountancy / Finance with some Payroll experience. Knowledge / use of Sage Payroll would be ideal.

The main duties of the role will be:

Sales and purchase ledger processing Reconciliation of accounts Bank reconciliations VAT and month end reporting Processing Payroll

The firm are able to offer fantastic training within Bookkeeping and Payroll to give you a great start in your Accountancy career. Study support for the AAT qualification can be offered alongside a very competitive salary.

We have real life examples of candidates who have joined this firm, progressed within the team and taken on further qualifications so if you are looking to start your career in Accountancy, please get in touch!

If you would like to be considered then please apply direct or contact Danielle O\'Hara at AJ Chambers for more information about this opportunity.

Semi-Senior Accountant – Accountancy practice Hemel HempsteadUp to £28,000 (Depending on Experience)

 

AJ Chambers Recruitment is very happy to be working with a very respected, independent firm of Chartered Accountants, on their requirement for an experienced Semi Senior Accountant in their Hemel Hempstead office. This is a full-time, permanent role.

The ideal candidate will be a driven and enthusiastic individual with at least 2 years\' experience within a public practice. Study support is on offer and the firm is known for encouraging their employees to reach their full potential, with progression very much a part of their offering.

Responsibilities:

Prepare small company accounts and corporation tax returns Assist in the preparation of other returns to HMRC as required Finalising and submitting accounts and tax returns Liaising clients and HMRC, communicating and resolving financial and compliance issues Preparing client correspondence and meetings as well as attending and presenting at meetings Any other duties as reasonably requested assisting the partner in their management of their portfolio  

What will you need to be successful in this role?

Good working knowledge of Sage 50 Ability to communicate with both clients and HMRC 2 years Experience within a Practice Use of own initiative to follow processes through IT Literate (MS Word, Outlook and, especially, Excel) Good attention to detail Organisation/time management Enthusiastic and willing to learn

 

What will you get in return?

Very competitive salary (DOE) Genuine Work Life balance Study package on offer if desired Employee Recognition awards and bonuses And more!

If you believe you have what it takes to be successful in this Semi Senior role based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, and you would like to be considered, please do apply direct or contact Danny Brown at AJ Chambers and we will be in touch if short-listed.

Semi-Senior Accountant – Accountancy practice Hemel HempsteadUp to £28,000 (Depending on Experience)

Personal Tax Manager/Assistant Manager

 

The firm, a highly reputable Top 20 Chartered Accountants, are seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to join the growing team in Bristol.

 

The role

The successful applicant will need to be a strong and ambitious portfolio manager responsible for their own portfolio of high net worth private clients dealing with everything from compliance to advisory needs. Reporting will be to the Partners, Director and Senior Manager. You will also be required to assist with the management of the group including supervising and reviewing the work of junior staff.

 

The role includes managing all the related and complex aspects of the tax affairs of a variety of high net worth private clients, including non-UK domiciliaries. Experience of internationally mobile individuals and employees, residence and domicile, including the statutory residence test and the remittance basis would be very useful.

 

There is also the opportunity to become involved with other tax related projects outside of the individual\'s normal portfolio responsibilities, assisting in one-off tax advisory projects, writing articles or briefing notes for publications as well as assisting with other business development activities and presentations.

 

The role provides an excellent range of work for someone with a strong personal tax background wishing to broaden his or her experience.

The individual

The ideal candidate will be committed to a career in tax and will have relevant strong experience in a personal tax role and currently operating in the capacity as a manager or assistant manager.  Experience of running a tax compliance portfolio, including organising the delivery of work, problem solving and the ability to use your own initiative is essential. The successful applicant will require confidence in dealing with partners and clients, excellent organisation and interpersonal skills, the ability to provide accurate work in a timely and cost-effective manner and comfortable at working under pressure to tight deadlines within an ambitious team. Candidates should be educated to at least A level, ideally degree level and will have obtained a relevant professional qualification i.e. CTA/ACA/ICAS.

 

Salary/benefits

The firm offers a highly competitive and market leading benefits and remuneration package, which includes a dynamic and varied workload and excellent prospects for progression, performance-based bonus scheme, eligibility for the firm\'s Profit Sharing Plan which enables staff to share in the profits of the firm – just to name a few benefits.

 

If you would like to be considered for this role then please apply or contact Jodi King at AJ Chambers for more information.

Corporate Tax Manager

 

The firm, a highly reputable Top 20 Chartered Accountants, are seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to join the growing team in Bristol.

 

The role

We are looking for a manager with recent corporate tax experience to join our fast-growing and dynamic Bristol office to provide direct support to the partners by managing the corporate tax affairs of an existing portfolio of primarily owner-managed business clients.

 

The mix of work will be varied as the client base is across a full range of business sectors, including property, innovation, farming, financial services, sport & entertainment and not for profit.In addition to the annual corporate tax compliance work, tax planning and advisory projects will arise as a matter of course across this diverse portfolio of clients. These will include areas such as group tax planning, property transactions, capital allowances, R&D tax credits, s455 tax and cross border transactions.  The successful applicant will also work closely with the Director on stand-alone tax advisory projects, including structuring acquisitions and disposals, share based incentives, transaction support and due diligence. Tax accounting will also be an essential part of the role.

 

The role would also include responsibility for the supervision/review of work undertaken by the junior members within the team, including some staff responsibilities and work planning. The individual will in most cases report directly to the head of the corporate tax team and/or the client partner.

 

Ongoing training will be provided, with the opportunity for the individual to attend the firm\'s annual tax conference and to attend both internal and external training sessions.

The individual

The ideal candidate will be pro-active and resilient. They will require recent practical experience in running a corporate tax portfolio and have a detailed up to date working knowledge of corporate taxation issues. Experience of organising the delivery of tax work, problem solving and the ability to use their own initiative is essential. In addition, they should possess the confidence and professionalism to establish credibility at all levels, be commercially minded and have a clear perception of client requirements. Previous experience of using computerised accounts and tax packages is useful. The firm uses Alphatax. Applicants should be preferably CTA and/or ACA qualified.

 

Salary/benefits

The firm offers a highly competitive and market leading benefits and remuneration package, which includes a dynamic and varied workload and excellent prospects for progression, agile working and flexibility, performance-based bonus scheme and eligibility for the firm\'s Profit Sharing Plan – just to name a few benefits.

 

If you would like to be considered for this role then please apply or contact Jodi King at AJ Chambers for more information.

AJ Chambers are currently seeking a Business Tax Manager to work with a highly reputable London based accountancy practice

 

Opportunity to work diverse portfolio of clients You will be given a good range of technical work A healthy amount of advisory work available A very competitive renumeration

 

Business Tax Manager responsibilities

Managing a portfolio of corporate tax clients Preparing / reviewing corporate tax returns Working with some of the firms more complex clients Identifying tax planning opportunities Advising clients within your portfolio Carrying out technical research and producing reports Working on adhoc advisory projects Mentoring and training the junior staff in your team

 

Business Tax Manager criteria:

CTA qualified is preferred Good experience in corporate tax (gained within a practice) Up to date technical knowledge Ability to manage a portfolio of clients A team centered approach to work

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For further information on this Business Tax Manager role, please apply direct or contact Thomas Sharland-Harris at AJ Chambers

Audit and Accounts Senior

AJ Chambers are currently working with a rapidly growing Regional Firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors who are looking to expand their Audit and Accounts Team based in Chelmsford.

We are looking for an Audit and Accounts Senior who is driven, has experience of working in an Accountancy Practice, and be either qualified (ACCA/ICAEW or equivalent), or be working towards final exams.

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate proficiency, or the ability to learn quickly, in the following areas:

Audit of limited companies, including the planning, fieldwork and completion stages. Preparation of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts to final stage. Preparation of corporation tax returns. Company secretarial skills, maintaining statutory books and filing forms at Companies House. Preparing management accounts for clients, including occasional site visits. VAT and P11D experience would also be an advantage. Personal tax experience including completing personal and partnership tax returns. Business tax skills, including preparing computations for sole traders and partnerships. Strong communication skills and the ability to deal with clients face to face, by telephone and in writing. Adopt a \'can do\' attitude and be able to work as part of a team.

A competitive salary, benefits package plus continuous training and professional development program will be offered to the right candidate, along with a chance to progress your career further.

 

For further information on this position, please apply direct or contact Scott Golding at AJ Chambers